Bakery / Baking Solutions

Solyve

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Investments & Acquisitions

Lallemand to Expand Production Capacity via Proposed Acquisition of French Baking Ingredient Firms

Lallemand Inc., a Canadian-based producer of yeast, bacteria, fungi, and enzyme solutions, is in exclusive talks to acquire AIT Ingredients and Solyve, two subsidiaries of the French milling group Moulins Soufflet, itself part of the larger agricultural cooperative Groupe InVivo. Founded in Canada, Lallemand operates over 50 manufacturing facilities worldwide and employs approximately 5,500 people. Its portfolio serves a broad set of industries including baking, human and animal nutrition, biofuels, distilled spirits, crop protection, oenology, and brewing. Lallemand’s CEO Antoine Chagnon noted the geographical and sectoral expansion the acquisition would bring: “With the presence of AIT Ingredients in France, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, APAC and Africa, and Solyve in France, these proposed acquisitions will reinforce our presence and increase our global footprint and production capacity and …

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Ingredients

iba 2025: RAPS Presents Ingredient Solutions for Tailor-Made Baked Goods

Under the motto ‘Bake the world a little better’, ingredient and spice expert RAPS will present its solutions for the bakery industry at the international bakery trade fair iba in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 18-22, 2025. The spotlight will be on the company’s functional coating technologies and a wide range of savoury fillings and toppings, many of which are also available in vegan versions. As the bakery sector continues to evolve, RAPS supports manufacturers and bakery chains with highly functional and ready-to-use ingredients for doughs, fillings and toppings. At iba, the company will demonstrate how its innovations contribute to improved flavour and performance in baked goods and snacks.  A key technology on display will be Coatec, RAPS’ proprietary microencapsulation process. It protects sensitive core ingredients …

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Loryma vegan Muffin

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Ingredients

Loryma Presents Functional Wheat Ingredients for Vegan and Nutrient-Optimized Baked Goods at iba Trade Fair 2025

Loryma will be exhibiting its innovative products at iba at stand 15FOOD6. At iba 2025, ingredients specialist Loryma will be showcasing innovative solutions for snacks and baked goods that specifically address current consumer demand. Studies show that the European baked goods and snacks market is caught between tradition and trends towards health-orientated, sustainable and plant-based applications. With the ingredients that the company produces from the natural raw material wheat into functional starches, proteins and stabilisers thanks to its technical expertise, innovative solutions are simple. Manufacturers can specifically and efficiently fulfil the growing consumer demand for vegan products and an improved nutritional profile. With the growing number of health-conscious consumers, manufacturers are challenged to offer holistic plant-based solutions with the best nutritional value. Loryma has developed …

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Manufacturing & Technology

Handtmann Launches New Production Solutions at iba 2025

Under the motto ‘THE TASTE OF INNOVATION’ Handtmann will present itself at iba 2025 in Hall 13, Stand A21, as a global provider of comprehensive machinery solutions for the bakery, confectionery, sweets, and snack industries. Trade show visitors can look forward to a wide range of production processes designed for processing doughs as well as liquid, viscous, stiff, solid, and chunky product masses. The exhibition portfolio also includes customized solutions, all offered in premium quality for those with high standards for product and innovation. The systems are available in various configurations suitable for artisanal businesses, start-ups, mid-sized companies, and large industrial enterprises. In the area of dough dividing, an innovation will be introduced that ensures optimal product quality and precise weight accuracy, especially in industrial …

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Ingredients

Replacing Milk Powder with Rice Syrup Powder in Vegan Chocolate Spreads

As the demand for plant-based and dairy-free alternatives continues to grow, innovation in new ingredients has become essential to crafting products that meet consumer expectations without compromising on taste or texture. This is particularly true for chocolate spreads, where achieving a rich, creamy consistency without traditional milk powder presents unique challenges. In the quest for creating delicious vegan chocolate spreads, one of the key challenges is finding suitable alternatives to traditional milk powder. Rice syrup powder is a promising substitute, offering both functional and sensory benefits that align well with the needs of vegan consumers. What is Rice Syrup Powder? Rice syrup powder is derived from rice syrup, which is produced via our fully natural production process. The syrup is then dehydrated to form a …

