Hand Media International is proud to announce the publication of the November–December 2025 edition of International Bakery Magazine – a standout issue that closes the year with celebration, innovation and expert insight.
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This special edition honours the achievements of the baking industry throughout 2025, spotlighting the pioneers, craftspeople and technical leaders who continue to inspire growth across the global bakery sector.
Celebrating Excellence: The International Bakery Awards
The centrepiece of this issue is the full reveal of the International Bakery Awards winners and finalists. The awards recognise outstanding bakers, suppliers and solution providers who are driving creativity, sustainability and forward-thinking strategies across the industry.
Hand Media International extends a warm congratulations to all those recognised this year, and offers sincere thanks to the 2025 judging panel for their expertise and commitment: Thomas Lesaffre, Jose Maria, Courtney Gaine, Teoman, Joanne Burns, Andrew Pyne, Lesley Cameron and Anna Perz.
This issue brings together an impressive line-up of expert contributors. In the Ask the Expert section, leading organisations including Bakels, Baker & Baker, Dawn Foods, Südzucker, Lallemand, Intralox, Fritsch and Verhoeven share their perspectives on ingredient innovation, processing challenges and evolving market dynamics. Then, the Cover Story shines a spotlight on CEPI, celebrating 40 years of engineering excellence and its global influence in ingredient handling technology.
The Nov–Dec edition delivers four major feature articles exploring the key topics shaping bakery production today:
- Cookies: A look at how manufacturers are reimagining cookie production with innovation and responsibility, featuring insights from Baker & Baker’s Jonathan Adams.
- Extracts & Flavouring: An exploration of ethical sourcing, AI-driven flavour creation and the latest developments from specialists such as GNT, Synergy Taste, I.T.S. and IFF.
- Slicing & Packaging: A technical deep dive into precision and performance, highlighting disruptive solutions from Syntegon, Multivac, Ishida and Ulma Packaging.
- Sourdough: A science-backed exploration of the “Sourdough Paradox,” unpacking how artisan processes are scaled for industrial production. Expert input comes from Puratos, along with contributions from Lesaffre, Lallemand, GoodMills, ADM and CSM Ingredients.
This issue also features exclusive interviews with:
- Andrew Brimacombe, President Puratos USA and incoming President of Puratos North America
- Raymond Nogael, Mecatherm
- Courtenay Jones, Hovis Ltd
Their insights offer readers a forward-looking understanding of strategy, leadership and the future of production.
Hand Media International extends its gratitude to readers, partners and contributors for an exceptional year of stories, trends and technical exploration.
