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.
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.
Grupo Bimbo reported its net sales reached a historic level at MXN 408.34 billion (EUR 18.68 billion), an increase of 2.1% compared to the previous year, despite a tough consumer environment, the company notes.
Fedima announced a new project supporting sustainability in bakery and patisserie, the Fedima Grant for Local Sustainable Initiatives. The grant is open to small businesses, bakeries, craft bakers, and research institutes in Europe.
Baker & Baker launched a Victoria Muffin in the UK, an interpretation of the famous Victoria Sponge. The new muffin has a light vanilla flavor. It is filled with strawberry jam and crowned with sugar nibs and buttercream.
