This year’s edition introduces the Alternative Protein Innovation Award, reflecting the growing importance of alternative protein sources, including plants, fungi, algae, microbes and insects, in food and beverage development. The shortlist includes 26 entries across eight categories, selected from 133 submissions worldwide by a panel of eleven industry experts led by Professor Colin Dennis, Chair of the Board of Trustees at IFIS Ltd. worldbakers.com/event/fi-eur…

Benedikt Hahn, Managing Director of Bäckerei Hahn, explained that the company chose the solution as an alternative to investing in new refrigerated vehicles, citing lower costs, temperature stability and simplified delivery processes. Products also remain chilled inside the containers after delivery, according to Hahn. The decision followed a total cost assessment covering initial investment, operating expenses and quality requirements. Bäckerei Hahn estimates that the transition could generate annual savings of approximately EUR100,000. va-Q-tec’s rental model allows the bakery to avoid significant upfront expenditure while adjusting the number of containers to its operational needs. worldbakers.com/process/back…

In her new role, Thomas will lead ABA’s Global Supply Chain & Logistics Professional Group and contribute to the association’s nutrition policy initiatives. Her responsibilities will include supporting federal advocacy efforts and addressing regulatory and legislative challenges affecting commercial bakers. Rasma Zvaners, VP of Government Relations at ABA, stated: “Tiana brings a strong combination of executive branch and legislative experience, along with the relationship-building and communication skills essential to effective advocacy” worldbakers.com/businesses/a…

Hapman is presenting its new bulk material handling and conveying equipment at PACK EXPO International 2026, taking place October 18 to 21 in Chicago, Illinois. The company is also introducing a new conveying solution designed for applications requiring improved cleanability, product integrity and simplified maintenance. The company is exhibiting its solutions at Booth LU-7258. worldbakers.com/event/hapman…

The technology automates the cleaning process through touch-screen controls. Once activated, the system sprays cleaning agent into the baking chamber before sanitising and drying the interior without further operator intervention. According to MIWE, the process can be completed in less than one hour, depending on the level of cleaning required. worldbakers.com/process/miwe…

According to Commercial Bakeries, the transaction will expand its product offering in the specialty, seasonal and better-for-you cookie and cracker categories, while providing Partners with access to a broader manufacturing and distribution network. Shawn Warren, CEO of Commercial Bakeries, said: “We are delighted to welcome Cara, Greg, and the entire Partners team into our expanded bakery network, […] We are committed to building upon the legacy and success developed by Cara, Greg, and their mother Marian Harris, and we are confident that together we will accelerate further towards our vision of ‘Baking Up Better’ every day and in every way.” worldbakers.com/businesses/c…

Hyo-hoon Lee, head of Ingredient Marketing at Daesang, stated: “As health awareness and interest in reducing sugar intake grow in North America, demand for allulose is rising rapidly, and its use is expanding into more food categories, […] Through Sweevero, we aim to go beyond supplying allulose by helping customers address the challenges of sugar reduction, particularly in taste and product quality. By combining our production capabilities with customized solutions and taste modulation technologies, we will strengthen partnerships with global food companies and expand our presence in key markets.” worldbakers.com/businesses/d…

Pedro Moreira da Silva, Executive Vice-Chairman of Cerealis, stated: “The main driver of this transaction is the opportunity to build on highly complementary product ranges, technologies and expertise, […] Panzani and Cerealis share the same entrepreneurial culture, a long-term commitment to their brands and markets, and a common ambition for growth. It will strengthen our capacity for innovation and create new growth opportunities for both companies.” worldbakers.com/businesses/p…

Liz Matthews, Global Chief Food Innovation Officer at Taco Bell, stated: “Our fans have shown us they love seeing familiar flavors show up on the Taco Bell menu in exciting ways, and that’s what makes partnering with Milk Bar so great, […] The Milk Bar Birthday Cake Empanada lets us take an iconic Birthday Cake flavor and reimagine it as a crispy Taco Bell treat that’s nostalgic, unexpected and made for celebrating everyday moments.” The sweet empanada will be sold at the price of USD3.49, and it’s filled with cake batter flavored filling and topped with pink frosting and rainbow sprinkles. worldbakers.com/product/taco…

ISM Ingredients 2027 will focus on ingredient innovations for the sweets, snacks and bakery industries, including sugar reduction, fiber enrichment, cocoa alternatives and natural food colors. The event will take place in Cologne, Germany, from January 31 to February 3, bringing together approximately 110 exhibitors from 31 countries. According to an August 2026 analysis by Innova Market Insights, nearly half of consumers worldwide report reducing their sugar intake to maintain a healthier diet. Additionally, approximately one in six new food and beverage products making low-sugar, sugar-free or sugar-reduced claims also highlights fiber content. worldbakers.com/event/ism-in…

Dan Jones, Marketing Manager at British Bakels, said: “Christmas is an occasion where familiarity really matters. From our work with bakers and what consumers are telling us, we know people still want the products and flavours they know and love, but that does not mean bakers cannot be creative. […] The opportunity is to build on those favourites through richer flavour combinations, added texture and distinctive finishes, rather than reinventing the Christmas range completely.” worldbakers.com/trend/britis…

