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Crespel

Crespel & Deiters – Happy Plant Protein Partnership

Crespel & Deiters is partnering with the Finnish foodtech company Happy Plant Protein, whose novel dry extrusion process is being used in industrial production for the first time at the company’s site in Helmond, the Netherlands
Hovis bread

ABF Completes Acquisition of Hovis

Associated British Foods plc today announces that it has completed its acquisition of Hovis Group Limited (“Hovis Group”) from Endless LLP.
Bimbo Bakeries

Teamsters at Bimbo Bakeries Ratify New Agreement

A group of 200 Teamsters at Bimbo Bakeries have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The route sales professionals, route riders, field merchandising representatives, and utility drivers are employed by Entenmann’s and S.B. Thomas, brands under the Bimbo umbrella.
Pistachio

I.T.S Says Social Media Impacts Sweet Bakery

According to analysis of the latest trends data carried by independent flavour house, I.T.S flavours that which also ‘speak colour’ are driving the next wave of innovation in the UK sweet bakery sector.
Polaris

00 Flour Market Size Worth $1.7 Billion By 2034

According to Polaris Market Research, the 00 Flour Market Size, Demand & Growth, Global Report, 2025–2034 maps out exactly how culinary trends, health-driven food choices, and shifting retail habits are converging to reshape this corner of the food ingredients industry.
Bagels

Einstein Bros. Bagels to Open 300 New Bakeries

Einstein Bros. Bagels, America’s largest retail bagel chain, plans to open more than 300 new bakeries across the United States by 2030, powered by a brand-new store prototype that is strengthening the brand’s position as the fastest-growing bagel brand in the country. 
Whey

Rising Whey Costs Signal Shift in Protein Markets

Specialist ingredient distributor ACI Group has warned that unprecedented demand for protein is placing significant pressure on global ingredient markets, driving up whey protein costs, tightening supply and increasing the need for more resilient formulation strategies.
Bauducco

Bauducco® Opens Largest U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Bauducco® officially opened the doors to its largest U.S. manufacturing facility at 40334 6th Ave, in Zephyrhills, Florida.
HBC

Europastry to Acquire Highland Baking Company

Europastry has reached an agreement to acquire Highland Baking Company, a family-owned U.S. producer of premium breads for the foodservice channel.  
Barilla

Barilla Details Regenerative Farming Progress

Barilla has highlighted its continued investment in regenerative agriculture, renewable energy and sustainable manufacturing as part of the publication of its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining several initiatives relevant to the bakery sector.
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