Bakallian Flour Mills opened the first research, development and training center, Bakelab, in Lebanon which meets the needs of the professional baking community. The lab offers a unique experience dedicated to refining and mastering the baking industry using locally milled flour. The center boasts more than 100 years of experience and is equipped with state-of-the-art milling techniques from Bongard and VMI, France. This allows it to provide consultancy services to startups and companies in terms of quality control, research, development and the blending of local flour in international bread recipes. Bakelab will serve as a training and innovative center for industrial debate. (Al Akhbar, June 4, 2019)