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Trivi Bread Line

Pack Expo Exhibitor – Trivi

With more than 400 installations worldwide, TRIVI’s expertise spans three core product families: Sweet Lines, with over 200 installations for croissants and laminated pastry products
Roland Innovator

From Recipe to Reality

Senior Editor Joseph Clarke speaks with Roland Thiemann, Show Director of Anuga FoodTec, about how automation, AI, energy efficiency and transferable technologies are helping bakers industrialise more complex products without compromising quality, flexibility or process stability.
Matthew Jones

Bread Ahead, and Beyond

Bread Ahead founder Mathew Jones discusses the enduring appeal of sourdough and doughnuts, taking the concept overseas and why developing the next generation of bakers has become central to his ambitions.
GEA Pack Expo

Pack Expo Exhibitor – GEA Bakery

GEA Bakery offers engineering precision, driving Innovation and helping manufacturers achieve greater flexibility, consistency and efficiency across modern bakery production.
GEA From the Expert

Rethinking innovation in industrial baking

Fabio Del Prete, Senior Vice President at GEA Bakery outlines how technology, data and collaboration are helping bakery manufacturers balance efficiency, flexibility and product quality.
FRITSCH 100

Fritsch – Celebrating 100 Years!

In the world of bakery technology, the name FRITSCH has been synonymous with German engineering and dough processing for 100 years.  
Food Centre Buhler

Where food ideas take shape

Bühler’s Consumer Foods Application Centers provide an environment where manufacturers can explore these relationships, produce samples and prepare for industrial production without interrupting their own manufacturing operations. 
Chicory Root

Prebiotic fibres from chicory root 

BENEO highlights how its Orafti® β-Fit and chicory root fibre solutions can help manufacturers respond to growing demand for gut health, satiety, heart health, fibre enrichment and sugar reduction. 
Fourayes

International Bakery Visits Puratos Fourayes

Our Senior Editor, Joseph Clarke, has just concluded a fantastic two days at the Puratos Fourayes site in Kent, getting a close-up look at the care and expertise that go into producing fruit ingredients for the bakery and pâtisserie sectors.
Dough feature

Enzymes, Yeast and Dough Conditioners

Senior Editor Joseph Clarke examines how enzymes, yeast and dough conditioners are shaping the future of breadmaking by driving consistency and quality 

Product News

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Baker & Baker Launches Premium Muffins

Baker & Baker, a leading European bakery products manufacturer, has launched a mixed box of premium muffins in response to customers requiring more flexibility and choice. 
St Pierre 4 Mediterranean Herb

St. Pierre Targets Lunchtime

St Pierre, one of the UK’s leading premium bakery brands, is expanding into lunchtime occasions with the launch of Soft Pretzel Rolls and Mediterranean Herb Brioche Rolls.
Wonderbrands

Wonderbrands develops air-fryer bakery format

onderbrands has launched a fresh bakery product in Canada developed specifically for preparation in an air fryer, reflecting the growing influence of domestic cooking appliances on bakery product development.
Corbion Bread

Corbion Launches Verdad® Essence WH150

Corbion has expanded its natural mould inhibition portfolio with the launch of Verdad® Essence WH150, a new cultured wheat solution designed to help bakers achieve reliable mould-free shelf life while maintaining the product quality consumers expect
New York Bagels Stuffed

New York Bakery Launches Stuffed Bagels

Food Brands Now (FBN), the UK’s first dedicated food and drink brand licensing agency, has partnered with New York Bakery, the UK’s #1 bagel brand, to launch a new range of Stuffed Pizza Bagels into Tesco.
Croissants St Pierre

St Pierre Launches Filled Croissants

St Pierre, the UK’s fastest-growing continental bakery brand, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of St Pierre Chocolate & Hazelnut Filled Croissants, securing listings across Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Co-op.
Mind loaf render

Jason’s Sourdough’s Mindful Loaf

Jason’s Sourdough, the UK’s number one sourdough brand, is partnering with mental health charity, Mind, to launch the Mindful Loaf.
Crunchy Melt

Mondelēz Reveals Paper Trays

Mondelēz International, Inc. has announced that it has completed the replacement of rigid PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) plastic trays with FSC-certified paper trays across its flagship European cookies range within its biscuits’ portfolio.
Baking Solutions Guide

Innophos Expands LEVAIR Baking Solutions

Innophos has released an expanded LEVAIR® Baking Solutions Guide, bringing together its portfolio of speciality bakery ingredients and formulation expertise to help commercial manufacturers tackle challenges including dough handling, texture, shelf life, clean-label formulation and protein fortification.
Ulrick Ingredients

Sunflower Flour Boosts Protein Performance

Ulrick + Short has launched fazenda™ Lieto, a new range of sunflower seed flours designed to help food and beverage manufacturers meet growing demand for nutrient-dense, protein-enriched products without compromising taste, texture, clean-label credentials or carbon-reduction objections.

