Baking & Snacks – LATEST NEWS
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Tiger Brands consolidates production with mega bakery construction in Gauteng
The new facility, expected to be completed and commissioned in 2026, will consolidate several smaller inland bakeries into a single high-capacity production hub capable of producing approximately 12,000 loaves of bread every hour.
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Rise Baking Company to acquire Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery in Northeast expansion move
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, pending standard closing conditions.
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Pladis expands Hobnobs portfolio with launch of McVitie’s White Hobnobs
Product positioning and formulation highlights include the use of 100% wholegrain oats in the biscuit base and a white chocolate flavour coating rather than a plain sugar glaze
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Puratos opens new Flour Competence Center to tackle raw material variability
The specialized research hub is dedicated entirely to advanced flour analysis, application guidance, and the interpretation of crop variations.
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Ferrero Group initiates US$69.6M industrial expansion program in France
This project will support the development of industrial capacity dedicated to this strategic innovation for the Nutella brand by installing a production line unique in Europe.