Fedima extends application deadline to 15 August 2025 for €20,000 sustainability grant supporting European bakery sector. Grant targets small businesses, craft bakers and research institutes developing sustainable solutions in circular economy, waste reduction and energy efficiency. Applications open to EU, EFTA, UK and Turkey-based organisations with turnover under €10 million.

Barilla's 2024 Sustainability Report reveals €4.9 billion turnover and ambitious 2030 targets including 250,000 tonnes from regenerative agriculture, 24MW renewable energy capacity, and improved nutritional profiles across 21 brands. The Italian food giant has engaged 7,000 farmers in sustainable farming programmes whilst achieving gender pay parity and donating 3,700 tonnes of food to communities.

Spanish bakery group Monbake has appointed former Reckitt director Borja Lomba Sorrondegui as CEO, replacing Aurelio Antuna who becomes chairman. The leadership change comes as the CVC-owned company continues European expansion.

Tate & Lyle showcased its expanded ingredient portfolio at IFT FIRST 2025, highlighting new mouthfeel solutions and technical capabilities following CP Kelco integration. The company demonstrated texture science applications through its new Mouthfeel Lab and product prototypes featuring pectin, specialty gums, stevia, and fibre ingredients relevant to industrial baking applications.

Bridor launches Chocolate Bread Roll targeting dual daypart opportunities for commercial bakeries. Analysis covers technical specifications, clean label positioning, operational benefits, and market positioning for industrial bakers evaluating premium snacking products.

Cargill implements comprehensive decarbonisation across its global cocoa supply chain, installing solar power in Ghana, biomass boilers using cocoa shells in Côte d'Ivoire, electric barges in Netherlands, and renewable energy systems. The sustainability transformation spans West African origin countries to European processing facilities, targeting 30% emissions reduction by 2030 through circular waste management and clean energy adoption.

Baking Europe explores Lesaffre's new AI-powered baking assistant Dr Bread in exclusive interviews with digital project manager Tara Flecknell and technical baking advisor Alban Depierre. The AI tool addresses common production issues like insufficient bread volume and crust problems, offering craft bakers instant technical support through the Lesaffre & Moi app. Currently deployed in three countries with plans for 27 markets, Dr Bread represents the ingredient supplier's digital transformation

Eurovent is excited to announce the opening of a discounted early bird registration for the highly anticipated 2025 Eurovent Summit.

Mlinar Group's €100 million acquisition creates major Southeast European bakery consolidation, combining industrial production capacity with Panvita Group to form dominant regional commercial baking platform with enhanced procurement power and distribution reach.

RDM Group launches Multiboard® Barrier, a PE-coated cartonboard containing 3-5% plastic for moisture-sensitive industrial baking applications. The recyclable packaging material meets PPWR regulations while maintaining performance standards for frozen foods, powdered goods, and pet food packaging.

Ivor McKane appointed President Elect of Craft Bakers Association, bringing 30+ years industry experience from Unilever and CSM Ingredients. Former ABIM and ABST President takes role amid sector evolution.

Scottish Bakers has released its first Future of Bakery industry report in partnership with Dawn Foods, providing market data and consumer insights for industrial bakers. The report reveals Scotland's sweet bakery market is valued at £261 million with 4.6% year-on-year growth, while savoury bakery spend increased 3%. Based on NIQ consumer panel data from 30,000 UK households and bespoke research from 500 Scottish bakery shoppers, the report offers strategic intelligence for business planning.