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.
Grupo Bimbo appoints new CEO
Grupo Bimbo announced Alejandro Rodriguez Bas is its new Chief Executive Officer. He joined the company in 2021 and currently serves as President of Barcel Global and a member of the Executive Committee.
Dunkin’ brings back its holiday-themed offerings on November 5, with a lineup of new festive drinks and returning seasonal favorites. The new Raspberry Striped Croissant joins the 2025 seasonal celebrations, along with two returning bacon jam creations.
After a career of more than 30 years with Vandemoortele, Bart Bruyneel, Managing Director Plant-Based Food Solutions (PBFS), will retire on April 1, 2026. Helena Vanhoutte will succeed him.
Holiday baking lovers can book the Pillsbury Let It Dough Suite at Club Wyndham Midtown 45, in New York. Club Wyndham® vacation ownership club and Pillsbury teamed up to create the Doughboy mascot’s first holiday-themed baking hotel room.
In the third quarter of 2025, Grupo Bimbo recorded its highest net sales in EAA (Europe, Asia and Africa), with an adjusted EBITDA margin at 11.2%. Mexico and Latin America reached ‘record levels’ of net sales for a third quarter.
The American Bakers Association (ABA) announced that it now accepts applications for the 2026 Champions for a Better Tomorrow Awards, a program that honors baking industry companies making a lasting difference in their communities, workplaces, and the planet.
