People News

Stay ahead of the curve with real-time updates, expert insights, and breaking news from the global bakery industry.
At International Bakery, we bring you in-depth coverage on the latest trends, innovations, and developments shaping the world of artisan and industrial baking.

Check back regularly for the latest updates, and be sure to become an International Bakery member to gain access to our newsletters, videos, and latest issues, giving you direct access to top bakery stories as they happen.

Joseph SIAL Judge

Joseph Clarke Joins SIAL Innovation Jury

Joseph Clarke, Senior Editor of Hand Media International’s International Confectionery, International Snacks and International Bakery magazines, has been appointed to the judging panel for the SIAL Paris Innovation Awards 2026.
Matt Risser

RBS Names Matt Risser Director of Sales

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) has promoted Matt Risser to Director of Sales for its Exact Mixing business, with responsibility for global sales of the company’s continuous mixing systems.
All Bake

All Bake Technologies Names Vice President

All Bake Technologies Inc. (“All Bake”), an equipment distributor and service partner to the commercial bakery industry, announced the appointment of Peter Sonenstein as Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
Legacy

Legacy Bakehouse Names Tim Jax as CEO

Legacy Bakehouse, a manufacturer of premium baked snacks, cookies, and tortillas, has announced the appointment of Tim Jax as CEO.
ADM Jeffe

ADM Appoints Jeff Rowe as EVP and COO

ADM, a global provider of innovative solutions from nature, today announced that it has appointed Jeff Rowe to the newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 17, 2026.
Rania

Lesaffre Appoints New Chief RD&I Officer

Lesaffre, a global key player in fermentation and microorganisms, announces the appointment of Rania Abou Samra as Chief RD&I Officer. In this role, she joins the Group’s Executive Committee.
John Fish

Cybake Names John Fish as Head of Customer Success

Bakery and food retail software specialist Cybake has appointed John Fish as Head of Customer Success.
Enric Valls

FEDIMA Elects Enric Valls as New President

Fedima, elected a new Board and appointed its new President, Vice-President, and Treasurer during its General Assembly (GA) in Bordeaux, France. The three-day event brought together members from 13 national associations to discuss priorities, address sector challenges, and lay the groundwork for the Association’s next chapter.
Mecatherm

Mecatherm Announces Key Appointments

MECATHERM, a global designer and manufacturer of equipment and automated production lines for bakery, viennoiserie, pastry, and prepared food products, announces the appointment of David DESTATTE as Sales Director for MECATHERM in North America and for ABI at a global level and the appointment of Thomas DUSAUSSOY as Development Manager in North America.
ABA New

ABA Expands Leadership Team 

The American Bakers Association (ABA) welcomes two new senior leaders and celebrates two internal promotions, further positioning the organisation to deliver results under its Strategic Plan to ensure an impactful and high-level experience for its membership.
Scroll to Top