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.

Scottish Bakers has released its first Future of Bakery industry report in partnership with Dawn Foods, providing market data and consumer insights for industrial bakers. The report reveals Scotland's sweet bakery market is valued at £261 million with 4.6% year-on-year growth, while savoury bakery spend increased 3%. Based on NIQ consumer panel data from 30,000 UK households and bespoke research from 500 Scottish bakery shoppers, the report offers strategic intelligence for business planning.

Valeo Foods Group completes acquisition of Melegatti 1894 assets, adding two Italian production facilities specialising in panettone, pandoro and croissants to expand European sweet bakery manufacturing capacity and international distribution network.

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.

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.

EU experts review Food 2030 framework affecting industrial bakers. New packaging regulations, €228M research funding, and sustainability requirements ahead.

German automation specialist Singer & Sohn GmbH announces partnerships with Rademaker BV for integrated meat-filled bakery product systems and Food Design Solutions for Belgium/Luxembourg sales coverage. Industrial bakers gain access to complete automation solutions for sausage rolls, frikandel pastries, and cevapcici-filled bread products through streamlined procurement processes.

Industrial biscuit manufacturers are investing in automated production systems to meet demand for diverse product formats and higher output. New modular extruder technology addresses flexibility requirements whilst maintaining hygiene standards and operational efficiency in medium to large-scale operations.