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More went into the decision to purchase a new bread roll line than Plentz Bakery & Confectionery had expected. Several aspects were important, including the practiced social values of the company.
Bakeries
The Plentz bakery has been embracing regionality for years, long before the topic became trendy.
From its home base in Zaandam, Lika Bakery shows its excitement and skill in product innovation. Its new, award-winning creations are proof, joining an inviting product portfolio.
Pizza, flatbread lines
Laborious leavening and skill scarcity made naan bread a nutritious yet elusive delicacy for centuries, first reserved for India’s royalties and nobility. As flatbreads grew to become a valued staple worldwide, technology has provided answers to all its production challenges, to match traditional handcrafting techniques.
There is nothing average about these flatbread heroes: lavash and pita each bring powerful personalities to diverse culinary creations. Wraps alone offer a world of eating experiences, and consumers are eagerly taking note. Under such promising circumstances, only one question remains: how to optimize production with consistent, quality results?
Ever the safe-choice favorite, but never a boring idea: pizza enjoys great diversity, to match all tastes, eating occasions, and curiosity for new taste
experiences. A steadily growing appetite for pizza is met with interesting new offerings, including plant-based, premium, and limited-edition launches. Technology meeting these trends is a must for efficient pizza baking.
raw materials
The flavorful landscape of flatbreads is rich with choices for a wide range of products in unusual, creative interpretations. Aronia brings a new flavor and color inspiration.
In a world where sustainability is becoming more than just a buzzword, the food industry is increasingly exploring innovative alternatives to traditional ingredients.
Conveyor systems, belts
Plastic conveyor belts bring unique characteristics to the table – they are light, hygienic and easy to fix. In bakeries, plastic belt systems can be configured for several operations, as they provide a great solution to driving the products through processing steps.
Spending energy with the utmost caution is not a present-day, circumstantial trend. For bakeries, it is a hard reality and will only continue to become more important going forward. Energy savings and sustainability
improvements start in the oven.
Cookies
Cookies speak the universal language of taking a moment for a delicious treat, anytime, anywhere. The stakes are high to produce the next favorite creation; but, technology provides different mixing methods to guarantee a perfect start.
Trade shows
Inspiration for next year and beyond takes center stage in Stuttgart, with the 30th edition of südback lining up the best and latest solutions for bakery, confectionery, coffee, chocolate, logistics, training and more. It’s time to plan for interesting updates and meetings.
As the Middle East’s landmark event, Gulfood Manufacturing gears up to celebrate its first decade from November 5 to 7, with exponential growth.
Interview
In May, Bühler relocated its Biscuit Business Unit and Nordics Services & Sales (SAS) organization to state-of-the-art offices in Copenhagen, Denmark. As part of the change, Haas-Meincke A/S, which was acquired in 2018, was renamed Bühler Denmark A/S, to reflect its complete integration into the Bühler Group. Morten Riisager, Head of Business Unit Biscuit, Bühler Group, and Managing Director, Bühler Denmark, shared his thoughts about developing solutions for the production of biscuits.
Production
RONDO launched its most recent automated line for bread production, the Smart Bread Line, at iba 2023. It was designed to make more bread, faster, while reproducing artisan quality.
Pies have the magic ability to reinvent themselves with the fresh flavors of every season. But, precious nostalgic memories make them an even more cherished dessert. Creating infinite variations is a great business strategy for such a deeply personal product – as long as it is done efficiently.
Markets
Many consumers tend to scrutinize nutritional labels when buying bakery products, with an inclination towards prioritizing avoidance and moderation, rather than focusing on positive nutrition.
Industry associations
The biggest organizations in the industry joined their efforts to formulate a shared vision regarding the essential role of bread production in Europe, for Europe. The message coming from all voices is clear and simple: bread is best.
