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One step ahead

By Helga Baumfalk More went into the decision to purchase a new bread roll line than Plentz Bakery & Confectionery

Lesaffre embarks on carbon capture project

Lesaffre hosted an event at the Lesaffre Campus, where over 25 companies, including startups, were invited to brainstorm and explore a collaboration aiming at harnessing the power of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) in the food industry.

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VMI: A good mix

Precision mixing technology brings undeniable benefits to consistently forming dough exactly as needed, time after time. When choosing the optimum

The Lesaffre Baking Center concept turns 50

In 2024, Lesaffre celebrates 50 years of its Baking Center™ concept, with a network of 51 dedicated application centers around the world. Throughout the year, Baking Center™ teams around the world will be celebrating the anniversary with customers and partners.

Lesaffre strengthens presence in the United States

Lesaffre announced a series of investments in the U.S. to strengthen its geographical footprint in the region. Lesaffre is investing in both new equipment and R&D to offer relevant solutions, while also respecting the planet’s limited resources. The company has been active in this market for 45 years, where it currently employs more than 600 people in its yeast, bacteria and baking ingredients factories, Baking Center and corporate headquarters.

Bread is best! (Koenig)

Bread consumption is once again on the rise, with the market expected to grow annually by 6.80%1 and reach a

Middleby expands presence in Europe

Middleby Europe announced the opening of a new Innovation Kitchen in Madrid, Spain. The European team worked for one year on the development of this project.

Lesaffre opens Baking Center in Jordan

Lesaffre inaugurated its first Baking Center in Jordan, at the end of November 2022. This is also the company’s 50th Baking Center. The first one opened its doors in 1974.

Lesaffre expands presence in Australia

Lesaffre Australia Pacific opened two new facilities in mid-November: a Molasses Extracts Plant (MEP) on its production site in Melbourne and a training showroom for breadmaking at its Baking Center™ in Mortlake (Sydney).

Lesaffre to decarbonize Marcq-en-Barœul plant

Lesaffre formed a 15-year partnership with ENGIE for the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a waste heat recovery unit on the Lesaffre site in Marcq-en-Barœul.