EUROGERM opens new bio-fermentation plant
French specialist EUROGERM celebrated the official opening of its new bio-fermentation plant on October 10. It is located in the Dijon-Bourgogne ecopark in Saint-Apollinaire, France.
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südback: inspiration for next year and beyond takes center stage
The 30th edition of südback lines up the best and latest solutions for bakery, confectionery, coffee, chocolate, logistics, training and more. International exhibitors are bringing the latest developments for the baking and confectionery industries to südback; several competitions will crown this year’s excellence in craftsmanship and innovation, and a full agenda of forums will be hosted for knowledge sharing.
Fi Europe gears up for its biggest edition yet
Fi Europe is gearing up for its biggest and best year ever, its organizer anticipates. More than 1,500 exhibitors and a program of expert presentations are a part of the fair taking place from November 19 to 21. Over 25,000 visitors from 135 countries are expected to attend.
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).
Four new categories for Fi Europe Innovation Awards
Entries have opened for the food ingredient industry’s awards, with nine accolades for the taking and a submission deadline of September 6.
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.
Puratos opens new Sourdough Institute
Puratos announced the opening of its new Sourdough Institute, a hub dedicated to celebrating the art, science and potential of sourdough. The Institute in Sankt Vith, Belgium, aims to “protect, research and inspire” the legacy of the popular ingredient on a global scale through work including masterclasses, online events and research.
Puratos launches Sapore Lavida traceable sourdough
Puratos announced the launch of Sapore Lavida, its first completely traceable active sourdough produced in Belgium. The new ingredient is made exclusively with 100% wholewheat flour sourced from regenerative agriculture practices.
Optimum process for a world of sourdoughs
No two sourdoughs are the same; its value lies in its diversity. Perfecting different sourdough specialties relies on process accuracy and stability, with optimum kneading and mixing parameters for each type of product.
“All sourdoughs harbor a different consortium of micro-organisms”
Karl de Smedt, sourdough librarian at Puratos, shares insights into the bustling scene of European sourdough creations, how to maintain a strain’s profile and how to work with sourdough in large-scale operations.
Simply sourdough
No two sourdoughs are the same; its value lies in its diversity. Perfecting different sourdough specialties relies on process accuracy and stability, with optimum kneading and mixing parameters for each type of product.
