Milling & Baking News

29/10/2025

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06/10/2025

[Sponsored] The current emphasis on health and wellness in America is an open door for grain foods messaging. In this webinar, join Lallemand Baking and Grain Foods Foundation to learn why communication with consumers is absolutely critical right now and how all category stakeholders, with coordinated voices, can put forward a science-based, grains-positive, consumer-focused message.



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23/09/2025

The UPF debate rages on as grain-based foods continue to face scrutiny from the White House's MAHA Commission.

“We’re in a very dynamic time and something that I’ve quite honestly never really seen before,” said Rasma Zvaners, vice president of government relations for the American Bakers Association (ABA), in a session titled “Ultra-Processed Foods: A Collaborative Dialogue,” held Sept. 15 at the expo in Las Vegas.

Russ Redman has more from the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) IBIEducate session, including quotations from Erin E. Ball, executive director of the Grain Foods Foundation (GFF), Campbell Genn, senior director of government relations at the ABA and Tricia Psota, partner at Nutrition In Demand.

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Government push for ultra-processed foods definition mobilizes industry.

22/09/2025

Before you go:

Take a look at Jeff Gelski's deep dive into Vandemoortele's fiscal 2025, including insight into key mergers and acquisitions and quotations from Yvon Guérin, chief executive officer.

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The Belgian-based company has another acquisition pending with Bunge.

22/09/2025

New flavor alert! The Hershey Company is expanding its Dot's Pretzels brand with a new buffalo flavored offering.

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Will join company’s product portfolio as a permanent addition.

19/09/2025

Nothing says Friday like a good pizza, and Katie's Pizza will now sell its products at Target stores.

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Frozen artisan-style pizzas come in four varieties.

18/09/2025

Today's top story:

Fengate Private Equity, a division of Fengate Asset Management, has acquired Sweets from the Earth, a Toronto-based manufacturer of plant-based and allergy-friendly sweet baked foods. Brooke Just has the details below ⬇️

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Fengate Private Equity acquires majority stake in plant-based, allergy-friendly sweet baked foods maker.

16/09/2025

Did you make it to the Donuts with Dawn Foods event today at International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE)? Presented by the Society of Bakery Women, this popular event was led by Carrie Jones-Barber, chief executive officer of Dawn Foods Global, alongside Trina J Bediako, chief executive officer of New Horizons Baking Company , and Sarah Tsocanos, bakery R&D manager, The Campbell's Company.

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16/09/2025

Don't forget to grab your copy of the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) Daily on the show floor today! You can also access the full digital edition right here: https://ow.ly/I3L750WXGKO.

Want to know why Baking & Snack editor Charlotte Atchley is rocking out? The guitar pictured below is signed by Duff Goldman, and attendees can win when they scan the QR code found in Tuesday's News Daily. The guitar was provided by AB Mauri North America. Rock on bakers!

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15/09/2025

Today in IBIEducate:

(From left) Rasma Zvaners of the American Bakers Association, Tricia Psota of Nutrition In Demand, Erin E. Ball of the Grain Foods Foundation and Campbell Genn of the American Bakers Association delve into the debate surrounding ultra-processed foods at International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE).

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15/09/2025

Don't forget to enter Sosland Publishing's Daily Dough contest by scanning the QR code found on page 11 of International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) Monday Daily!

15/09/2025

Have you gotten today's edition of IBIE News? Make sure you grab a copy by one of our official International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) media stands at both the North and West Hall.

You can also check out the digital edition right here! ⬇️

https://ow.ly/jJ1G50WWV7Q

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