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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.
Events
Sveba Dahlen Sponsors EuroSkills 2025 Bakery Competition
Sveba Dahlen has been appointed Main Skill Sponsor for the bakery competition at EuroSkills 2025, Europe's premier championship for young professionals.
Ingredients
Innovative Sensor Technology in Forage Farming: Why It Matters to Industrial Bakers
A recent academic milestone in Swedish agriculture could have broader implications for sectors beyond livestock farming — including industrial baking.
Events
France Wins Gold at the iba UIBC Cup of Bakers 2025
Six international teams battled it out for the gold at the iba UIBC Cup of Bakers 2025,
People
International Talent Set to Shine at the iba UIBC Cup of Bakers 2025
On 18 and 19 May 2025, Düsseldorf will host some of the world’s finest bakers as they compete for gold at the iba UIBC Cup of Bakers.