One step ahead
By Helga Baumfalk More went into the decision to purchase a new bread roll line than Plentz Bakery & Confectionery
By Helga Baumfalk More went into the decision to purchase a new bread roll line than Plentz Bakery & Confectionery
The Koenig Group introduced a new technology solution, the Artisan SFE EC dough sheeting line, which brings improvements in process efficiency, cleanability and user-friendliness. The machine will be presented at suedback
Corbion will acquire the bread improver business from Novotech Food Ingredients, based in Delhi, India. The deal also grants Indian bakers access to Corbion’s extensive global customer support network.
Corbion is working with manufacturers of corn tortillas to fortify their products with folic acid. At first available for enriched grains, new solutions now also include corn tortillas, to help lower birth defect risks such as spina bifida in infants.
Swiss companies Cetravac and bakeXperts will develop solutions together starting this year, under the leadership of bakeXperts – the manufacturer of the UDO vacuum shop oven.
Bread consumption is once again on the rise, with the market expected to grow annually by 6.80%1 and reach a
American belting specialist Intralox relocated its European headquarters to a larger facility in Schiphol, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The new HQ is also an expanded facility with more assembly and warehouse space, in response to growing market demand, allowing Intralox to double its modular plastic assembly facility and triple warehouse space, the company explained in an announcement.
Enzyme technology developed by Corbion helps lower costs and formula sugar, while expanding shelf-life. Ultra Fresh® Advantage 600 breaks down the long-chain carbohydrates in flour into simpler sugars, adding sweetness to the product, so less sugar and yeast are needed as raw materials.
The UDO can bake frozen, ambient-stored raw dough, or parbaked products such as rolls, baguettes and even larger loaves and cool them to perfect-to-eat level in less than 5-10 minutes. It does so while achieving perfectly even heating and retaining all product characteristics, consistently.
To optimize in-store baking efficiency, the UDO baking technology is one to watch. It stands for Univac Double-bake Oven and is powered by Cetravac AG’s patented innovation. Developed under the bakeXperts brand, the UDO opens the door to a new world of baking in-store.
Notable examples we looked into include Koenig’s new generation of roll lines – the KGV Plus, and the latest addition, KGV EC that was just launched at iba.CONNECTING EXPERTS mid-March.
Conveyor systems work under demanding conditions in bakeries. Maintaining them in top condition is the first step to efficiency in