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.
Ditsch, the food service B2B unit of the Valora Group, established a new sales company in the UK. With the UK facility, Ditsch expands its international presence, in addition to its home market of Germany and its US operations.
The upcoming edition of the AIBI Congress will be held between May 27 and 29 on the French Riviera. The event is jointly organized by AIBI and FEB and will line up an agenda focusing on key issues, including sustainability, innovation, nutrition, digitalization and Al, talent, and the evolving role…
Over 140,000 trade visitors are expected to attend this year’s Anuga in Cologne, from October 4 to 8. Around 94% of them come from outside Germany. Around 400 exhibitors will join Anuga Bread & Bakery, one of the exhibition’s 10 specialty shows.
Florian Gmeinwieser (53) is taking over as iba director, the show’s organizer, GHM, announced. Gmeinwieser succeeds Susann Seidemann, who is moving to a new management position within GHM. He will be responsible for the future and development of the trade fair.
Vandemoortele reported a sales increase of 10.6% in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, boosted by recent acquisitions. “In the first half of 2025, the Vandemoortele Group achieved solid growth despite a difficult market environment,” said CEO Yvon Guérin.
