CSM Ingredients launches cocoa alternative range
CSM Ingredients (Nexture) introduced Nuaré, a new, carob-based range of cocoa alternatives designed for use in baking and ice cream formulations. The new solution also addresses market volatility concerns and growing sustainability demands.
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.
Urs Bühler passed away on August 1. He was 82. Bühler shaped the namesake company for over 50 years as an owner, Chairman of the Executive Board, and Chairman of the Board of Directors since 1970.
With annual revenues of USD 30 million, Frigomeccanica is a leading provider of equipment solutions for drying, defrosting, fermentation, refrigeration and preservation used in food processing.
Bühler unveiled the Vocational Fast Track, a new form of vocational training designed for its customers. Through this new program, companies can send employees to Bühler for several weeks or months to complete a compact apprenticeship based on the Swiss model.
Greggs is focusing on becoming more convenient for more customers, with half-year sales up by 7 %, to a total of GBP 1,027.7 million. In the first 26 weeks of 2025, the bakery’s operating profit was GBP 70.4 million, down 7.1 % compared to the similar period of 2024.
Croatian frozen bakery products manufacturer PAN-PEK is now part of the Inter Europol Group. Inter Europol, a Poland-based industry leader, acquired PAN-PEK from the portfolio of Enterprise Investors. Both sides agreed not to disclose the value of the transaction.
