People
Facilities
Jonathan Mougel Appointed Technical Director at École Bellouet
Jonathan Mougel, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, becomes technical director at École Bellouet from January 2026. The Paris pastry school, owned by Puratos, expands beyond traditional training to offer consultancy services for industrial bakers and hospitality businesses navigating market changes.
People
Food Alert Appoints New Managing Director
Food Alert names Fraser Parramint as new Managing Director, replacing retiring David Bashford after 26 years. Parramint brings 25+ years food industry experience from Marks & Spencer, Byron, and The Bread Factory to lead UK compliance services expansion.
Funding & investment
New Qualification Launched to Develop Bakery Team Leaders in England
NFDT launches Level 3 Lead Baker Diploma in England to upskill bakery supervisors. New NFDT Academy supports wider technical and leadership training.
People
Monbake Appoints Former Reckitt Executive as New Chief Executive
Spanish bakery group Monbake has appointed former Reckitt director Borja Lomba Sorrondegui as CEO, replacing Aurelio Antuna who becomes chairman. The leadership change comes as the CVC-owned company continues European expansion.
People
Ivor McKane Takes President Elect Role at Craft Bakers Association
Ivor McKane appointed President Elect of Craft Bakers Association, bringing 30+ years industry experience from Unilever and CSM Ingredients. Former ABIM and ABST President takes role amid sector evolution.
Exclusives
COFALEC's New Head Outlines Strategy for Industrial Baking Challenges
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.
New products
What Gen Z Wants from Bakery Products: A Student's Fresh Perspective
Discover how a food tech student developed an Instagram-worthy matcha coconut loaf for UK supermarkets. Fresh insights into Gen Z consumer preferences, sustainable ingredient sourcing, and commercial bakery product development methodology.
