Mondelēz International and Lotus Bakeries joined forces to expand the Lotus Biscoff® cookie brand in India, and to develop new chocolate products combining Biscoff® with Mondelēz’s Cadbury, Milka and other types of chocolate.
Panera Bread launched a dad joke competition in honor of International Father’s Day, which is celebrated on June 16. On June 10, the bakery is welcoming dad jokes for the occasion. U.S. fans can submit the jokes to the @PaneraBread page, replying to the competition post, for a chance to win one of the 50 Panera gift cards, with USD 25.
Mecatherm appointed Raymond Nogael as the new President. He succeeds Olivier Sergent, who continues his duties as President of TMG, the parent company of MECATHERM, ABI and MaMaTa.
Bühler announced the relocation of its Biscuit Business Unit and Nordics Services & Sales (SAS) organization to new offices in Copenhagen, Denmark. The move helps optimize its production footprint and coincides with the renaming of Haas-Meincke A/S to Bühler Denmark A/S.
The Bread Initiative released a vision paper, titled ‘Keeping Bread on the Table’ ahead of the European Parliament elections, held from June 6 to 9 this year, highlighting key requests that should guide policy-making during the next EP term. The paper was signed by the five European trade associations behind the Bread Initiative: AIBI, CEBP, COFALEC, European Flour Millers and Fedima.
Vandemoortele announced the acquisition of Dolciaria Acquaviva SpA from Apheon, a mid-market private equity firm, and the Acquaviva family. The Italian business is an established manufacturer of frozen pastry, patisserie, and savory specialties.
Ireland’s Valeo Foods Group completed the acquisition of Dal Colle, an established producer of high-quality bakery products in Italy. Dal Colle produces a range of bakery products, sweet treats and snacks for every occasion including pandori, panettoni and croissants.
Bridor is investing in a new manufacturing facility in Greater Salt Lake City, Utah. The Western US plant will be Bridor’s fifth in North America, in addition to those in New Jersey, Connecticut and two in Canada
