Pizza delivery company Papa John's International announced changes starting with January 1, with the appointment of  new CEO Steve Ritchie. Ritchie, 43, started with Papa John's in 1996 as a customer service representative. In 2006, he…
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As of January 2018, Gerard Muermans and Roland Kals, currently Commercial Director and Technical Director at Rademaker, are taking over the operational management activities for Rademaker and its subsidiaries. Jeroen van Blokland has…
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International bakery café chain Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip has begun baking its signature treats and serving up hot Nestle Milano coffee, in the Tanger Outlets, located in Myrtle Beach, SC. The café serves up freshly baked cookies,…
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Scottish Bakers Association (SBA) announces Alasdair Smith as its new CEO, starting January 8, 2018. Alasdair comes with experience in skills and education, as he spent nine years with SQA & SCOTVEC.  Alasdair has achieved his Masters…
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) finances small businesses in Turkmenistan, where the development of private enterprise is a focus of the Bank’s investment strategy. Its latest load supports a local bakery,…
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Global chemical distributor Brenntag AG has announced that the company has signed an agreement to acquire Kluman and Balter Limited (Waltham Abbey, UK) and A1 Cake Mixes Limited (Glasgow, UK). The two companies are specialized in the…
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Health authorities are investigating a salmonella outbreak at a South Australian bakery. More than 30 customers including children have fallen sick after eating sandwiches linked to a salmonella outbreak at a South Australian bakery. SA…
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Puratos acquires Fruitapeel, a British manufacturer of fruit and confectionery fillings and sauces, based in Lancashire. Fruitapeel Ltd offers innovative new product development solutions to its customers and it has the expertise and…
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German Oetker Gruppe, which produces, among others, frozen Dr. Oetker pizzas, has acquired Belgian industrial bakery Diversi Foods, a company supplying frozen bread to Belgian and Dutch supermarket chains. Diversi Foods creates all types of…
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Biscuit equipment manufacturer, Spooner Vicars, opened this autumn the first full-size Bakery Innovation Center in India. The Bangalore factory, which has been producing equipment for almost 10 years, now boasts a dedicated hygienic testing…
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American bakers face a crisis getting the right kind of bread and bread specialties in the USA, as the wheat crop is below proper quality, according to Reuters. Gonnella Baking Co - which supplies the buns to Major League Baseball’s Wrigley…
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Starbucks announces the opening of a “premium reserve roastery experience” in Shanghai with the “first fully-immersive coffee wonderland” in China. The coffee chain promises a new multi-sensory retail experience, offering customers an…
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The UK Food Standard Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland are working with the British Hospitality Association and other key stakeholders to develop simple guidance which will help the catering and foodservice sectors comply with new…
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Craft producer Warrens Bakery has announced the opening of its first stores in London. Chairman Mark Sullivan has revealed major plans for growth, with 1,000 stores targeted throughout the UK over the next few years. The partnership with…
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Baked goods firm Aryzta has seen its revenue fall by 5.5% year-on-year to EUR909.7m in the three months to October 31, according to the financial announcement made by the company. Group organic revenue declined by 2.6% in the period.…
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He is currently senior vice president Europe and managing director of the BlankLight division at Shiloh Industries, a global innovative solutions provider to the mobility market with some 3,600 employees and revenues of approximately…
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Kwik Trip Inc. could receive up to USD21m in state income tax credits, according to an announcement by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC), contingent upon whether its USD300m expansion creates more than 300 jobs in the La…
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Investment company Ardian has announced the acquisition of Berlys and Bellsolà, companies specialized in the production and distribution of bread, bakery, pastry products and savory snacks. The new group aims to broaden its reach and will…
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