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With 30+ years as an independent entrepreneur and brand builder across multinationals like Sony and Mölnlycke, René Van Ass brings unique expertise in innovation, creative strategy, and business development. His presentation on “Technology: Innovation that Mitigates Supply Chain Uncertainty” will reveal how creativity drives resilient supply chains. Don’t miss his insights at World Bakers Summit. Register now to secure the early bird offer! worldbakerssummit.com/register/

With 20+ years in food industry innovation and a PhD in Applied Biological Sciences, Dr. Isabel Trogh is BENEO’s bakery application expert, helping customers unlock new opportunities with functional ingredients. From plant-based to high-protein development, she brings deep technical expertise to solve real baking challenges. Don’t miss her session at World Bakers Summit. Register now to secure the early bird offer! worldbakerssummit.com/register/

With 25+ years in retail and commercial leadership, Miroslava Vopatová brings a powerful perspective on commercial strategy, category growth, and customer development across Europe’s online grocery market. Don’t miss her session at World Bakers Summit. Register now to secure the early bird offer: worldbakerssummit.com/register/

Leading Puratos across Central & Eastern Europe, Gabriela Bereș is a recognized industry leader who transformed Puratos Romania into a market leader and doubled its performance. Her “Food for Good” vision drives innovation in clean-label and sustainable bakery solutions. Don’t miss her presentation on “Innovation that Supports Clean Label & Sustainability Claims” at World Bakers Summit. Register now to secure the early bird offer! worldbakerssummit.com/register/

Thomas Dohse, the Director of interpack, declared: “interpack is the most important platform in its sector. Building on this position, we are consistently developing the event further. We listen carefully to what exhibitors and visitors need and are creating a format that will support their success at the trade fair even more effectively. This is the first visible sign of that. Further innovations will follow,”. interpack is the world’s leading trade fair for processing and packaging technology for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics as well as consumer and industrial goods. worldbakers.com/event/interpac…

The assessment is based on multiple data sources and indicates significant variations between regions and crops. Per Germundsson, the Director of Grain Business at Lantmännen, stated: “This year’s forecast shows a clearly weaker harvest situation. The winter has had a severe impact, particularly on winter wheat, while farmers also face high costs and low grain prices. For many farmers, this amounts to a triple challenge: lower volumes, pressured grain prices and high production costs.” worldbakers.com/businesses/swe…

Leading one of the top bakery technology providers globally, Norbert Hübler drives strategic expansion and customer-centric innovation at König Group. His “Solution Thinking” approach helps bakeries tackle labor shortages, rising costs, and market volatility. Don’t miss his insights at World Bakers Summit. Register now to secure the early bird offer! worldbakerssummit.com/register/

Bill Cronin, the CEO of Pasco Economic Development Council, which is a company that played a facilitation role in bringing Bauducco to Zephyrhills, states: “Bauducco’s decision to expand in Zephyrhills and create 600 jobs is a tremendous win for Pasco County. These are the kinds of opportunities that change lives and provide quality jobs for our residents while strengthening our local economy. We are proud that a globally recognized brand like Bauducco sees Pasco County as a place where it can grow and succeed, and we look forward to supporting their continued success for many years to come.” worldbakers.com/businesses/bau…

The Bakery Playbook is meant to serve as a roadmap for food safety excellence in commercial baking. The first one of the series promises to come with additional topics, research findings and implementation tools to be announced as the initiative progresses. Eric Dell, the CEO of ABA, has stated that “Food safety remains the foundation of consumer confidence and business success for the industry, […] Through this collaboration with AIB, we will be able to provide practical, bakery-specific resources that help ABA members continue their longstanding commitment to safe, high-quality operations.” Along with him, the President of AIB International, Aaron Edwards, stated: “As part of our nonprofit mission to support the food industry, this collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing food safety throughout the commercial baking industry.” worldbakers.com/trend/aba-and-…

The first Romanian bread sommelier and 2025 Bread Sommelier World Championship finalist, Lara Schütz is a master baker who bridges craft, science, and communication. Her masterclass on “Sensory Analysis as a Professional Tool in the Bakery” will show you how to integrate precise sensory evaluation into quality control and team culture. Don’t miss this unique session at World Bakers Summit. Register now to secure the early bird offer! worldbakerssummit.com/register/