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Egg Alternatives

“Eggscellent” plant-based ingredient for vegan baked goods

Ever-increasing sales of plant-based, baked goods are a strong incentive for the creation of innovative new product launches in the category. Here, a new compound from Loryma ensures optimal dough stability and volume without the need for eggs or milk. Top-quality, great-tasting muffins and sponge cakes are just two of the numerous product concepts made possible with Loryma’s latest ingredient innovation, Lory® Stab. While meat and dairy substitutes are now standard supermarket offerings, there is still a distinct lack of variety when it comes to vegan baked goods, despite increasing consumer demand. Here, compensating for the technological properties of hens’ eggs in dough can be a complex task, yet it’s one which can be easily addressed with a new stabilizing system in Loryma’s Lory® Stab …

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Sweets & Snacks

Mumbai’s Ode to Gaia Aims to “Flip the Script on Vegan Patisserie” in India

Ode to Gaia is a fully plant-based patisserie in Mumbai, India. The business aims to “flip the script on vegan patisserie”, offering luxury pastries and desserts that are free of dairy, eggs, and gelatin. Founded in 2019 by Chef Naimita Jagasi, Ode to Gaia uses innovative ingredients to make plant-based versions of complex desserts. This includes a specially developed potato protein-based egg substitute that can be used to stabilize cakes, mousses, and more. The patisserie has also created its own white chocolate alternative made from cashews and cacao butter. Ode to Gaia has a focus on sustainable sourcing, using Fair Trade and locally produced ingredients where possible. The patisserie also works to uplift women through equal-opportunity employment and upskilling. Additionally, Ode to Gaia caters for …

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Land&Monkeys has launched 'le Parisien,' a vegan version of one of the most popular snacks in France: ham-and-butter sandwich.

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Products & Launches

Land&Monkeys Unveils Vegan Version of France’s Favorite Sandwich ‘Jambon Beurre’ with La Vie’s New Ham

French plant-based bakery Land&Monkeys has launched ‘le Parisien’, a vegan version of one of the most popular snacks in France: the ham-and-butter sandwich. Known in the country as jambon beurre, the two-ingredient sandwich became a symbol in Paris in the 1950s, and it is “indisputably” France’s favorite sandwich, explains Land&Monkeys. To replace this bakery classic with ethical and sustainable alternatives, Land&Monkeys partnered with two food tech companies.  Zero pig, zero cow The zero pork ham is the latest development of the French startup La Vie. The vegan ham is said to have the same taste and texture as traditional charcuterie without using texturizing agents and is a source of protein (19 grams of protein per 100). La Vie will launch a virtual restaurant next month in collaboration with Taster. …

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Sea & Flour has received patent approval for its seaweed processing method

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Algae, Microalgae & Seaweed

Sea & Flour’s New Patent Brings Seaweed to Commercial Baking

Philadelphia-based Sea & Flour, the first baking company that uses seaweed to enrich bread and other goods, has received patent approval for its seaweed processing method for baking applications.  Sea & Flour’s breakthrough technology preserves the nutritional profile of seaweed (sometimes lost while processing), addresses its off-taste, and ensures it can be added as a primary ingredient in commercial baking operations. The company’s first seaweed bakery line includes bread, buns, rolls, and pizza dough. They are claimed to be carbon-positive and carbon-negative products because marine algae can be grown using regenerative coastal agriculture.  “Being awarded this patent is recognition of the uniqueness of our approach and the methods we developed and perfected over several years,” said Arlin Wasserman, co-founder and CEO of Sea & Flour. …

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Sweets & Snacks

Vegan & Gluten-Free Brand Pri Bakes Sees Huge Success in the Middle East

In 2021, British snack producer Pri Bakes began expanding internationally, and soon saw successful launches with two Middle Eastern retailers — Choithrams in Dubai and the Sultan Centre in Kuwait.  Two years on, the brand is set for further expansion across the region. This month, Pri Bakes will launch at Tamimi stores in Saudi Arabia, before arriving at Spinneys in Dubai this September. Another Saudi Arabian retailer, Danube, will follow at the end of the year. The expansion comes as interest in wellness grows rapidly in the Middle East, driven by a diverse population and growing concerns about obesity. Pri Bakes has seen success by using regionally familiar ingredients such as dates and nuts to create sweet snacks featuring just five ingredients; the products also …

