Fi Europe is on the rise
Fi Europe welcomed 23,221 attendees from 130 countries in Frankfurt this year, from November 19 to 21, with more attendees from R&D, product management and procurement.
Fi Europe welcomed 23,221 attendees from 130 countries in Frankfurt this year, from November 19 to 21, with more attendees from R&D, product management and procurement.
Violanta was awarded the Georgios Avlonitis Marketing Award, which is presented by the Hellenic Marketing Academy as part of the ‘Made in Greece’ Awards.
Bridor is prepared to meet the ‘Veganuary’ trend with a selection of 100% plant-based pastries and bread specialties, which are both sustainable and indulgent. Bridor’s vegan pastry products are prepared with a specially developed margarine with a melting point which is similar to butter.
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.
Bühler opened its new Grain Innovation Center (GIC) in Uzwil, a high-tech facility for grain processing developments. The milling technology facility is the successor to Bühler’s former Grain Technology Center, which has served the milling industry since 1951.
KIT KAT announced its first-ever seasonal shape will be available for a limited time: KIT KAT® Santas. The new wafer is decorated with imprinted boots, a jolly smile and an “even crispier wafer-to-chocolate ratio than a traditional KIT KAT® bar,” its maker Hershey says.
The French manufacturer of frozen baked goods proposes festive sophistication with its holiday-themed creation, a mulled wine bread with chestnuts. The bread is sold exclusively to the catering and hotel industry is part of the ‘Une Recette Lenôtre’ premium product range.
iba introduces two new events in May 2025: a new competition and a space for trends. The ‘World Championship of Bread Sommeliers’ will be held at iba for the first time, joining the trade show’s competitions such as the iba.UIBC.Cup of Bakers and the iba.UIBC.Cup of Confectioners.
Armin Juncker, the long-time managing director of the Association of German Plant Bakeries, was awarded the Eberhard Paech Prize in Berlin. The prize is awarded every three years for outstanding achievements in technology development, and contributions to the reputation and presentation of bread.
Eric Hill will take on the CEO role of Kwik Lok Corporation from November 25. He takes over from Don Carrell, who assumed leadership in February 2019, and will exit the company after a temporary consultative role to support the leadership transition.
Harry Brot baked sandwich bread with flour made from CO2-reduced wheat for the first time at its plant in Wiedemar. The wheat used has a 24%-lower CO2 footprint and is the result of a joint project between Harry-Brot, Yara Germany and the Bindewald & Gutting Mühlengruppe.