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Sustainability

Sustainability

European Bakeries Gain Access to Certified Conveyor Belt Recycling Scheme

Bakeries and food manufacturers across Europe now have access to a certified recycling solution for modular plastic conveyor belting, following a partnership between conveyor specialist Intralox, waste management firm PreZero and Recycling Service Centrum (RSC) in The Netherlands.

Retail

Extended Shelf-Life Doughnuts Deliver Measurable Waste Reduction for Retailers

Simply Doughnuts has completed a data-driven benchmarking exercise that quantifies the waste reduction benefits of extended shelf-life doughnuts. The results show waste rates more than 30 times lower than category averages.

Innovation

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.

Exclusives

Acorn and Carob Bean Flours

Discover how ancient Roman ingredients are revolutionising modern bakery. Acorn and carob flours offer sustainable, nutrient-rich alternatives to traditional cereals, perfect for both conventional and gluten-free breads with exceptional health benefits and unique flavors.

Research

Sugar Beet Disease Controls Show Progress, Supply Outlook Improves

European sugar beet yields improved in 2025 as integrated pest management reduced reed glass-winged cicada populations threatening German sugar production. Südzucker reports higher beet yields and sugar content versus 2024, though emergency insecticide approvals remain necessary for 2026. Industrial bakers face reduced supply risk as coordinated control strategies show measurable progress against SBR and Stolbur bacterial diseases.

Funding & investment

Acorn flour producer receives Fedima's first sustainability grant

Spanish producer De Bellota wins Fedima's inaugural €20,000 Sustainability Grant for acorn-based bakery ingredients with low carbon footprint and rural impact.

Exclusives

Opinion: Unlocking the power of barley protein

Ingredient transparency and nutrition have become paramount for many health-conscious consumers, particularly within the plant-based food and beverage industry. Declan Rooney, business development director at ClonBio Foods, outlines barley's potential as an ingredient poised to meet growing demand for healthy protein and fibre in bakery and snacking applications.

Sustainability

Fedima Extends €20,000 Sustainability Grant Deadline for European Bakery Sector

Fedima extends application deadline to 15 August 2025 for €20,000 sustainability grant supporting European bakery sector. Grant targets small businesses, craft bakers and research institutes developing sustainable solutions in circular economy, waste reduction and energy efficiency. Applications open to EU, EFTA, UK and Turkey-based organisations with turnover under €10 million.

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