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French Baker Bridor launches new vegan pastries

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Products & Launches

French Baker Bridor Responds to Growing Consumer Demand With New Vegan Pastries

Bridor, a French baked goods specialist, has introduced two new 2023 vegan Viennese pastries under its Clean Label Bridor line: vegan croissants and vegan pan au chocolat. Described as light and crispy, the new vegan goods rival the well-known classics due to a key ingredient developed exclusively for Bridor: high-quality margarine.  Master baker and pastry chef Jean-Luc Kasper explains, “After long years of development, we worked with our suppliers to select a margarine with very special properties: its melting point is similar to that of butter, which gives the dough an incomparable texture during lamination and, in addition, a taste that is very close to butter. A special selection of oils, such as coconut and rapeseed oil, makes this possible.” Other premium ingredients, such as …

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Greggs vegan mexican chicken-free bake

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Products & Launches

Greggs Launches Vegan Mexican Bake Featuring THIS Chick*n Pieces

UK bakery chain Greggs has launched a new limited edition vegan option, the Mexican Chicken-Free Bake, with the chicken-style pieces produced by alt meat brand THIS, which also worked with the bakery chain for the Vegan Turkey and Stuffing Baguette. According to the chain, the bake consists of “chicken-free pieces, mixed vegetables and Mexican style tomato sauce, packed into a deliciously crispy pastry case topped with a cheese-flavour crumb”. Customers can now find the new bake at Greggs stores across the UK; however, it is not clear how long it will be available. Customers demand vegan options Greggs launched its first vegan option — a sausage roll — in 2019. The new offering was so successful that the chain’s profits skyrocketed, leading it to develop …

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Bread and Banjo Bakery

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Sweets & Snacks

Owner of Northern Ireland Bakery Says Vegan and Gluten-Free Products Are the Future

A bakery owner from Northern Ireland has said that vegan products are “the future” and that restaurants and bakeries should offer more inclusive options, noting that while there was little demand for plant-based products when the bakery opened 12 years ago, this was changing fast. Jennifer Stewart of Belfast’s Bread and Banjo Bakery said that veganism “really isn’t that hard to cater for”, explaining that she had swapped milk and butter in some products for vegan alternatives. On Instagram, she described glazing some baked goods with oat milk instead of eggs to make them suitable for vegans. Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph, Stewart said, “I think veganism is becoming more popular and there are more and more vegan alternatives out there. It is the healthier …

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Vegan brioche bun

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Gastronomy & Food Service

La Brea Bakery Introduces “Artisan” Vegan Brioche Buns for US Food Service

La Brea Bakery, a North American producer of artisan breads, announces it is launching a new plant-based brioche bun for the US food service and restaurant industry.  Described as a “re-imagined” take on brioche, the La Brea Bakery Brioche Bun offers the “same hallmark buttery taste” as the company’s original brioche buns. The new buns also feature the mildly sweet taste and tender crumb brioche buns are renowned for, the company states.  “Elevated breads” “Many food service operators have streamlined or simplified their menus over the past few years, and the new La Brea Bakery Brioche Bun meets multiple consumer demands including gourmet offerings and health halos,” said Brie Buenning, Director of Marketing, La Brea Bakery. “We are committed to providing our operator customers with …

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8Foods keto hot cross buns

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Sweets & Snacks

8Foods Launches Almond-Based Vegan & Keto Hot Cross Buns in the UK

British brand 8Foods has launched vegan-friendly and keto hot cross buns. Hot cross buns are spiced sweet bread rolls containing dried fruit and marked with a cross, traditionally eaten over the Easter period in the UK and some commonwealth countries. 8Foods’ almond-based keto buns contain six grams of carbohydrates each, compared to the usual 40 grams for traditional hot cross buns. They are free of refined sugar, dairy, gluten, grains, and yeast. Other vegan and keto foods offered by 8Foods include bread rolls, bagels, energy bites, and raw brownies. The products are all handmade in small batches in the brand’s London kitchens, and some are available at retailers such as Whole Foods, Selfridges, and Planet Organic. Vegan Easter foods Several companies have launched plant-based versions …

