The dynamics of the commercial vehicle market are very different from those of the fashion-driven passenger vehicle market. When it comes to electric trucks, it’s fleet buyers who are taking the initiative, from Germany’s Deutsche Post to Amazon to UPS . Now the bakery giant Grupo Bimbo has announced plans to build its own EVs. Mexico City-based Grupo Bimbo is… Read more »
Italy’s Gruppo Ferrero reported a consolidated turnover of around €11.4 billion, up 6.2% year-on-year, in its financial year ended 31 August 2019. The company generated almost €8.1 billion of its total turnover in Europe, driven by strong performance in Germany and France. In non-European markets, the confectioner’s turnover amounted to approximately €3.3 billion, with the US as a top performer…. Read more »
Mondelez International today announced an agreement to acquire a significant majority interest in Give & Go, a North American leader in fully-finished sweet baked goods and owners of the famous “ two-bite”® brand and the “ Create-A-Treat”® brand known for cookie and gingerbread house decorating kits. Give & Go is being sold by funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners,… Read more »
The Barry Callebaut Group today announced the launch of the world’s first personalized 3D printed chocolate at scale, through its global decoration brand Mona Lisa . Mona Lisa is the first brand to launch personalized 3D printed chocolate at scale, made from Belgian chocolate. The move revolutionizes the world of chocolate craft by combining industry-leading production technology, bespoke design and Barry… Read more »
General Mills Foodservice has launched its Pillsbury Professional Online Community, a resource to help foodservice professionals, according to a press release. The website will connect users to a community of baking experts and enthusiasts nationwide to share ideas, ask questions and collaborate in a supportive online forum. The digital platform will offer recipe inspiration, how-to videos, baking trend analysis and… Read more »
Valrhona Celebrates the Five-Year Anniversary of L’École Valrhona Brooklyn with Special Classes Located in New York, California and One in Paris with Chef Pierre Hermé Valrhona has released its 2020 schedule for professional classes at L’École Valrhona Brooklyn, located in DUMBO. To celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Brooklyn location, the Valrhona team put together its most exciting schedule yet… Read more »
Vegan diets are on the rise, and food producers that aren’t making plant-based products are starting to take notice of this. Cadbury, one of the world’s best-known chocolate makers, is the latest company to jump on the trend by launching a new plant-based version of its Dairy Milk chocolate bar. “We’re always listening to our consumers, so we can develop… Read more »
In the United States, National Croissant Day recognizes a flaky pastry enjoyed at every meal. Croissants are a buttery, crescent-shaped rolls that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Legend surrounds this pastry, as is often the case with a popular, worldly treat. What is known, is that crescent-shaped breads have been found around the world for… Read more »
At the end of January 2020, Bühler’s information security management system has been certified with the most respected cybersecurity standard: ISO 27001:2013. With this certification, Bühler showcases how important information security is for the company. ISO 27001 protects key areas such as internal business IT, the automation solution Mercury MES, the Bühler Insights platform, and the myBühler customer portal. “Today,… Read more »
The survey examined consumer perception of, and interest in, sourdough, as well as any gaps in knowledge, in order to ascertain how best to communicate the health, history and flavour benefits of sourdough. Puratos UK, part of the international baking, patisserie and chocolate ingredients business, has reported there is significant growth potential for sourdough consumption in the UK following a… Read more »