“Our partnership with Cybake is an important step in the transformation of our prepared food business,” said Visal Perera, Head of Fresh Departments at Keells Supermarkets and Vice President of John Keells Group. “As we continue to scale, having the right systems and processes in place is critical to ensuring consistent availability, reducing waste, and delivering a better experience for our customers. Cybake provides us with the visibility and planning capabilities needed to support our growth ambitions while maintaining operational excellence across our network.” “Keells is such an impressive operation with a big focus on the quality of the fresh food it makes in its stores. As part of this project, I went to Sri Lanka and saw, first-hand, how committed the company is to operational excellence and their bold and innovative food-to-go plans,” said Ali Lyons, CEO of Cybake. worldbakers.com/process/keells…

Mark Salman, incoming Chief Executive Officer of Midera, declared: “The new Credit Agreement gives us ample capacity to execute on our acquisition-driven growth strategy as we transition to a stand-alone public company. […] With our diversified portfolio of leading brands, strong global customer relationships, and comprehensive total line solutions, we’re positioned to be the acquiror of choice in a fragmented market while continuing to invest in innovation and operational excellence.” The Chief Executive Officer of Middleby, Tim FitzGerald, added: “Midera is well positioned to accelerate growth as an independent company and this Credit Agreement provides the balance sheet flexibility to execute their strategy. The size and terms of the credit facility are reflective of Midera’s compelling financial profile and we remain confident in Midera’s outlook as it enters its next chapter of growth as an independent company.” worldbakers.com/businesses/mid…

Fi Europe 2026 is also set to present the latest best-in-class ingredients while showcasing various natural and organic solutions. Besides the exhibitions, networking opportunities, and discussions about trending topics and ingredients, the event will provide free Innovation Tours. The purpose of these tours is to offer guided insights into how exhibitors are responding to market demands through improved technology, meat alternatives, and new ideas for sustainability. worldbakers.com/event/fi-europ…

WIESHEW has reportedly found a solution to the challenges that are currently being posed on chain stores and retail sectors by the rising energy prices. The Wnet software solution for the digital networking of WIESHEW’s in-store ovens provides customers with insights into where energy is currently is being consumed. worldbakers.com/process/wieshe…

According to ARYZTA, the acquisition will support further organic growth in south-west France, a region centred on Bordeaux, while reinforcing Coup de Pates’ position in the country’s frozen bakery and foodservice distribution market. “The SEB acquisition consolidates Coup de Pates as the regional frozen distributor in south-west France and provides an excellent platform to deliver further strong organic growth for the French business,” said Urs Jordi, Chairman and Interim Group CEO of ARYZTA. worldbakers.com/businesses/ary…

AMF Den Boer, in close collaboration with Grupo Bimbo Corporate, Bimbo Portugal and Kiwa Technology, announced the successful testing of a full retrofit of a baking zone in an existing bread oven using Direct Hydrogen Fired (DHF) burners. This testing took place in October 2025, in Portugal, and it proved the concept of bread baking using hydrogen gas as a heat source. worldbakers.com/process/amf-an…

This facility will be dedicated to producing fibers from grains, FibAX representing its first product. Dunaföldvár is also where ClonBio Foods’ ingredient production campus resides, and the campus is home to the company’s PurusPro barley protein operation. ClonBio is currently making the fiber at pilot scale, and this new facility will allow them to produce it at commercial volumes for the first time. worldbakers.com/businesses/clo…

This acquisition helps Europastry strengthen its position as one of the leading global players in the bakery sector. The combined company will be focusing on bakery across categories and channels with consumer tailwinds and will continue to operate under its existing brand and management team following completion of the transaction. The Executive Chairman of Europastry, Jordi Galles, stated: “This transaction is much more than an acquisition: it is the coming together of two companies that share values, a long-term vision, and the same approach to business. […] We are convinced that Highland is the ideal business to accelerate our growth in the United States.” worldbakers.com/businesses/eur…

The investment programme includes upgrades at the company’s edible oils facility in Izegem, an expansion of its gourmet chocolate production site in Mouscron, and the development of a new pilot plant at its Innovation Center in Vilvoorde. “Belgium is a key strategic hub for Cargill in Europe, thanks to its strong food industry, close customer connectivity, and advanced logistics infrastructure that enable efficient supply across Western Europe,” said Geert Maesmans, Vice President of R&D for Cargill’s Food business in EMEA and Cargill’s Belgium country lead. worldbakers.com/businesses/car…

The launch follows growing demand from consumers seeking convenient nutrition solutions that fit into busy family lifestyles. TruHeight said the additions are intended to support daily routines ranging from breakfast and school lunches to post-activity snacking. “Our customers already trust us for their kids’ daily nutrition. These products let us support the whole family across more moments in the day, from the morning rush to a post-practice snack, without compromising on quality,” said co-founders Justin Rapoport and Eden Stelmach. worldbakers.com/product/truhei…