FDL, with USD 120 million in projected 2023 sales, offers significant innovation capabilities along with a strong presence in the USD 900 billion European foodservice channel. ADM intends to complete the transaction by end of January 2024.
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The Neubrandenburg district court opened insolvency proceedings over the assets of Unser Heimatbäcker GmbH – Lila Bäcker, on January 1, after failed negotiations with investors regarding an overall solution for the bakery with 232 branches and 1,600 employees. Insolvency administrator Christian Graf Brockdorff continues to operate 160 branches in which other investors are interested.
Sarah Boddy is the new managing director of St Pierre Groupe, after previously being in charge of the commercial direction and strategy of the US and UK business. She succeeds David Wagstaff, who became managing director after St Pierre’s acquisition by Grupo Bimbo at the end of 2022.
The National Confederation of French Bakery Pastry (La Confédération Nationale de la Boulangerie Pâtisserie Française – CNBPF) created a new award – ‘My bakery, committed to sustainable development’, to highlight notable commitments to sustainable development in the industry. Four bakeries were rewarded for their actions and commitments in terms of sustainable development and for their ability to meet the 17 Sustainable Development Goals:
Starting on January 1, 2024, Anton Paar took over the global sales and service network of Brabender, following the August 2023 acquisition. Founded in 1922 in Graz (Austria), Anton Paar specializes in laboratory and process measurement technology with 37 global sales and service centers, and more than 650 certified technicians spanning over 110 countries.
On January 1, Chip Czulada started his new role as the president of Reading Bakery Systems. He succeeds Joe Zaleski at the helm of RBS.
Paris Baguette cafés are preparing a festive holiday menu highlighting 12 seasonal specialty cakes including a traditional Bûche de Noël, Enchanted Red Velvet Cake, Gnome for the Holidays Blueberry Chiffon Cake and more. The limited-edition seasonal bakery treats are handcrafted on-site at each café by Paris Baguette’s experts. They are available throughout the US until January 4.
AIBI announced that registrations for its upcoming Congress can be made starting January 1. The next biennial gathering will be held in Hamburg, at the Grand Elysee Hotel, from May 22 to 24.
MECATHERM received its first EcoVadis award for its sustainable development performance in 2023. The international organization that evaluates companies on their performance, commitments, and practices in terms of sustainable development awarded the French technology specialist the bronze medal.
T. Hasegawa USA named ube as the 2024 Flavor of the Year. The research finds that ube, a bright purple tuberous root from the Philippines known for its bright purple hue and distinctive earthy, nutty and sweet flavor profile, is becoming a mainstream ingredient in the US.
