Fedima appoints new Secretary General
FEDIMA appointed Wouter Lox as its new Secretary General. He assumed the role in September, the association announced.
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EU legislation to support the baking industry
How the EU can support the sustainable growth of the European bakery ingredients sector.
Fedima’s mission to build a common ground
Sourdough is one of the oldest kinds of bread, with a delightful variety of flavor notes and a distinctive tangy taste. A formal, working definition of sourdough is, surprisingly, not crystallized, given its rich history. Classifications may be a difficult endeavor, but, a common understanding helps bakers and consumers.
Fedima launches local sustainability grant
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.
Functional ingredients and food additives in the European bakery sector
Understanding the current landscape and how to balance between innovation and regulation.
A clear approach for a complex issue
Sustainable packaging in the bakery sector lies at the intersection between EU regulations and industry commitments.
AIBI hosts Bread Initiative event
Following its end-of-year board meeting, the International Association of Plant Bakers (AIBI) hosted its traditional Bread Initiative symposium at its Grand Place headquarters, in Brussels. Its members and partners joined the event themed ‘Keeping bread on the table’.
France: FEB opposes proposed tax on sweets
The Fèderation des Entrepreneurs de Boulangerie (FEB) stands firmly against a tax on sweet products, which is under consideration in France. The government is looking into introducing a tax on sweet products, as a part of the French Social Security Finance Bill (PLFSS).
Fedima asks EU to approve EUDR postponement
While it recognizes the objectives of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the value of supporting sustainable and deforestation-free supply chains, Fedima asks the EU Commission to “swiftly postpone” EUDR implementation to give companies time to establish a feasible implementation process.
All together now!
The biggest organizations in the industry joined their efforts to formulate a shared vision regarding the essential role of bread production in Europe, for Europe.
All together now!
The biggest organizations in the industry joined their efforts to formulate a shared vision regarding the essential role of bread production in Europe, for Europe.
Fedima highlights 2023-2024 work in Annual Report
Fedima published its latest digital report for 2023-2024, highlighting its community work and latest projects. For the past year, the organization’s Technical Committee carried out work on labeling in an effort to find a common approach to Precautionary Allergen Labeling (PAL).