People News

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.

Event News

Trivi Bread Line

Pack Expo Exhibitor – Trivi

With more than 400 installations worldwide, TRIVI’s expertise spans three core product families: Sweet Lines, with over 200 installations for croissants and laminated pastry products
Roland Innovator

From Recipe to Reality

Senior Editor Joseph Clarke speaks with Roland Thiemann, Show Director of Anuga FoodTec, about how automation, AI, energy efficiency and transferable technologies are helping bakers industrialise more complex products without compromising quality, flexibility or process stability.
GEA Pack Expo

Pack Expo Exhibitor – GEA Bakery

GEA Bakery offers engineering precision, driving Innovation and helping manufacturers achieve greater flexibility, consistency and efficiency across modern bakery production.
RAPS Fi Europe

RAPS combines taste with functionality

RAPS will showcase its ingredient expertise, expanded extraction capabilities and savoury solutions at Food Ingredients Europe 2026 in Frankfurt from 17–19 November.
MIWE Oven

MIWE highlights new oven technology

MIWE is preparing to showcase new oven technologies, bakery refrigeration, automation and digital systems at südback 2026, giving bakery operators a range of options for addressing production, energy and labour requirements.
ppma

PPMA is Ready to Open Doors

The PPMA Show 2026 opens at the NEC Birmingham from 22–24 September, bringing together more than 350 exhibitors and over 1,500 brands.
LOMA Pack Expo

Loma Systems at Pack Expo International

Loma Systems will showcase its latest developments in metal detection, X-ray inspection and checkweighing at PACK EXPO International 2026, taking place from 18–21 October at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Linkedin event graphic

International Bakery Awards Begins Nominations

International Bakery has begun its nominations for the International Bakery Awards 2026, celebrating the products, technologies, people and initiatives helping to move the sector forward.
Morocco Food

Ready for Morocco Food World?

With Morocco Food World, Messe Düsseldorf is tapping into a further market and organising its first dedicated trade fair in the MENA region. The trade fair is set to take place in autumn 2027.
Lesaffre

Lesaffre Bread Nutrition Session Now On Demand

Bakery professionals who missed International Bakery’s latest live session exploring consumer perceptions of bread, nutrition and health can now watch the full presentation on demand.

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Project News

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MOA Foodtech and Espiga Target Egg Reduction

MOA Foodtech and Espiga I+D have formed a Bakery Innovation Alliance to help bakery and pastry manufacturers reduce their reliance on eggs and eliminate emulsifier E-471 from selected formulations.
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Vandemoortele and Délifrance unite

Vandemoortele and Délifrance can now operate as one following clearance of their transaction by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), marking the start of a new chapter for the two bakery businesses.
Lovingly Artisan

Lovingly Artisan re-launches baking club

Lovingly Artisan, the multi-award-winning bakery duo based in Manchester and Cumbria, is delighted to announce the re-launch of its much-loved virtual Baking Club, a free, welcoming home for bread lovers of every level, hosted on Facebook.
autumn trends

British Bakels reveals winter flavours

Dan Jones, Marketing Manager at British Bakels, says: “Familiarity is a powerful driver in sweet bakery, but familiar doesn’t have to mean predictable. What we’re seeing for autumn and winter is established flavours being given new relevance through different pairings, formats and finishes.
Awakened Grains

Awakened Grains develops wholegrain technology

Awakened Grains has introduced a patented processing technology designed to improve the nutritional and functional properties of whole grains for bakery and other food applications.
Cimcorp Press Release

Cimcorp automates bakery fulfilment

Cimcorp has completed the deployment of an automated bakery order fulfilment system for Penske Logistics in Illinois, US, designed to improve picking accuracy, throughput and the handling of fresh bread and rolls.
Champion Baker - Savour Bakery and Patisserie

Savour Bakery Named Champion Baker

The North-east was the big winner at the Craft Bakers Association annual Business Day with Gateshead’s Savour Bakery Café and Patisserie being crowned Champion Baker and Stonehouse Bakery with outlets around Saltburn named as Member of the Year.
Unibake FOB

Unibake joins the Federation of Bakers

The Federation of Bakers (FoB), the trade association representing the UK’s largest baking companies, has welcomed Lantmännen Unibake UK as its latest member.
Sensobus

Puratos Sensobus Heads to Brighton

Puratos is taking its mobile sensory analysis laboratory to Brighton and Newcastle in late September, inviting consumers to taste a selection of bakery, patisserie and chocolate concepts and provide feedback that will help inform future product development for the UK market.
The DoughLAB

DoughLAB Targets UK Pizza Market

Hungarian pizza producer The DoughLAB is seeking UK distributors, foodservice wholesalers and retail partners for its Madre range of hand-stretched sourdough pizzas.
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