Mademoiselle Desserts, Biscuiterie Gavottes team up for holiday creation
Mademoiselle Desserts and Biscuiterie Gavottes® developed a new seasonal product in collaboration, combining the best of both worlds: pastries and biscuits.
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Furlani Foods to acquire frozen garlic bread maker
Canadian company specializing in garlic breads, Furlani Foods, acquired Cole’s Quality Foods. This combination brings together two players in this product segment, to support the growth of both brands. The company will continue to operate as Furlani Foods with the current CEO.
Mintel announces AI-powered tool for packaged goods concepts
Mintel announced the launch of Mintel Spark, a new product concept for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Mintel Spark was designed to support brands’ innovation process. Spark helps create new concept generations based solely on closed-looped Mintel research and expert insights.
Sir James Walker of Walker’s Shortbread passes away
The former director of Walker’s Shortbread has died on December 15 at the age of 80. He joined the family business in 1962 and received a Knighthood in 2022 for services to the food industry. He had recently stepped aside to an ambassadorial and advisory role, as the family business transitioned into the fourth generation.
Mondelēz names Volker Kuhn Executive VP for Europe
Mondelēz appointed Volker Kuhn as Executive Vice President and President, Europe, effective April 1, 2025. He will be reporting directly to Chair and Chief Executive Officer Dirk Van de Put.
AIBI hosts Bread Initiative event
Following its end-of-year board meeting, the International Association of Plant Bakers (AIBI) hosted its traditional Bread Initiative symposium at its Grand Place headquarters, in Brussels. Its members and partners joined the event themed ‘Keeping bread on the table’.
Biscuit International acquires Patisserie Casteleijn
Biscuit International announced the acquisition of Patisserie Casteleijn, effective from January 1, 2025. Casteleijn is an industrial bakery based in the Netherlands specializing in stroopwafels and syrup-filled biscuits.
Krispy Kreme hacked
Hackers found a security flaw and affected Krispy Kreme’s online systems in an attack, leaving customers in the US unable to order online. Physical stores were not affected, but it is likely sales suffered as a result of the hack.
Bundy Baking Solutions celebrates 60th anniversary
Bundy Baking Solutions celebrates 60 years in the industry, providing bakeware, coatings, and related services.
Management changes for backaldrin
backaldrin is expanding its management team from January 1, 2025, with the appointment of Martin Mayer and Wolfgang Mayer to the management board. With this move, the company strengthened its leadership to ensure long-term innovation.
Hansaloy promotes Allen Wright to president
Hansaloy announced Allen Wright is now its new president, following a transition period of 18 months. He was previously VP of sales and manufacturing and has been working at Hansaloy for 30 years.
Piadina Romagnola celebrates 10 years of PGI certification
In 2024, the Piadina Romagnola celebrates 10 years since it obtained the Protected Geographical Indication( PGI) mark. This certification protects the quality and authenticity of the symbolic product in Italy’s gastronomic tradition.
