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...
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...
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...
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 employees today through its baking ingredients blending plant in Surabaya, Jakarta head office and four Baking Center™ and sales offices...
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....
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....
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....
Breaking the fast with dates is a Ramadan tradition. Dates are also appropriate during Ramadan for its many benefits – high in sugar, fiber, minerals, (when fresh) vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and iron. Dates provide a quick source of energy and nutrients and can prevent an...
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....