Baking Europe spent two days at the company's campus, hosted by Zoé Henneguier and the Lesaffre team, alongside Leah Smith. What we found was more than just a facility tour, it was a genuine look at how a family business approaches innovation.

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 bakers can capitalize on PLMA's 2025 breakthrough: surprise beats price in private label. 30,000+ industry pros saw game-changing bakery innovations like grated balsamic vinegar balls. Learn why premium private label baked goods are winning over cost-cutting strategies and how to transform your bakery business.

The Sustainable Wheat Initiative Symposium will take place June 4-5, 2025 at the Rabobank Conference Center in Utrecht, Netherlands.

The modern industrial bakery relies heavily on dairy ingredients for both functionality and flavour. However, the production of these strained dairy products traditionally generates significant waste in the form of acid whey – a challenge that affects both dairy suppliers and, indirectly, their bakery customers.

Turning Bread into Beer! How the baking industry is tackling waste.

Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen was named Sweden’s most sustainable food company in the Sustainable Brand Index