A study published by Santé publique France estimates that the gradual reduction of salt in bread could prevent up to 8,400 hospitalizations and more than 136,000 days of hospitalization each year in France.
Ferrero celebrated the start-up of a new production line dedicated to Nutella cookies for European markets. The company welcomed Xavier Bertrand, President of the Région Hauts-de-France, to the inauguration held at the plant in Nieppe (Hauts-de-France).
Confédération Nationale de la Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Française (CNBPF) and Swile signed a partnership agreement in May, joining forces to offer benefits for bakeries in France. From May 15, the professional entities affiliated with the CNBPF benefit from a significant reduction in commissions, with a rate reserved for them.
A new bill will allow bakeries and flower shops to stay open on May 1. Although the new rule is unlikely to enter into force before the end of April, bakers and florists who choose to stay open on May 1, 2026, will not be penalized, according to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
Le Duff Group announced it acquired Panamar Bakery Group. With a EUR 600 million in turnover and 2,600 employees, the Spanish business represents the largest acquisition Le Duff Group has ever made.
Bridor announced the appointment of a new CEO in France, Grégoire Guillemin. The supplier of frozen French specialties welcomes a leader with over 25 years of experience in the agri-food and foodservice industries.
St Michel announced it is launching a sweet burger creation in the UK, to celebrate National Burger Day on August 22: the Choco Burger.
The French bakery Artisan Boulangerie Jean-Marc et Cécile Pain convinces its customers with artisan skill, absolute freshness and German ovens.
