French frozen bakery manufacturer Bridor has launched a Praline and Hazelnut Swirl targeting coffee shops, cafés and hotels. The 100g ready-to-bake Viennese pastry was developed following research showing 78% of European consumers favour hazelnut praline fillings.

Fondo Italiano d'Investimento has taken a majority stake in Alimenta Produzioni, the Riccione-based manufacturer of piadina and pinsa. The €50 million revenue company, which holds a leading position in IGP Romagna piadina, generates over one-third of sales from international markets including the UK, Germany and the United States.

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Lantmännen Unibake expands into Netherlands with €50M Boboli Benelux acquisition, adding Mediterranean flatbread production and bake-off technology capabilities.

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.