The new line has been installed at the company’s Weston Road site in Crewe, increasing its overall cookie production capacity by more than 30%.
Consolidated net sales reached US$2,787.3 million, an increase of 6.6% compared with the prior-year period, while organic net sales on a constant-currency basis rose 3.6%.
The new ingredient solution combines dried rye sourdough with natural enzymes, giving bakers a convenient way to achieve consistent artisan characteristics while improving dough performance.
The company plans to invest around €500m (US$576.3m) across the sites in Belgium, the US and Thailand by 2030.
The new fleet will initially operate on selected Albany bread delivery routes, with plans for a phased expansion as the company evaluates performance, fuel efficiency, and environmental impact.