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Specializing in frozen bakery products, Ledora Plus Kft. has always been steadily growing, since its launch. The company’s latest investment is also its biggest to date: a brand-new, fully automated factory in its hometown of Eger, Hungary, designed from scratch to fit production equipment and Ledora’s bold plans.
After five years of top-secret R&D, RONDO launched its newest project, the Starline 5 dough make-up line, with a great audience for a five-star event, in its hometown of Burgdorf, Switzerland.
Ovens
In the burgeoning world of cookies, crackers and cakes, where sustainable and efficient baking is the rule, ‘E’ stands for electricity.
Conveying
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are the next big step – on wheels – to intelligent handling automation. They move equipment safely and reliably, while ensuring the complete traceability of their deliveries with
shareable diaries.
IBIE special
The day after the show wraps up, IBIE organization springs into action and starts working on show planning for the upcoming edition, in three years time. The result: a comprehensive collection of resources, every time, with anything from new innovations, to a complete education program, competitions and events. Here is a glimpse of what IBIE 2025 will look like.
Trade shows
Shorter absence still makes the heart grow quite fond: after meeting at iba in Munich in October 2023, baking professionals joined the new edition in May 2025 in Dusseldorf, ready to talk business. As always, entertainment was also ensured, brought by dynamic competitions and events.
Cookies
Rising demand unlocks new perspectives: the market for cookies and crackers is transforming. A look at the seven central challenges facing the industry – and how manufacturers can successfully leverage these to their advantage.
Business
Reading Bakery Systems sees the global shift and increases its services, strengthening its team that supports bakers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Joe Pocevicius had been working closely with manufacturers of snacks – crackers and pretzels from all over the world, for the past nine years.
David Welch is an established name in biscuit and cracker production.
Roman Romanov is covering Aftermarket Sales and Technical Support, EMEA at Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), providing local technical service, support, and spare parts support.
Sourdough
Sourdough makes one of the most powerful ingredients in a bakery. It can tell a story about tradition and creative, personal interpretations. Unique sourdough notes can define a bakery. Thoughtful attention and gentle care help sourdoughs thrive and continue to offer the same aroma and taste that made them loved in the first place.
Sustainability
How the EU can support the sustainable growth of the European bakery ingredients sector.
Ingredients
Fermentation-based ingredients support dough processing and clean/er labels. With the right recipe, it’s a win-win, when manufacturing better-for-you baked goods.
