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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L.I.F.E – Lesaffre Immersive Future Experience at iba ‘25
Baking with Lesaffre will introduce a new stand concept with content that addresses the market’s evolving needs. Lesaffre aims to inspire visitors with an immersive experience of the bakery world of 2035.
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.
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.
Lesaffre sponsors SIRHA World Burger Contest
Baking with Lesaffre will sponsor the World Burger Contest at the upcoming SIRHA international trade fair in Lyon. The international event will be held on January 24, when it brings together talented chefs to encourage creativity opportunities with burgers.
“Put yourself in customers’ shoes”
The first Lesaffre Baking Center™ was opened 50 years ago, as a place where its specialists could not only put themselves in their customers’ shoes to understand their experiences – from baker to baker, but also roll up their sleeves and bake together to find product and process improvements.
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.
Lesaffre acquires majority stake in Biorigin
Lesaffre acquired a majority stake in Biorigin (a business unit of Zilor), a multinational company producing yeast derivative products, to enhance the supply of yeast derivatives for savory ingredients. As a result of the deal, Lesaffre will become the controlling shareholder of Biorigin, with 70% of its total corporate capital, while Zilor will remain a shareholder with 30%.
Lesaffre completes acquisition of dsm-firmenich yeast extract business
Lesaffre finalized the acquisition of dsm-firmenich’s yeast extract business today, October 2. Lesaffre’s Business Unit Biospringer, specializing in natural origin solutions from yeast fermentation, will integrate dsm-firmenich’s yeast derivatives processing technologies and products. The team of 46 dsm-firmenich employees working on yeast extracts, will also join.
Reading Bakery Systems introduces new 90-degree laminator
RBS introduced a new, 90-degree laminator for cracker production. The new design offers a smaller footprint, greater flexibility, and easier sanitation and maintenance, RBS says. The dough can be precisely and automatically controlled, regarding the sheet length, number of lamination and conveying speed, for improved process consistency.
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.
Reading Bakery Systems appoints Denise Siegle as CFO
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) appointed Denise Siegle as Chief Financial Officer. In her new role, she will oversee all accounting and finance functions, lead the growth and development of the accounting team, and support the RBS strategic and operational goals.
