Interfood Technology has acquired Creeds Direct, expanding its bakery equipment portfolio while keeping the business operating independently under its existing name and team.

How much of what bakery says about itself can actually be proved? The Autumn 2026 edition of Baking Europe explores green claims under new EU rules, what artisan means to shoppers, flour that passes spec but fails on the line and updated food defence guidance. Plus faba bean, sourdough at scale, regenerative agriculture and a vending machine that bakes to order.

Romer Labs on why shared lines, expanding gluten-free ranges and frequent changeovers mean gluten control must extend well beyond the finished product.

Penske Logistics has gone live with Cimcorp's gantry-based automated fulfilment system at its Illinois bakery distribution centre, reporting 100% order accuracy and a 50% reduction in labour requirements.

PFAS are no longer just an issue for food packaging. From conveyor belts and seals to lubricants and processing equipment, these persistent chemicals can be found throughout the bakery production environment. With new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements now applying to food-contact packaging and broader PFAS restrictions under development, this guide explains where PFAS may occur, what the legislation means and how bakeries can prepare.

Compleat Foodservice has invested £600,000 in a new cookie production line at its Crewe site, targeting a 28% value uplift by March 2027.

Interfood Technology has formalised a partnership with Italian dough equipment specialist Domatic Sartori, adding precision shaping and dividing lines to its UK and Ireland bakery portfolio.

Swedish industrial group Dacke Industri has acquired 85% of Divardy Bakery Services B.V., a Dutch specialist in conveyor systems for industrial bakeries.