Fedima GA 2024 breaks participation records
Fedima members and the wider bakery industry network gathered in Istanbul to discuss drivers of change in the sector and the industry’s priorities, at the annual General Assembly (September 18-20).
Dr. Charlotte Stemler receives Friedrich Meuser Research Award
Dr. Charlotte Stemler received the Friedrich Meuser Research Award 2024 for her work on baking lipases and their potential in improving baking quality in fine bakery goods.
südback 2025 is postponed to 2026
Messe Stuttgart is postponing the edition of südback planned for 2025 until 2026, in response to the high concentration of trade fairs planned for next year. The decision is based on intensive discussions with the exhibitors.
Iba is preparing to showcase the latest food trends in the baking industry, with a new feature introduced this year: the iba.FOOD TRENDS AREA.
Dr. Albert Christmann hands over operational management to Carl Oetker and Dr. Niels Lorenz completes the new Group Management, as part of the Oetker Group’s long-term personnel and succession planning.
Lotus Bakeries integrated the ice-cream category into its existing licensing agreement with Mondelēz International, which opens the door to the ice-cream manufacturer, Froneri.
In 2024, Europastry recorded sales worth EUR 1.506 billion, a 12% growth compared to the previous year. Additionally, its EBITDA reached EUR 236 million, 15% more than in 2023.
UK-based Eyad Alsabbagh joined Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) as a Process Technologist. He has over 20 years of experience in snack and biscuit production, process optimization, and product development.
