Le Duff Group acquires Spain's Panamar Bakery Group in its largest deal to date, extending Bridor's frozen bakery manufacturing and distribution reach across the Iberian Peninsula.

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.

French bakery manufacturer Bridor has launched a 120g Maxi Croissant targeting the growing crodwich market, with research showing 71% of Europeans want savoury croissant sandwiches and savoury pastries now the second fastest-growing food-to-go category.