Additionally, the company presented its piston depositor module, which combines direct-to-belt delivery with precision control to produce perfectly circular large wafer products. The PDM can be integrated alongside Rotoform and extrusion equipment on IPCO’s Chip and Chunk Moulding triple-pass steel belt cooler line, allowing for the integration of three depositing systems on a single line. Mitchell Paquaij IPCO Global Product Manager, Food, stated: “Rotoform is at the heart of all our high-capacity chocolate forming solutions, […] We invite visitors to come and see the system in operation on our stand.” worldbakers.com/process/ipco…

Crespel & Deiters will participate in this year’s edition of Fi Europe, which will be held in Frankfurt, Germany from November 17 to 19, and will demonstrate how plant-based raw materials can be turned into functional food ingredients and application-specific solutions through targeted technological refinement. At this event, they will highlight becoming an investor of VEPRONA GmbH from the Münsterland region which aims to secure the availability of single-variety soy grown in Europe and offer sustainable and functional soy ingredients for the food industry. worldbakers.com/event/crespe…

ARYZTA AG Chairman and Interim CEO, Urs Jordi, said: “Heiner Kamps brings extensive industry experience, strong leadership and strategic thinking to the role of Chairman. He knows ARYZTA and its business very well and has made a valuable contribution to the Board over the past six years. He is well placed to provide continuity in the leadership of the Board and guide ARYZTA through the next phase of its development.” worldbakers.com/businesses/a…

Susanna Palatucci, Vice President, Commercial Innovation and Strategy at Tate & Lyle, said: “What makes technologies like this particularly interesting is their potential to open up new ways of accessing valuable ingredients, while also considering consistency, supply reliability and the responsible use of natural resources. We’re encouraged by the progress of the program and what it could add to our science-led approach to sweetener innovation.” Dr Zaki Rakib, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of BioHarvest Sciences, said: “The value of this collaboration goes beyond a single development program. It is about exploring how Botanical Synthesis can open up new approaches to ingredient innovation, particularly where traditional production methods can be complex or resource-intensive.” worldbakers.com/ingredient/t…

Yvon Guérin, CEO of the Vandemoortele Group, stated: “Délifrance brings recognized bakery know-how, an inspirational brand, strong customer relationships and talented people, […] As a family-owned company, Vandemoortele brings operational strength, entrepreneurship and a long-term perspective. By joining forces, we are strengthening our ability to serve customers today while opening exciting opportunities for the future.” The CEO of Délifrance, Robert O’Boyle, said: “For our customers, continuity remains key, […] They will continue to work with the teams they know and trust, while gaining access to the operational strength, broader know-how and long-term investment capacity of a stronger European bakery group.” worldbakers.com/businesses/v…

"This kind of event was missing from the Romanian, and maybe the Eastern European, market." At the first edition of World Bakers Summit in Bucharest, Alina Stan, Senior Editor at Progresiv, talked to Irina Stăncescu, Founder of Pain Plaisir, about a good year for the brand and what consumers will look for next. Her outlook: - "Prudently optimistic": Pain Plaisir opened three shops this year and may open another one if the right opportunity arises. - As pressure on family budgets increases, people will be more careful about what they spend on, looking for value, good ingredients and health. - The Summit brings large industry and artisan bakers together. "I think next year it will be an even bigger edition." 🎥 Watch the interview below. 📖 Event report: worldbakers.com/world-bakers… #WorldBakersSummit #ArtisanBakery #BakeryIndustry

🚪 "It's never too early to start talking." René van Ass, Business Development Officer at Verhoeven Family of Companies, on why the time for conversations about 2027 is now, and why the bakery industry gains when competitors and partners open their doors to each other. In conversation with Alina Stan (Progresiv) at World Bakers Summit 2026. 🎥 Full interview 👇 #WorldBakersSummit #Verhoeven #BakeryIndustry

Denis Steker, Senior Vice President, Koelnmesse, stated: “ISM Middle East has always connected the global sweets and snacks industry with high-growth markets in the Middle East, Africa and far beyond. This year, in particular, is accentuating just how important this platform is for many international manufacturers.” Mark Napier, Vice President, ISM Middle East, InD, said: “ISM Middle East brings a distinctive combination of international manufacturing expertise and regional buying demand to Dubai. The value of the event is not simply in the breadth of products on display, but in the opportunity it creates for manufacturers and buyers to meet directly, understand market requirements and develop commercial relationships across APMEA.” worldbakers.com/event/ism-mi…

Helen Sinclair, UK Marketing Manager at Baker & Baker, stated: “We’ve listened to our customers, and the mixed box format has been designed with flexibility in mind […] Flexibility which can help companies to increase choice, optimize freezer space and improve cashflow. The box is ideal for smaller operators who face the weekly challenge of which savory and sweet products to stock to meet customer demand, while larger operators can take the mixed box to offer a premium range alongside their standard selection.” worldbakers.com/product/bake…