Italy’s bread and baked-goods sector continues to be anchored in tradition even as it integrates modern preferences. Classic products like white bread fill the consumer baskets, but the most astounding surprises come from the frozen isle.…

The ultimate food ingredients trade show, Fi Europe, returns this December 2-4 to Paris, at Expo Porte de Versailles, to bring together the most important producers and startups that shape the baking industry. Fi Europe marks its 30th…

With energy costs reaching record levels and tighter efficiency regulations approaching, manufacturers are seeking ways to lower gas use, reduce carbon emissions, and safeguard long-term operational performance—all while maintaining product…

If anyone thought the consumer’s interest for sourdough everything would die down with the COVID-19 pandemic, they were definitely wrong. The past few year showed the the transition from an artisanal product to industrially-produced loaves…

The push toward sweetener innovation in bakery formulations is being driven by health, regulatory, and consumer forces. Sugar reduction has become a central objective across markets, as both public policy and shifting consumer expectations…

In baking, few processes are as deceptively simple yet critically important as proofing. It is the moment when dough becomes alive—when yeast activity, temperature, and humidity work together to create structure, volume, and flavor. For the…

Some of the most awaited for market studies each year are the ones dedicated to flavor, the elusive trends everyone wants to get the hang of, so that their products ride the hip wave and make customers happy.  This year, beyond the…

With a shared estimated value of over USD250bn, the US and EU bakery markets are facing challenges with the newly agreed tariffs that affect both the final products and the industrial development that supports the market. Let’s look at some…

Major technology,  ingredient, and baked goods companies reunite under the IBIE flags this September to launch a series of exciting new products aimed at making the industry better and the customers happier. ABM Equipment Eagle PI, the…

Eric Dell joined the American Bakers Association as President and CEO in January 2023. He leads the trade group’s sweeping mission of promoting and growing the baking industry in partnership with its 300+ Members. In preparation for the…

Dough improvers help bakers address inescapable issues that derive from supply chain interruptions, reformulations for allergen-free products, and the need for a longer shelf life. Improvers - also called conditioners - help with better…

Plant-based doughs introduce complex rheological challenges that demand advanced ingredient solutions. Unlike traditional wheat-based doughs, which rely on gluten’s robust viscoelastic network for structure and gas retention, plant-based…

Pulse proteins sit at the intersection of two major food trends: plant-based and flexitarian diets and the increasing preoccupation with having more proteins in one’s diet to support healthy aging and mobility. Major ingredient producers…

Baking plant-based products presents unique challenges, as alternative ingredients—such as nut flours, vegetable oils, and plant-based substitutes for eggs, butter, and milk—significantly alter the structure and behaviour of dough. Enzymes…

Starches are versatile ingredients used to thicken, stabilize, and smooth baked goods, as well as a wide range of food and non-food products. Derived from natural sources such as corn, potatoes, wheat, and peas, they support clean-label…

Global vegan bakery market is approximately USD336.1m in 2025, according to Future Market Insight. The market is facilitated by ongoing innovation in plant materials like aquafaba as egg substitutes, cashew creams, and coconut butters. But…

After turning almost everything into flour, from pumpkin seeds to olives to sweet lupin, the new wave of innovation comes from sustainably produced flours that allow bakers to use the coveted climate-friendly claims. However, the road to…

Germany’s baked goods industry entered 2024 under intense cost pressure, as soaring prices for ingredients and energy drove up production expenses. In response, the sector is leaning into efficiency improvements and sustainability…