Regulation
Health
Fortification: A cornerstone of public health, food product innovation and regulatory challenges
Food fortification is evolving beyond public health into personalised nutrition, driven by consumer demand, GLP-1 medication trends, and functional food innovation.
Research
Fedima reports €7.8bn turnover as bakery ingredients sector navigates regulatory shifts
Fedima's 2025 report details enzyme labelling positions, allergen guidance and sustainability grants for Europe's €7.8bn bakery ingredients sector.
Sustainability
Spooner Launches Free Decarbonisation Guide for Industrial Bakeries
Spooner has published a free practical guide to bakery decarbonisation, drawing on contributions from Baker & Baker, Siemens and the Federation of Bakers. It covers emissions data, net-zero barriers, hybrid equipment, and the flexibility bakeries need to future-proof their operations.
Health
Flour Fortification Mandate Demands Industry Response on Consumer Education
ACI Group urges food manufacturers to educate consumers about mandatory folic acid fortification in flour before December's deadline, as Government data shows significant folate deficiency across multiple demographics despite the nutrient's proven health benefits.
Regulation
Industry Calls for Strategic Reformulation as UK Advertising Restrictions Take Effect
UK food manufacturers face new advertising restrictions requiring strategic reformulation as regulations limit promotion of 13 product categories. Ingredient suppliers urge focus on functional nutrients and transparent supply chains over compliance workarounds.
Exclusives
BEIM Report 2025
Baking Europe Ingredients Market Report 2025, a data-driven annual intelligence brief tailored for senior leaders in Europe’s industrial bakery sector. This edition delivers fresh insights on ingredient pricing, risk trends, sustainability mandates and regional market dynamics. Empowering CEOs, procurement heads and strategy teams to make smarter, future-proof decisions.
Regulation
Mercosur Deal Raises Questions Over EU Sugar Supply Stability
EU-Mercosur trade deal's sugar quotas raise supply chain concerns for industrial bakeries as safeguard mechanism fails to prevent factory closures.
Regulation
New ISO Standard Establishes Technical Framework for Baker's Yeast Quality
ISO 23983:2025 establishes the first international standard for baker's yeast quality. Developed by COFALEC and ISO TC 34, it defines technical specifications for fresh and dry yeast formats, including microbiological criteria, physico-chemical parameters, and testing protocols for industrial bakers.









