As part of its growth strategy in the pasta sector, Ulusoy Un announced a non-binding offer to acquire shares in Spanish pasta producer Cerealto Pasta VB3, S.L.U.
Designed to meet shifting demands in chocolate and confectionery production, Swiss technology company Bühler launches CompactMix. The new solution combines mixing and grinding echnologies that deliver precision fineness, consistent quality, flexible production capacity, and high energy efficiency.
In Argentina, the pasta industry is bound by a phrase that captures its unique spirit “Familia Fideera.” As described by Juan Airoldes, Executive President of the Pasta-Making Companies Union of the Argentine Republic (UIFRA), this concept reflects more than a professional network; it represents a true family united by shared values, trust, and mutual respect.
TIM President Mustafa Gültepe called for strengthening the brand value of the Turkish pasta industry at the World Pasta Day event.
Long seen as a traditional pillar of food production, the global milling sector is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation—driven by renewed investment in people, skills, and smart technologies.
Global flour exports remain steady in volume but volatile in value, reflecting both resilience and fragility. For low-income countries, flour is a cornerstone of food security, while in high-income markets it is increasingly tied to innovation and value-added products.
ATNi’s first-ever VitaMin Premix Supplier Assessment reveals both progress and major gaps in the global fortification value chain. While leading producers show commitment, most lack transparency and structured support for millers.
Sustainability and recycling are more in demand among consumers than ever before. Recent studies confirm that consumers worldwide are willing to pay more for products with environmentally friendly packaging and are increasingly basing their purchasing decisions on sustainably packaged products.
At the World Durum and Pasta Forum 2025 in Rome, industry leaders, millers, and policymakers warned that small farm sizes, rising costs, and reliance on imports are putting pressure on Italy’s pasta supply chain. Calls for stronger contracts, quality incentives, and greater cooperation marked the debate on how to safeguard the country’s global pasta leadership.
Istanbul, the meeting point of three continents, is once again hosting the universal story of pasta. World Pasta Day 2025 will unite flavor, culture, and innovation in Istanbul for the third time. From Tradition to the Future: The Heart of the Pasta World Will Beat in Its Homeland.
Over 1,200 business leaders from the food, feed, and sustainable mobility and materials sectors gathered at Bühler’s headquarters in Uzwil, Switzerland, to address the urgent challenge of building successful businesses that feed and move 10 billion people sustainably by 2050.
Once a dominant supplier of high-quality durum wheat to Mediterranean markets, Russia is now striving to reclaim its historic legacy. As pasta consumption rises and global trade routes shift, can Russia revive its “Taganrog” wheat reputation and reestablish itself on the world stage?
As Mutlu Makarna, our goal is not only to produce products, but to transform into a sustainable food company that is recognized as a global benchmark. With our 100% domestically funded wheat supply chain, our production model that respects both people and nature, our high-tech infrastructure, and our world-class quality approach, we are moving steadily forward in line with this vision.
As the world’s leading flour exporter, Turkey must do more than preserve product quality—it must adopt a shared vision, strategic foresight, and a comprehensive transformation to stay ahead.
One of the most established brands in the bakery machinery sector, Royal Kaak continues its global journey that began in the Netherlands. The company’s CEO, Lodewijk van der Borg, shares how Royal Kaak carries the strength of tradition into the future with AI-supported production lines and digital solutions.
“Schubert develops and produces highly flexible and very efficient top-loading machines for a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food as well as pet food and technical articles. The packaging machine manufacturer also offers companies comprehensive consulting, development and other services – from packaging development to digital services.”
Standing at the crossroads of traditional taste and digitalized production, today’s bakery industry is redefining quality, sustainability, and technology in a single framework.
Every year, one-third of the food produced globally ends up in the trash; a significant share of these losses comes from bread and bakery products. In Turkey, 1.5 million tons of bread are wasted annually, while the figure is 900,000 tons in the United Kingdom and 1.7 million tons in Germany.
Rising global energy costs are becoming an increasingly significant burden for food producers worldwide.
The global functional bakery ingredients market size is expected to reach USD 3.04 billion by 2034. The functional bakery ingredients sector involves specialized components added to baked goods that offer benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Malaysia, as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic economies, stands out with its multicultural structure and diverse consumption habits.
Bread holds a fundamental place in Mexican cuisine, offering a rich diversity of corn- and wheat-based products. While corn tortillas remain the most widely consumed type of bread, wheat-based breads have also gained popularity, particularly in urban areas and across different social strata.
With rising global demand and shifting trade dynamics, the inaugural Russian Durum Day spotlighted Russia’s growing ambitions in the durum wheat market and its potential to become a key supplier for the global pasta industry.
World Pasta Day 2025 was celebrated in Istanbul with strong messages of global unity and sharing. IPO President Carl Zunelli emphasized both Turkey’s hospitality and the success of the organization, expressing his satisfaction that World Pasta Day was being celebrated in a city he described as a “cultural and economic capital.”
World Pasta Day 2025 was celebrated in Istanbul with strong messages of global unity and sharing. During his speech at the event, IPO President Carl Zunelli highlighted the success of the organization and expressed his appreciation for the Turkish industry media, saying, “BBM is an exceptional publication for both the Turkish and international pasta industry.”
The International Pasta Organisation (IPO) marks its 20th anniversary on World Pasta Day 2025, celebrating two decades of promoting pasta culture and healthy eating worldwide. Global pasta production has nearly doubled since the IPO’s founding, reaching 17 million tons annually.
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On 20 March 2022, the worldwide flour industry celebrated this staple food. The FlourWorld Museum in Wittenburg unveiled a dedicated flour sack with special artwork. Mühlenchemie and the FlourWorld Museum collected donations for a charitable initiative in Uganda.