Irwin’s Bakery launches three new products
Northern Ireland’s Irwin’s Bakery released three new products: sourdough bread, protein muffins and a limited-edition bun.
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Dr. Charlotte Stemler receives Friedrich Meuser Research Award
Dr. Charlotte Stemler received the Friedrich Meuser Research Award 2024 for her work on baking lipases and their potential in improving baking quality in fine bakery goods.
Lesaffre embarks on carbon capture project
Lesaffre hosted an event at the Lesaffre Campus, where over 25 companies, including startups, were invited to brainstorm and explore a collaboration aiming at harnessing the power of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) in the food industry.
Cuba cuts daily bread ration due to ingredient shortage
Cuba’s government moved to lower the weight of its subsidized ration of bread allotted per day by a quarter, Reuters reported. The bread was shrunk from 80 g to 60 g, along with a slight price reduction, to just under 1 peso.
Middleby Bakery appoints President of Global Bakery Sales, Strategic Accounts
Middleby Bakery appointed Mike Scouten as President of Global Bakery Sales and Strategic Accounts. In his previous role, he served as Vice President of Sales for Stewart and Baker Thermal Solutions, Middleby Bakery.
Mondelēz to acquire China cake, pastry leader Evirth
Mondelēz International signed an agreement to acquire a significant majority stake in Evirth, a leading manufacturer of cakes and pastries in China, the snack giant announced. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.
La Brea Bakery brings Take & Bake artisan breads to Target
Los Angeles-based La Brea Bakery introduced a selection of its Take & Bake breads in over 1,000 Target stores throughout the US. The collection includes French Dinner Rolls, French Twin Pack Baguette, and French Sandwich Rolls.
Reading Bakery Systems appoints Denise Siegle as CFO
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) appointed Denise Siegle as Chief Financial Officer. In her new role, she will oversee all accounting and finance functions, lead the growth and development of the accounting team, and support the RBS strategic and operational goals.
Expanded access IBIE 2025 registration opens
IBIE officially opened registration for the 2025 edition, scheduled for September 14-17, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For the first time, the ticket will also give visitors full access to IBIEducate, the show’s comprehensive education program, including over 100 sessions, workshops, and demonstrations.
Starbucks CEO aims to steer company ‘back to its core’
Brian Niccol, recently appointed CEO of Starbucks, wrote his intention to improve the store experience, acknowledging the company drifted from its core, in an open letter for all partners, customers and stakeholders.
Grupo Bimbo makes ‘World’s Best Companies’ top 10
For the second year in a row, Grupo Bimbo was listed among the ‘World’s Best Companies 2024’, made by Time magazine and Statista. The world’s biggest bakery stands out for being part of the top 10 in the global food category.
EIT Food and Foundation Earth to develop international standards for food eco-scores
EIT Food formed a new alliance with Foundation Earth to develop and test internationally accepted standards for the environmental impact data of food. The Alliance will initially consider the EU policy landscape.
