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.
Greggs invites its fans to ‘lounge like a legend’ with a limited-edition collection of home decoration items for home and office. The company announced a new range of products branching out of and building on its traditional food space.
Bühler appointed Mike Häfeli as the new CEO of its Grains & Food business effective January 1, 2026. Johannes Wick will step down from his role as CEO Grains & Food at the end of 2025 after a decade in this leadership role and will take on a new position…
AMF Bakery Systems promoted Diana Boxey to Vice President, Global Marketing. She has been with the company since 2012. In her new role, Boxey will lead the company’s marketing transformation, AMF announced.
Lantmännen Unibake acquired Boboli Benelux B.V., a Dutch market leader in savory baked goods, including Mediterranean flatbreads – focaccias, pizzas, and pizza crusts. The company has a strong presence in the Benelux countries, the UK, and Germany, and employs around 200 people.
Arndt Rüsges will begin his tenure as the new Managing Director for Production and Technology at Harry-Brot on October 1, 2025. He succeeds the company’s long-standing Managing Director, Norbert Lötz, who will retire at the beginning of 2026.
