Lesaffre taps Edouard Gestat as baking marketing director He joined the company in 2011 as CEO of Biospringer EMEA, for five years. SF&WB Staff April 3, 2026 Gestat is taking over Thomas Lesaffre’s role within Baking with Lesaffre after his nomination as Fermentis general manager.Read More
Natural sweeteners elevate snack and bakery formulations Producers have numerous alternatives at their disposal when looking to avoid sugar. David Feder February 2, 2026 While consumers continue craving sweet treats, an increasing number are souring on sugar, artificial sweeteners, and other ingredients.Read More
ABA taps two new NextGenBaker co-chairs Jill Stang is a vice president at Lesaffre; Josh Bickford is president of Clyde’s Donuts. SF&WB Staff December 12, 2025 The two new leaders will head the American Bakers Association’s leadership development company.Read More
Fun Friday: Collabs galore with CakeBites x Stranger Things, Knicks x Insomnia Cookies, and Mars Wrigley ITR x Crocs Is your home state among the top 10 candy corn loving regions? Find out here. Jenni Spinner October 3, 2025 If you're a big fan of Stranger Things and also love delicious miniature cakes, you're definitely going to want to read this week's Fun Friday.Read More
Lesaffre adds VP of sales and business development Jill Stang comes to the company from IFF, where she was director of sales. SF&WB Staff July 23, 2025 The new hire also previously worked for TerraVia and Udi's Gluten Free.Read More
ABA honors industry leaders with new award In its first year, 25 nominees were recognized, with 6 companies receiving honors. SF&WB Staff March 31, 2025 The organization's Champions for a Better Tomorrow Awards were given during ABA Convention on March 25.Read More
Lesaffre acquires dsm-firmenich's yeast extract business The move will reinforce the company's presence in the savory ingredients market. Liz Parker Kuhn June 12, 2024 Lesaffre has announced the signing of a transaction with dsm-firmenich, regarding its yeast extract business.Read More
Snack and bakery producers want clean-label enzymes and emulsifiers Snack and bakery producers increasingly are turning to clean-label enzyme and emulsification solutions. Joyce Friedberg November 22, 2023 Processing aides are ingredients typically used in small quantities, but they can have a big impact on the functional properties in snack and bakery products. Emulsifiers and enzymes are two examples of such ingredients. Read More
Red Star Yeast adds fermenter at facility to broaden service to baking industry The expansion comes in response to growing demand and increased interest in biotech. September 5, 2023 The expansion comes in response to growing demand and increased interest in biotech.Read More
ABA names new executive committee, board members The new American Bakers Association leaders include execs from Flowers Foods and BCW. April 13, 2023 The new American Bakers Association leaders include execs from Flowers Foods and BCW.Read More