Peter Studer became RONDO Group’s CEO starting October 1, 2021. Under the new leadership, the Burgdorf-based company says it intends to focus more on developing solutions for the industrial sector, where it aims to transfer characteristics sought after in the artisanal business sector.
Lesaffre inaugurated its 48th Baking Center™ in Dubai on November 9, 2021, building its presence in the UAE and the wider GCC region.
yummex Middle East will be known as ISM Middle East when it will next be held in 2022. The 14th edition of the international trade fair for sweets and snacks was one of the returning in-person events, held in Dubai from November 7 to 9
Bühler announced construction begins for its Energy & Manufacturing Technology Center in Uzwil, Switzerland, to house facilities for training and R&D. Construction of the building is expected to take around 18 months.
Tim Cook is the new president and CEO of the LINXIS Group, the French organization announced. The recent promotion follows his tenure as the CEO of Shick Esteve and the vice-president of the group
Subway restaurants announced it is the first quick service restaurant brand to offer a one-net-carb bread option, as part of a new product test in partnership with food tech startup Hero Labs, Inc.
George Weston announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Weston Foods fresh and frozen bakery businesses to FGF Brands Inc. for CAD1.2 billion.
Panera Bread announced its commitment to become climate positive – removing more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits – by 2050, its updated Food Beliefs states.
Goldman Sachs sold the Dutch company Continental Bakeries to Biscuit International, a company within Platinum Equity. The transaction will be completed in the first half of 2022.
PLMA’s 2021 “World of Private Label” International Trade Show will be held December 14-15 at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam.