Confédération Nationale de la Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Française (CNBPF) and Swile signed a partnership agreement in May, joining forces to offer benefits for bakeries in France. From May 15, the professional entities affiliated with the CNBPF benefit from a significant reduction in commissions, with a rate reserved for them.
Following the official validation of its climate targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Lieken is moving into the implementation phase. The Scope 3 pilot project with partners enters its third growing season, the company announces.
Boparan Private Office purchased century-old Welsh business Brace’s Bakery for an undisclosed amount, saving approximately 250 jobs. In October 2025, the bakery announced it was facing “difficult headwinds over the last few months in a challenging market.”
HEUFT Thermo-Oel GmbH & Co. appointed Mathias Klotz as Technical Managing Director as it targets future growth. Georg Rosenbach, Managing Director, welcomes the new technology MD.
Tate & Lyle agreed to be acquired by its US competitor, Ingredion, for USD 3.6 billion. The company combining all capabilities targets USD 130 million in synergies, Tate & Lyle points out. A 15% boost in earnings is expected from the first year.
• New additions to the UK biscuits portfolio, including Sticky Toffee Custard Creams, Lemon Meringue Custard Creams and Chocolate Orange Bourbons, respond to the demand for more premium and indulgent biscuit flavors
Verhoeven Family of Companies opened its new T4-Center on June 4, where the four ‘T’ stand for ‘Technique’, ‘Technology’, ‘Test’ and ‘Taste’. The mayor of Oss, Froukje de Jonge, and renowned Dutch master baker Chris Vreugdenhil led the official launch ceremony.
Despite market challenges, Oetker Group’ sales rose to EUR 7.1 billion in 2025. Germany remains the primary investment focus, with more than EUR 250 million invested in the group’s home market.