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Easter Colomba Cake

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Sweets & Snacks

Seggiano Launches Its First Ever Vegan Easter Colomba Cake

Ethical artisan Italian food brand Seggiano is now offering a vegan Easter Colomba cake for the first time ever. Made in the shape of a dove, the traditional cake is leavened overnight with yeast and left to rise twice more. It contains ingredients such as cocoa butter, candied orange peel, natural vanilla, linseed flour, and turmeric. Before being baked, it is topped with a crunchy hazelnut glaze containing whole almonds. The Colomba cake is made at a small family bakery near Lake Garda and is free of industrial emulsifiers, stabilizers, binders, and preservatives. It is said to represent the Easter themes of hope, peace, and renewal. The new product has been launched after Seggiano’s vegan panettone, introduced last Christmas, received an extremely positive response. “Lovingly …

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Vegan mini cupcakes

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Sweets & Snacks

OGGS Launches Convenience Packs of Vegan Mini Cupcakes at Tesco Express

British plant-based bakery brand OGGS has launched new, smaller packs of its vegan mini cupcakes at 200 Tesco Express stores nationwide. The products were previously only sold in packs of nine, but the new trays contain six cupcakes to make them more conveniently sized. Available in vanilla and chocolate flavours, the treats are made with aquafaba instead of eggs, with each one coming in at under 100 calories. They are packaged in 100% recycled plastic. Alt eggs and baked goods Claiming to be the UK’s top plant-based bakery brand, OGGS has a range of products available, including lemon, chocolate fudge, and Victoria sponge cakes. Millionaire and brownie bites are also on offer, and the brand launched luxury mince pies over the Christmas period. OGGS also …

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Nepra Allergen-Free Vegan Bread

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Company News

Nepra Foods and Major Bakery Partner to Deliver First Products with “Superior” Vegan Egg Replacement

Nepra Foods (OTCQB: NPRFF) announces it is partnering national US bread company to deliver the first products made with Nepra’s proprietary vegan egg replacement.  The gluten-free products will initially be distributed to over 2,600 retailers across the country, including Kroger, Publix and Meijer stores.  According to Nepra, which produces an entire line of vegan egg replacement formulations, the novel product removes the last remaining allergen (eggs) from the ingredient list. Described as “indistinguishable” from its wheat-based counterpart, the gluten-free bread has a 28-day ambient shelf life and reduced carbohydrate profile.  Nepra’s initial formula will be used in white and multigrain breads, before expanding to other gluten-free product offerings. The company says it will retain ownership of the formulation, allowing it to license or partner with …

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Pecan Deluxe sweets

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Company News

Sweets Producer Pecan Deluxe Candy Makes Full Range Vegan, Avoiding Brexit Taxes

Pecan Deluxe Candy UK has reformulated the company’s recipes, making the whole range vegan, to avoid new British export regulations, which impose hefty taxes on animal-derived products. Pecan Delux Candy is a family-owned manufacturer based in Dallas, Texas, with international sites in the UK and Thailand. The company is a custom wholesale supplier with a portfolio ranging from toppings, baking inclusions, fudges, cookie dough, and popping candy. Tapping into current trends The company reformulated recipes, replacing butter and eggs for plant-based alternatives that don’t require the same EU border checks, after European exports dropped to 55% of total UK sales compared with 84% before Brexit. The bosses state that the products are now cheaper to produce and also tap into the current zeitgeist: “A plant-based …

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Nepra Egg White Replacer

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Products & Launches

Nepra Foods Launches Commercial Production of Egg White Replacer for Baking

Colorado-based Nepra Foods announces it has begun commercial production and in-plant trials of its Essential brand Egg White Replacement Powder (EPB-ER1), a proprietary egg white replacer for wholesale bakeries. According to Nepra, which produces a range of nutritious and allergen-friendly foods, the plant-based powder is intended for producers who want to remove or reduce eggs in an existing product formulation.  Lowering costs While most plant-based egg products on the market replace the taste and texture of whole cooked eggs, such as scrambled eggs, Nepra’s EPB-ER1 is designed for commercial bakers that use a chicken-based egg white powder, but are looking to switch to an animal-free alternative.  Egg white powder is an important ingredient for large bakeries, which often rely on the unique structural and binding …

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