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While the pasta unit has been profitable and has benefited from recent capital investment, Cerealto indicated that the business would be better positioned under a dedicated pasta operator.

Bühler demonstrated operational resilience in 2025, improving profitability and sustaining investment in innovation despite a challenging global environment for capital goods.

The new state-of-the-art plant marks a significant expansion of the company’s manufacturing footprint in India and reinforces its long-term commitment to serving the fast-growing food and bakery sector.

Flowers Foods reported a mixed set of operating improvements, offset by a material non cash charge, resulting in a net loss for the period.

Consumer demand for healthier, cleaner-label foods and heightened interest in sustainable diets are driving manufacturers to broaden plant-based offerings, while innovations in ingredients and processing are improving texture, shelf life, and nutritional profiles to better match traditional bread products.