Lesaffre welcomes its clients and partners to its new yeast plant in Indonesia
Lesaffre, a 170-year-old global key player in fermentation and microorganisms, welcomes its clients and partners to its new plant in Indonesia dedicated to the production of compressed and dry yeast. Lesaffre has been commercially active in Indonesia for over 40 years. Lesaffre’s first Indonesian subsidiary, PT Saf Indonusa; incorporated in 2000 employs more than 130 […]
Lesaffre opens new Industrial Baking Center™ in Shanghai
PRESS RELEASEMARCQ-EN-BAROEUL – FRANCE – 15.12.2025 Lesaffre, a major player in fermentation and microorganisms for over 170 years, has strengthened its existing Baking Center™ in Shanghai with the addition of new state-of-the-art industrial production lines. As a vital component of Lesaffre’s global applied science centers, this Baking Center™ leverages the company’s network of professional bakers […]
2025 APAC Consumer Trends
The Food & Beverage Industry, particularly the bread and bread products sector, is witnessing some new trends as consumer preferences are evolving. From a focus on fundamental nutrition to value-conscious choices, sustainability and innovation, these 2025 trends highlight the shifting priorities shaping the bread industry in the APAC region. TREND 1: Fundamentally Nutritious Food The […]
The role of bread improvers
In the world of baking, achieving the perfect bread requires a mix of factors. Even with the use of quality ingredients and skilled bakers, external factors such as flour variability, baking environment, and time constraints can subtly impact the final result. Here, bread improvers play a crucial role in addressing these challenges. What are Bread […]
2024 APAC Trends: A Positive Outlook for the Bread Market
The bread market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is vibrant, with steady growth projected for the coming years. According to Euromonitor International, the sales of bread through the retail channel reached US$31.04 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow by 6.1% year-on-year over the next five years. Let’s explore the dynamic trends shaping the APAC bread market in 2024.
The Roles of Egg in Breadmaking
Eggs are one of those humble kitchen staples. But do you know they play a multifaceted and crucial role in breadmaking? Let’s discover the various ways eggs transform our dough. Adds flavour One of the primary roles of eggs is their ability to enrich the dough. The addition of eggs imparts richness and depth to […]
The Roles of Sugar in Baking
Have you ever wondered why are Asian breads softer than European breads? Sugar is one of the reasons. The most obvious role of sugar in breadmaking is that it adds sweetness to breads. However, it plays more roles than that. Flavour Adding sweetness and flavour is the most recognized characteristic of sugar. Different types of […]
Innovations in High Fiber Breads
The benefits of eating wholesome foods such as wholegrains, fruits and vegetables are indisputable. They are packed with vitamins and minerals, and are known to contain dietary fiber – an important aspect of a balanced diet. Both soluble and insoluble fiber helps manage weight gain, controls blood sugar level, lowers cholesterol level, and eases constipation […]
Break the Fast with Date Nut Bread this Ramadan
Ramadan is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims and is marked by a period of fasting from sunrise until sundown. Iftar is the time to replenish energy levels and effort should be made to consume foods from all major food groups to ensure a range of nutrients to the body and to promote […]
How to give bread an appetizing appeal?
We all know that first impressions are important, and it can take as short as less than a second to form one. Likewise for bread, a good-looking loaf will more likely trigger purchase as compared to a pale, dry and dense looking bread. On the first sight of a bread, consumers will assess the shape, […]