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Facilities

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Safety & hygiene

Kersia UK launches BioDtex lamp to help food manufacturers strengthen hygiene checks

Kersia UK has launched BioDtex, an advanced detection lamp designed to help hygiene teams quickly identify contamination risks that may be missed during routine inspections.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Bridor acquires Panamar bakery group in largest deal yet for Le Duff

Le Duff Group acquires Spain's Panamar Bakery Group in its largest deal to date, extending Bridor's frozen bakery manufacturing and distribution reach across the Iberian Peninsula.

Business

Valeo foods moves into Bulgaria with Prestige-96 acquisition

Valeo Foods Moves into Bulgaria with Prestige-96 Acquisition

Exclusives

The Hidden Cost of Minor Line Interruptions in Bakery Production

Minor line interruptions in bakery production silently compound into significant throughput loss — learn how small process improvements can protect output and operational margins.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Puratos to acquire fellow bakery specialist Dawn Foods

Puratos has entered into an agreement to acquire Dawn Foods, bringing together the two companies’ complementary bakery and patisserie capabilities.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Leipurin acquisition extends Lantmännen’s reach in bakery ingredients

Leipurin’s integration into Lantmännen signals a structural shift in bakery ingredient supply, with potential implications for sourcing, technical support and value chain coordination.

Sustainability

Spooner Launches Free Decarbonisation Guide for Industrial Bakeries

Spooner has published a free practical guide to bakery decarbonisation, drawing on contributions from Baker & Baker, Siemens and the Federation of Bakers. It covers emissions data, net-zero barriers, hybrid equipment, and the flexibility bakeries need to future-proof their operations.

Funding & investment

ARYZTA Invests €40m in Portuguese Bun Bakery as Part of Iberian Expansion

ARYZTA has announced a €40m investment in a new bun bakery near Lisbon, scheduled for commissioning in 2028. The state-of-the-art facility will work alongside the company's existing Spanish bakery to optimise supply chains and customer service across the Iberian Peninsula.

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