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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 60 years in the industry, providing bakeware, coatings, and related services.
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 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.
Grupo Bimbo filed a claim against Maple Leaf Foods and some of its former senior officers, seeking over CAD 2 billion (EUR 1,34 billion) in damages for alleged fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation during the Canada Bread sale process, or restitution for unjust enrichment.
John Chidsey, Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Subway, will retire from the company at the end of 2024, after five years in the role. Carrie Walsh, Subway’s current President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and former Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), will assume the role of Interim CEO, while a search is conducted to identify John’s permanent successor.
