CSM Ingredients introduces Tiger Granulat, a powdered decorative system creating extra crispy crusts on bread and savoury baked goods.

French frozen bakery manufacturer Bridor has launched a Praline and Hazelnut Swirl targeting coffee shops, cafés and hotels. The 100g ready-to-bake Viennese pastry was developed following research showing 78% of European consumers favour hazelnut praline fillings.

Discover Vegebrite Orange Carrot and Vegebrite Golden Yellow, natural, carrot-derived colouring food solutions from Givaudan Sense Colour. Rich in warm carotenes, these concentrated liquid and powder options deliver vibrant, clean-label colour across bakery, dairy, beverages, confectionery and desserts.

European consumers are cutting Christmas spending but prioritising meaningful celebration. Research shows 34% are reducing festive budgets, with 47% choosing sentimental options. This creates opportunity for industrial bakers focusing on authentic traditional bakes like panettone and stollen. Success lies in positioning products as justified indulgences delivering connection. Exactly what budget-conscious consumers now seek.

BASF Aroma Ingredients launches Isobionics® Natural alpha-Farnesene 95, a fermentation-based lime flavour with 95% purity for industrial baking. The natural, pesticide-free ingredient is kosher and halal certified for use in beverages, confectionery and citrus applications.

Baking Europe spent two days at the company's campus, hosted by Zoé Henneguier and the Lesaffre team, alongside Leah Smith. What we found was more than just a facility tour, it was a genuine look at how a family business approaches innovation.

Tesco Northern Ireland adds 31 bakery products from six regional suppliers including Irwin's Bakery, Genesis Bakery, and Holmes Bakery. The expansion follows 11% year-on-year growth in local cake category sales, with partnerships generating over £4 million annually for some suppliers.

GNT demonstrates plant-based colour applications at IBIE 2025 using traditional Mexican concha cookies. Natural colour adoption accelerates as bakery sector addresses regulatory changes and consumer demand for recognisable ingredients, despite technical challenges including heat stability and pH sensitivity.