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

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.

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.

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.

New product where the brand's emphasis on wheat starch technology represents a technical differentiator in a category where rice-based formulations have become standard, potentially offering consumers closer approximations to traditional bread experiences.

DSM-Firmenich has opened a new US baking innovation facility in Princeton, New Jersey, as part of a broader €700m investment to advance its global R&D capabilities.

The industrial wafer baking sector is witnessing a significant technological advancement with the introduction of induction heating technology