The Women’s Bakery expands into Kenya
The Women’s Bakery, a project successfully developed to support breadmaking, bread availability and women’s employment in Rwanda, announced that it is now expanding its business model into Kenya.
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Panera starts pumpkin season early
Panera Bread launches its new lineup of fall favorites today, on August 19, introducing an array of new coffee drinks and bakery treats in its bakery cafés across the US. Panera’s bakery seasonal collection includes:
Swiss pioneer introduces Sourdough Summit
Martin Mayer, founder of Vuaillat AG, will host the first Vuaillat Sourdough Summit to mark the company’s 10th anniversary. It will be held on October 4, 2026, in Russikon, Switzerland. The Vuaillat Sourdough Summit is not intended as a typical anniversary event. Rather, Vuaillat AG aims to create a knowledge platform.
H1 growth for Emmi
The Emmi Group enjoyed a successful first half of 2026, with organic growth of 3.6%.
Sales rose to CHF 2.32 billion and the operating result (EBIT) to CHF 152.3 million (+4.8%). At the same time, profitability, return on invested capital and cash conversion improved.
Egypt: fake Oreo operation shut down
A factory making unlicensed Oreo-like cookies near Cairo was shut down and its products and ingredients were seized. Inspectors found the operation was manufacturing counterfeit Oreo cookies with expired ingredients and charcoal-based coloring instead of cocoa.
Aryzta reviews all options for Germany amid sales decline
Aryzta saw declining profits in the first half of 2026, which are attributed to a weak performance in Germany. The company is now reviewing “all options for its German business,” it said.
Lotus Bakeries announces largest-ever investment plan
Lotus Bakeries announced it plans the largest Biscoff® expansion program to date, an investment of at least EUR 500 million across three continents between 2026 and 2030, together with the announced expansion in Belgium. The strategy is in line with its ambition to become the world’s third-largest cookie brand, which calls for continued capacity expansion.
Domino’s introduces namesake pizza
Domino’s Pizza introduces the first pizza carrying its name: the Domino. Launching on August 31, the new Detroit-style pizza made for one can be customized with various toppings.
Mlinar doubles burek factory capacity
Mlinar, a bakery part of the Croatian investment group BOSQAR INVEST, is investing EUR 12 million in a significant expansion of its burek factory in Osijek, which is said to double its production capacity. The project includes the acquisition of a new, fully automated burek production line, with a capacity equal to the combined capacity of the factory’s existing four production lines.
Poland: OMAR Bakery opens new facility
The new OMAR Bakery Plant opened in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, in southeastern Poland. It is a EUR 17.2 million investment. The construction was carried out as part of the European Funds for Modern Economy 2021–2027 program, the company highlights
Dawn Foods advances on responsible ingredient sourcing
Dawn Foods published its 2025 CSR Report, showing significant progress it has made on its key sourcing commitments. It highlights using 86% Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa, which exceeds the company’s original target of 75%.
Zeo Bakers launches new artisan sourdough bread
Thessaloniki-based Zeo Bakers announced a new premium, artisan bread. The specialty called Caricoco is made with sourdough, apricots and walnuts. The innovative Greek bakery introduces the new entry to its portfolio.