Sveba Dahlen announced the launch of its Glimek Bread Line for industrial production, the Glimek BL600, built with hygienic materials, such as stainless steel and blue clean line mats. The line will be officially introduced with demonstration runs at iba, in Munch.
Wrexham-based Jones’ Village Bakery is hiring 20 people to expand its production capabilities, following record sales of GBP 100 million and a growing interest from customers from Australia, several Asian countries and the US.
Sophie Lebreuilly opened its 55th bakery shop on Marceau Avenue, in the heart of Paris. In a video tour of the premises, with Jean Havetz, Deputy Director General, introduced the new bakery that will be open seven days a week. It is complete with a dining space.
Semper, a Hero Group company, announced the sale of its gluten-free business in the Nordics to Dr. Schär. The company plans to focus its business on its core categories – children’s food and healthy snacks.
Latin-inspired, better-for-you brand Brazi Bites launched a new line of gluten-free waffles, inspired by the viral #WillitWaffle social media trend. The new releases come in three flavors: the Cheesy Waffle, Homestyle and Blueberry.
Alicia Bellon Moral joined CAOBISCO as its sustainability manager, appointed to take charge of the association’s sustainability-related agenda and extended focus.
The MECATHERM ACADEMY is organizing a new, three-day course on the fundamentals of industrial baking. It will be held from November 14 to 16 this year. The training session will combine theory, with a focus on ingredients and bread manufacturing, and practice.
Better-for-you preferences also apply to bread. Several mixing options help increase production volumes while still providing goods that still feel and taste artisan-made. The demand for healthier options in baked goods continues to rise, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified this trend.
The Association of German Plant Bakeries announced that Tobias Schuhmacher will become a member of the management board from April 1, 2024. He will take over the general management on July 1, 2024, succeeding Armin Juncker – the association’s CEO since 2011.
Subway agreed to be acquired by private equity company Roark Capital, ending a months-long sales process. Roark has expertise in restaurant and franchise business models, with companies in its portfolio such as Dunkin’, Cinnabon, Arby’s, Jimmy John’s and Sonic Drive-In.