ARYZTA achieved a slightly positive organic growth in Q1, as it had anticipated. Performance in Europe compensated for a weaker rest of world, reflecting the importance of QSR outside of Europe.
AMF Bakery Systems appointed Ritabrata Chakraborty as the newest member of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) team. With a background in pastry chef education, Chakraborty has 14 years of professional experience within the baking equipment sector.
Krispy Kreme announced it would bring fresh doughnuts to German consumers through a network of shops, starting in Berlin. The move is the company’s largest franchisee agreement to date.
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) announced it promoted Travis Getz to Senior Vice President, Operations. In his new role, he will lead the project management, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and technical services departments, as well as the operations in Reading’s Tianjin, China facility.
Associations from Slovakia and Poland joined the International Association of Plant Bakers. The Board also approved the membership application from UBA (Ukrainian Bakers Association).