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.
The Free From Food Awards organizers announced this year’s outstanding Halloween-themed developments that are free from allergens. The exhibition recognizes a growing enthusiasm for the celebration worldwide. This year’s best in safe-and-spooky winner of the gold medal is Simply Toppers.
Bayne’s The Family Bakers enters the mobile app space, a milestone in the Scottish bakery’s 70th anniversary year. The app offers a range of convenient features for customers.
The Association of German Plant Bakeries unanimously elected Norbert Lötz, managing director of production and technology at Harry-Brot, as its new president at the latest annual meeting, held in Munich on September 12.
Grupo Bimbo received regulatory approval to acquire Wickbold in Brazil, the company announced. The transaction is subject to certain conditions imposed by the country’s competition authority. Bimbo expects to conclude the acquisition in the coming weeks.
This year, IBIE brought together more than 1,000 exhibiting companies, including 486 new exhibitors, on a show space spanning 451,100 square feet, up by 9% from 2022. The overall registration was somewhat lower, and fewer professionals attended this year, by 8%, compared with the previous edition.
