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KPM Analytics Expands Rheology Center With New Industrial Baking Laboratory
KPM Analytics has opened a dedicated baking laboratory within its Rheology Center of Excellence in France, creating a facility designed to connect traditional baking tests with objective analytical measurements for the baking and milling…
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Sticomax Strengthens Food Processing Portfolio With ICS Spiral Freezers Acquisition
Belgian machine engineering group Sticomax has acquired Dutch spiral freezer specialist ICS Spiral Freezers, strengthening its capabilities in freezing, cooling and proofing technologies as it continues its expansion strategy in the global…
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Flowers Foods Reports Higher Q1 Sales As Earnings Decline
Flowers Foods reported a 1.1% increase in net sales for its 16-week first quarter ended April 25, 2026, as the contribution from Simple Mills and improved pricing/mix offset lower volumes. The US packaged bakery foods company, listed on the…
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IFF Agrees USD4.3 Billion Sale Of Food Ingredients Business To CVC
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has entered into an agreement to sell its Food Ingredients business to private equity firm CVC in a transaction valuing the business at approximately USD 4.3 billion. The divestment marks a…
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Puratos Reports Scope 1 And 2 Carbon Neutral Milestone
Puratos has reached carbon neutrality across its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, marking a significant sustainability milestone for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients supplier. The Brussels-based company said the achievement follows…
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Lesaffre’s Biospringer Strengthens Fermentation Platform Through PTX Food Deal
Biospringer by Lesaffre has acquired selected intellectual property and technology assets from PTX Food Corp, marking a strategic expansion beyond its traditional yeast fermentation activities and strengthening its position in…
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Dina Foods Expands Foodservice Offering With Focus On Flexibility And Plant-Based Demand
London-based family business Dina Foods is strengthening its position in the UK foodservice sector with an artisan range of Mediterranean flatbreads and confectionery products designed to support operational efficiency, menu versatility and…
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Fedima Elects New Board And Appoints Enric Valls As President
Fedima has elected a new Board and appointed a new leadership team during its General Assembly in Bordeaux, France, setting out a renewed mandate for the European bakery ingredients association. The three-day event brought together members…
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Sveba Dahlen To Join Midera Food Processing After Middleby Spin-Off
Sveba Dahlen will become part of Midera Food Processing this summer, as The Middleby Corporation prepares to spin off its food processing business into a new independent, publicly listed company. The separation is expected to be completed…
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Ingredion Made Offer to Acquire Tate & Lyle
Ingredion has made a USD3.71bn acquisition proposal for rival ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle, the two companies confirmed on May 14.
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ASEMAC Warns of Major Challenges: Absenteeism, Overregulation and Economic Uncertainty
The Spanish Association of the Bakery, Viennoiserie and Pastry Industry (ASEMAC) held its Ordinary General Assembly at the headquarters of Cesce in Madrid, bringing together representatives from leading companies in the sector as well as…
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IFF opens Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar
IFF announced the opening of its Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar, reinforcing vanilla as a strategic and priority tonality for IFF and strengthening its ability to innovate at origin.
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interpack and PMMI Agree on Strategic Partnership
interpack, the leading international trade fair for processing and packaging, and PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding during interpack 2026.
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Baker & Baker Secures Cinnabon License for UK
European bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker has agreed a new licensing partnership with global bakery brand Cinnabon for the UK in-store bakery market, driven by consumer demand.
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PhenOlives Secures Strategic Investment and Appoints New Chairman
PhenOlives, the Israeli food-tech startup pioneering sustainable ingredient innovation from olive by-products, announced that it is entering a significant new phase of growth with a strategic investment from OurCrowd and the appointment of…
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Nutriearth Expands in Northern Europe with Caldic Distribution Deal for Vitamin D3 Ingredient
Nutriearth has signed a distribution agreement with Caldic to accelerate international sales of its N-utra functional powder across Northern Europe and Germany.
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IMCD Opens New Technical Center in Türkiye
IMCD Group opened a new Technical Centre in Istanbul, Türkiye. Designed as a strategic hub, the Centre delivers formulation development, optimisation of existing commercial products, technical consultancy, and hands-on support for…
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La Lorraine Bakery Group Targets Capacity Expansion in 2026 Investment Peak
La Lorraine Bakery Group has outlined an ambitious investment and growth roadmap for 2026, positioning the company to accelerate capacity, innovation and sustainability across its European footprint.
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