At the 38th AIBI Congress, Jean-Manuel Lévêque was appointed as the association’s new president, as the two-year mandate of the previous leader, Georg Heberer (Germany) came to an end. Lévêque returns to the leadership of AIBI – he was previously its President from 2015 to 2017.
Following its acquisition of Royal Steensma earlier this year, Dawn Foods released the first Royal Steensma products through its network, including Souplesse, Candied Fruit, Fruitease, and Raspel.
Baker & Baker launched a new limited-edition product in the UK, the Filly Strawberry. The bakery proposes this treat to celebrate summer together with consumers. The doughnut contains no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or eggs, and is suitable for vegetarians.
Mondelēz held an inauguration event for its USD 5 million Regional Biscuit and Baked Snacks Lab and Innovation Kitchen in Singapore, which serve its markets across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
Vandemoortele announced the acquisition of Dolciaria Acquaviva SpA from Apheon, a mid-market private equity firm, and the Acquaviva family. The Italian business is an established manufacturer of frozen pastry, patisserie, and savory specialties.
Ireland’s Valeo Foods Group completed the acquisition of Dal Colle, an established producer of high-quality bakery products in Italy. Dal Colle produces a range of bakery products, sweet treats and snacks for every occasion including pandori, panettoni and croissants.
Bridor is investing in a new manufacturing facility in Greater Salt Lake City, Utah. The Western US plant will be Bridor’s fifth in North America, in addition to those in New Jersey, Connecticut and two in Canada
Mondelez received a EUR 337.5 million fine from EU antitrust regulators for impeding cross-border trade of chocolate, biscuits and coffee products between EU countries. The Commission found that Mondelez engaged in anti-competitive deals and abused its position of market dominance in breach of EU antitrust laws.
The 38th AIBI Congress, organized by the International Association of Plant Bakers in Hamburg, opens for the industry’s most important conversations, on May 22. The three-day event dedicates ample spotlight space to sustainability.
Krispy Kreme® and Dolly Parton unveiled the ‘Dolly Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection’ – four new, limited-edition doughnuts coming in custom Dolly Parton dozens box.