The EU's ban on Bisphenol A in food contact materials is now in force, with transition deadlines running to 2029. New official guidance, structured as 40 questions and answers, clarifies what is prohibited, what is exempt, how compliance testing works and what declarations of conformity must contain. For industrial bakers, the most pressing issues concern coatings, inks, adhesives and professional production equipment.

Food safety incidents average more than five alerts daily in Britain alone. Allergen labelling, physical contaminants and bacterial threats continue challenging European manufacturers, whilst advanced inspection technology offers practical solutions for reducing recall risks across production lines.

Swindon-based Pipp & Co expands beyond doughnuts with vegan banana walnut loaf, producing 25,000+ units weekly. SALSA-certified bakery demonstrates commercial viability of plant-based range expansion for industrial bakers.

The baked goods and cereal sector represents one of the most dynamic and strategic areas of the food industry and will be among the key players at the next edition of Cibus Tec, scheduled to take place in Parma (Italy) from October 27 to 30, 2026.

Essential guide for European industrial bakers on metal detector testing protocols. Learn validation, verification, and routine monitoring methods to prevent contamination, meet retailer requirements, and protect brand reputation. Includes testing frequencies, innovation updates and compliance best practices for bakery production lines.

In a busy industrial bakery, heat, humidity and airborne particles can quickly turn the workspace into an uncomfortable and inefficient...

Fedima remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a sustainable and innovative bakery industry.

EIT Food and Foundation Earth to develop internationally adopted and accepted standards for the environmental scoring of food through new...