RBS promotes Andrew Jones to Project Manager
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) promoted Andrew Jones to Project Manager. In this new role, he will collaborate with customers on their projects, managing scope, budget, and scheduling.
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RBS adds Eyad Alsabbagh as Process Technologist
UK-based Eyad Alsabbagh joined Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) as a Process Technologist. He has over 20 years of experience in snack and biscuit production, process optimization, and product development.
Fedima launches local sustainability grant
Fedima announced a new project supporting sustainability in bakery and patisserie, the Fedima Grant for Local Sustainable Initiatives. The grant is open to small businesses, bakeries, craft bakers, and research institutes in Europe.
Two-stage mixing takes center stage
Two-stage batch mixing brings multiple advantages to industrial-scale baking. Two-stage batch mixing is especially suited to long-fermentation doughs, where structure and flavor are needed.
Functional ingredients and food additives in the European bakery sector
Understanding the current landscape and how to balance between innovation and regulation.
Fedima issues recommendations for EU policymakers
Fedima’s manifesto is a roadmap for innovation, sustainable growth, and competitiveness of the bakery sector in the 2024-2029 EU policy cycle.
Better snacks: science and creativity
Providing excellent-tasting products is a must, but the eating experience is only one of the goals for successful snacks. The challenge lies in balancing health benefits, clean-label compliance, and manufacturing efficiency – all while meeting consumer expectations.
A clear approach for a complex issue
Sustainable packaging in the bakery sector lies at the intersection between EU regulations and industry commitments.
Middleby acquires Gorreri Food Processing Technology
The Middleby Corporation is acquiring Gorreri Food Processing Technology, a manufacturer of baking machinery for products such as cakes, pies, muffins, tarts and desserts. Gorreri is headquartered in Parma, Italy, where it runs a 50,000-square-foot facility.
Middleby acquires tortilla equipment specialist
The Middleby Corporation bought JC Ford, a manufacturer of tortilla production equipment systems. JC Ford offers a broad range of automated, full-line solutions for corn and flour tortillas, tortilla chips, and other corn-based snacks.
Fedima asks EU to approve EUDR postponement
While it recognizes the objectives of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the value of supporting sustainable and deforestation-free supply chains, Fedima asks the EU Commission to “swiftly postpone” EUDR implementation to give companies time to establish a feasible implementation process.
All together now!
The biggest organizations in the industry joined their efforts to formulate a shared vision regarding the essential role of bread production in Europe, for Europe.
