ARYZTA is investing approximately EUR 40 million in a new bun bakery in Portugal, a state-of-the-art facility that will be constructed near Lisbon. Construction is estimated to take two years, and the plant is expected to be commissioned in 2028.
The Swiss IDAK Food Group is negotiating the acquisition of Onoré, a bakery based in Toulouse with production sites in France and the UK. The transaction is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2026, subject to the usual regulatory approvals.
Grupo Bimbo is acquiring Joy Food International SARL, an industrial bakery based in Casablanca, Morocco, via its Spanish subsidiary, Bakery Iberian Investments SL. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
The American Bakers Association (ABA) and Retail Bakers of America (RBA) have agreed to a Letter of Intent (LOI) that begins affiliation discussions as part of their shared mission to strengthen the baking industry.
Effective June 1, 2026, following the completion of the transition phase, Roger Vogt, previously CEO Retail, will assume responsibility for the new unit. The company announced the move as “the foundation for future unique formats and offerings.”
Greggs reported a 7.4% increase in its total sales despite a ‘tough’ market, according to its Q4 Trading Update. The UK chain opened 207 new shops in 2025, including the first smaller-format Bitesize Greggs.
Dawn Foods hired Kristi Kangas as Senior Vice President of North America Manufacturing Operations, reporting to John Schmitz, Chief Operating Officer.
Bundy Baking Solutions announced leadership changes: William (Bill) Bundy is now the Chief Executive Officer, as of January 5, 2026, while Gilbert Bundy assumed the role of Chairman.