COFALEC's new Secretary General Carlotta Trucillo addresses supply chain pressures facing industrial bakers, including molasses price volatility from climate events and rising energy costs. The confederation's Brussels move supports regulatory engagement while members develop clean label solutions reducing salt by 40% and liquid yeast systems cutting packaging waste. Yeast innovation through strain selection supports premium products and sustainability goals.

San Giorgio SpA launches Proissant, a protein-enhanced frozen croissant with 30% less fat and pea protein enrichment. Winner of Lorenzo Cagnoni Award for Green Innovation at SIGEP World 2025, the product targets foodservice operators seeking nutritionally enhanced bakery items with quinoa seed topping.

Yam is a nutrient-rich, gluten-free root crop widely consumed in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. This article explores its role as a source of dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, as well as its growing use in baked goods like bread and cakes. With health-conscious consumers seeking functional ingredients and alternatives to wheat, yam flour presents a promising option for innovative baking and food production.

A new report from Circana reveals a significant shift in European consumer behaviour, highlighting a growing appetite for indulgent food experiences that provide emotional and mental relief amidst ongoing economic and global challenges.

UK regulatory case exposes wholegrain definition gap affecting industrial bakers. ASA ruling highlights post-Brexit compliance challenges for health claims across UK-EU markets

The Louvre Museum opens Boulangerie du Louvre, the world's first commercial bakery inside a major art museum. Located beneath the iconic glass pyramid, the bakery uses historic Vitus sourdough starter from Belgium's Puratos Sourdough Library to produce artisan breads daily for museum visitors.

Cardiff Metropolitan University food science students partnered with EDME to develop innovative clean label bakery products using malt flour technology. The winning pizza dough project demonstrates how academic-industry collaboration drives real-world food innovation from lab to market.

Discover how bakers can capitalize on PLMA's 2025 breakthrough: surprise beats price in private label. 30,000+ industry pros saw game-changing bakery innovations like grated balsamic vinegar balls. Learn why premium private label baked goods are winning over cost-cutting strategies and how to transform your bakery business.