Mallet & Company Wins Permanent Injunction Against Bundy Baking Solutions

DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 3, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- In a significant legal victory, Mallet & Company has been granted a permanent injunction against Bundy Baking Solutions and its affiliate, Synova, following a series of rulings by a federal court in Pittsburgh. The court's decision, handed down in the wake of an April 2025 jury verdict, permanently bans Bundy Baking from selling any product derived from Mallet's trade secrets, including any product with a substantially similar formula to Mallet's market-leading baking release agents.

According to the court's order, Bundy Baking and Synova must destroy all copies of information that includes references to Mallet's trade secrets. Additionally, Mallet has been granted comprehensive audit rights for four years, allowing it to conduct thorough audits of Synova's batch records and other systems to ensure compliance. The audits will cover all Synova products, including those under development, and will extend to Bundy's products and databases, document management systems, computers, and servers.

Chief Judge Cathy Bissoon of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania emphasized the severity of the infringement, noting that Bundy Baking and Synova's actions were "willful and malicious." As a result, the companies were ordered to pay more than $20 million in damages, fees, and costs. This verdict, along with previous rulings, underscores the court's determination to hold the companies accountable for their actions.

Mallet & Company, a division of Vantage Group, has been a leading provider of specialty chemicals and ingredients for commercial and industrial applications since its acquisition in 2016. The company has since expanded its offerings through strategic acquisitions, including AMARNAKOTE® water-based release agents in 2018 and the Spanish oils company TEXTRON PLIMON in 2019. These acquisitions have positioned Vantage Food as an industry leader, offering a comprehensive solutions offering of release agents, functional ingredients, and equipment designed to meet the needs of commercial bakers and other food applications.

Vantage Food, a business unit of Vantage Specialty Chemicals, operates from its headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois, and serves a global customer base. With a workforce of more than 1,000 talented professionals, Vantage Food is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and innovative solutions that support large-scale operations and small businesses alike.

The court's order is part of a broader effort to protect intellectual property and ensure fair competition in the industry.

The case, Mallet & Co v. Lacayo, et al. (Case No. 2:19-cv-01409, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania), is a testament to the strength of Mallet & Company's legal strategy and the commitment of the court to uphold the principles of fair competition and intellectual property rights. A copy of the October 27, 2026, order can be found on the company's website.