The Martin Braun Group generated record sales of EUR 626 million in FY 2022, a 19.7% growth compared to the previous year, with all product ranges performing well, despite ongoing challenges such as inflation concerns among consumers. Its Poland Gida joint venture in Turkey also enjoyed significant growth.
Scotland’s baking industry association, Scottish Bakers, announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive. Lesley Cameron will join the organization on September 4. She has over 20 years’ experience working within the food and drinks industry.
Japanese bakery Taguchi & Co purchased Brooklyn Brands from Astor Group, broadening its North American presence. After the eight-figure acquisition, Brooklyn Brands will focus on foodservice and introducing a new brand in 2024.
Lesaffre announced a solar Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with Sun’R, a direct sale of electricity between a producer and a consumer, that will supply the group’s largest yeast plant in Marcq-en-Barœul, France.
The Hydrogen Council appointed Sanjiv Lamba, Linde CEO, as incoming Co-Chair, joining Yoshinori Kanehana, Chairman of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. The Hydrogen Council aims to have joint leadership through Co-Chairs from different sectors and regions.
The Oetker Group announced it achieved “decent results” in FY 2022 and is “cautiously optimistic” about the current financial year. The Food, Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Other Interests business divisions achieved consolidated net sales of EUR 6,508 million, an increase of 11.6% compared to the previous year.
Zeelandia announced that Peter van Wouwe was appointed as CFO of Royal Zeelandia Group, a role he assumed on June 19, 2023. He brings on board extensive financial experience, of which the last 22 years in the food business.
The 2023 edition of the BIET Meeting brought together more than 180 participating professionals in Barcelona this year. The in-person event was held from June 7 to 9 at the IQS facilities. Manufacturers, users, researchers and technology providers met at the international event dedicated to the bread sector and related industries.
