
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.
Puratos appointed Pierre Tossut as CEO, effective January 1, 2022. He will be in charge of the company’s goal to EUR5bn turnover by 2030.
The Southeast Asia bakery products market was valued at USD 13,470.18 million in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.67% from 2021 to 2026, according to research by ResearchAndMarkets.com.
McDonald’s opened the UK’s first Net Zero Carbon restaurant on December 10, 2021. The Market Drayton McDonald’s has been designed to be a net-zero emissions standard in both construction and everyday operation.
Lesaffre has appointed of Brice-Audren Riché as the Group’s new Chief Executive Officer as of January 1, 2022. He will succeed Antoine Baule, who has reached the end of his mandate.
Royal DSM signed an agreement to acquire Norwegian company Vestkorn Milling, one of Europe’s leading producers of pea- and bean-derived ingredients for plant-based protein products, for an enterprise value of EUR65m.







