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.
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.
The Sultanate of Oman received the world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier vessel, according to its builder, Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The ship called Suiso Frontier (‘suiso’ means ‘hydrogen’) arrived in Oman on August 14, the Hydrogen Council announced.
Panera announced the appointment of long-time industry executive Paul Carbone as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 15, 2023. He is a veteran in the restaurant industry and worked for nine years at Dunkin’ Brands, where he was CFO from 2012-2017.
Regal Food Products Group Plc, the food group owners behind Regal Foods and Yorkshire Baking Company, acquired Packaging ‘R’ Us for an undisclosed sum. It is the company’s first non-food and drink business.
Greek brand ALLATINI introduced the new Digestives with Whole Wheat flour, in two versions: Classic and Zero with 0% sugar. The new ALLATINI Digestive cookie range contains whole wheat for its high nutritional value. They are intended as a snack offering throughout the day.
Britannia’s new campaign uses generative AI and AR to pay tribute to India’s history on the 77th anniversary of the country’s independence. The company’s ‘1947% More History’ campaign pays homage to a generation of living freedom fighters. Britannia’s legacy in India spans over 106 years.
Holmes Bakery secured a GBP 200,000 contract Lidl Northern Ireland, to supply fifteens, caramel fingers and sweet mince slices to over 40 stores in the area. To fulfill the contract, the family bakery will hire three additional people, growing its staff to 23.
Mondelēz International partnered with supply chain leader Amcor to build an advanced recycling facility in Australia. Together they are investing in advanced recycling technology specialist, Licella, to build one of the country’s first developments of this kind.