
GEA and RebelDot announce joint venture
GEA and RebelDot, a Romanian technology company, formed a joint venture named RebelDot Proces Industries, aiming to accelerate ‘digital transformation in the global process industry’. The new entity will be headquartered in Cluj, Romania, and will launch in January 2026.

Ditsch launches pretzel bite snack
At the Hannover Central Station, Ditsch launched a new bite-sized concept of its renowned pretzels, called Pretzel Bites. They are baked according to the original pretzel recipe.

Switzerland: Schwyter and Lichtensteiger merge
Swiss bakeries Schwyter and Lichtensteiger are merging to form a single company. The future company name and brand identity will be announced at a later time. The merger will begin in February 2026 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Puratos opened its new Innovation Center in Montreal. The new 3,500 sq. ft. facility joins the company’s Canadian Innovation Center in Mississauga, Ontario, and a second facility in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Crown Bakeries is a Great Place To Work® Certified™ company for the 2025-2026 year. The recognition is based entirely on direct feedback from current employees about their experience working there.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved Baker & Baker’s near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets, the company announced. Baker & Baker is committed to achieving net-zero (net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain) by 2040.
Key IBIE exhibitors share their latest developments and the innovations they bring to IBIE 2025. Here are some of the essential A-Z.
With rising anticipations, IBIE prepares to dazzle with a new installment, in true Las Vegas fashion. The time to pick events and place timeslots in agendas is here.







