Angel Yeast Leads Chinese Team to Victory at 53rd UIBC International Young Bakers Competition

Angel Yeast led the Chinese baking team to first place at the 53rd International Young Bakers Competition, held by the International Union of Bakers and Confectioners (UIBC) in São Paulo, Brazil, from July 20-24.

Under the leadership of Leng Jianxin, Vice General Manager of Angel’s Baking and Healthy Food Technology Center (BHFTC), and coached by Liao Jinzhong, Deputy Director of the Applied Technology Research Institute at BHFTC, young bakers Bao Jiaqian and Chen Jiaxuan claimed victory against strong international competition. The Chinese champions had previously secured the gold award at the 6th “Angel Yeast Cup” National Young Bakers Creative Bread Contest.

Throughout the competition, the Angel Yeast technical team provided ongoing support in fermentation technology, recipe optimization, and production processes. Angel’s Latin America Division also played a crucial role, providing logistical and technical assistance on-site.

The prestigious UIBC competition, established in 1971, annually tests participants under age 25 in producing 140 products across five categories and 13 different shapes, along with a showpiece. Angel Yeast remains committed to driving innovation and talent development within the global baking industry, continuing its mission to support technological advancement and international collaboration.