Flatbread meets Aronia
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Fedima GA 2024 breaks participation records
Fedima members and the wider bakery industry network gathered in Istanbul to discuss drivers of change in the sector and the industry’s priorities, at the annual General Assembly (September 18-20).
Fedima highlights 2023-2024 work in Annual Report
Fedima published its latest digital report for 2023-2024, highlighting its community work and latest projects. For the past year, the organization’s Technical Committee carried out work on labeling in an effort to find a common approach to Precautionary Allergen Labeling (PAL).
FEDIMA, AMFEP publish enzymes in bakery poster
FEDIMA, the Federation of European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionery and Patisseries Industries, and AMFEP, the Association of Manufacturers and Formulators of Enzyme Products, developed a joint one-pager on the use of enzymes in bakery products.
Fedima publishes responsible sourcing code of conduct
Fedima published an industry-wide Code of Conduct for Responsible Sourcing in the bakery ingredients industry, aimed at Fedima members and all suppliers of the bakery and patisserie industry in Europe. The Code of Conduct provides responsible sourcing standards and guidance for their implementation.
Fedima: Emphasis on enzyme safety
By Fedima How to handle enzymes safely so that production teams remain free of respiratory issues and the products fully
Thomas Leaffre interview: “Alone, you go faster; but, together, you go further!”
The new President of Fedima, Thomas Lesaffre, shared his views on the role of the association in defending the industry and the work ahead, in support of the organization’s members, their customers and the consumer.
Backaldrin proposes chickpea as all-rounder
backaldrin is focusing on everything chickpea in December, for its benefits for various types of bread and pastries. Moreover, there are also special opportunities for those with a sweet tooth, with the Quick’n Easy for liquid yeast dough.
FEDIMA appoints Thomas Lesaffre as president
Fedima nominated its new President, Vice-President, and Treasurer, appointed for a three-year mandate to guide the Board and the association’s work. The new leadership, decided during the recently elected Board’s meeting, includes Thomas Lesaffre of Lesaffre as President, Juan Carlos Puente of Zeelandia as Vice-President, and Carl Horrobin of ABIM as Treasurer.
Fedima publishes interactive annual report
The Federation of European manufacturers and suppliers of ingredients to the bakery, confectionery, and patisserie industries, Fedima, published its new, interactive 2022-2023 Annual Report. The report provides an overview of Fedima’s work over the past year, insights into the core areas of activity of each workstream, as well as a preview of key upcoming projects for 2024.
Fedima issues position paper on nutrient profiles
Fedima and its members support the revision of the European Commission’s Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information to consumers as part of its ‘Farm to Fork’ strategy. In a Position Paper, the association addresses specific topics related to nutrient profiles and nutrition in general.
IREKS debuts expanded Baking Academy
The Baking Academy at the IREKS headquarters in Kulmbach is a new space dedicated to sharing knowledge and working with bakeries. Markus Hombach, Director of the IREKS Baking Academy, explains the facility expansion and the opportunities it offers.
