News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
US bakery-café chain Panera Bread Company has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Luxembourg investment fund JAB Holding, squashing speculation that Starbucks would succeed in attaining the acquisition.
Crisp Sensation has completed an expansion of its management team, hiring Lucas Hendrikse, former senior VP, Food Ingredients, DSM, as CEO.
Specialist bread products manufacturer Chaucer Foods UK has formed a partnership with olive oil brand Filippo Berio to develop the range of Filippo Berio Crostini.
Almarai is rumoured to be among the companies in line to bid for Saudi Grains Organisation’s milling monopoly.