Spiral cooling and freezing systems have an unmatched capability to save space. For process consistency,
they must also ensure even temperature distribution, and an uninterrupted conveying movement for minimum downtimes, while being easy to clean and maintain. Energy efficiency and scalability features are also important checkboxes for a reliable piece of equipment.
Automating packaging and coding not only streamlines the process but also checks all of the boxes – efficiency and transparency, material traceability and sustainability.
In the world of industrial baking, maintaining line efficiency
and ensuring the longevity of bakeware and their coatings
are paramount to delivering high-quality products consistently.
American Pan’s SMART Pan Tracking® System helps protect the
product and the pan, with actionable information.
Providing excellent-tasting products is a must, but the eating experience is only one of the goals for successful snacks. The challenge lies in balancing health benefits, clean-label compliance, and manufacturing efficiency – all while meeting consumer expectations.
Sustainable packaging in the bakery sector lies at
the intersection between EU regulations and industry commitments.
Sustainability is multi-layered and complicated, partly because it’s difficult to tackle the topic in isolation from other partners in the value chain. Germany’s largest baked goods manufacturer, Harry-Brot GmbH, found this to be true as it has been making strides with CO2 reduction, in-house and along the value chain for years. In this interview, Norbert Lötz, Managing Director of Production and Technology, talks about the challenges and obstacles on the way to sustainable baked goods production.
Bundy Baking Solutions celebrates 60 years in the industry, providing bakeware, coatings, and related services.
Color and shape are important quality attributes in baked goods, and particularly so for cookies. Composition and processing conditions determine and influence the color development and morphological changes of cookies. A new study provides valuable information for better understanding the morphological changes and color developments during the cookie baking process.
iba introduces two new events in May 2025: a new competition and a space for trends. The ‘World Championship of Bread Sommeliers’ will be held at iba for the first time, joining the trade show’s competitions such as the iba.UIBC.Cup of Bakers and the iba.UIBC.Cup of Confectioners.
Until the upcoming exhibition, iba’s multimedia campaign, ‘Baking New Ways’, will present various players and innovative concepts from the industry as well as the trade show’s highlights. The topics will be selected based on their significance for the baking industry.
While recipe variations for baguettes and bread rolls are not only to be expected but also make for unique selling points, high hydration rates and long dough resting times are the calling card of more sophisticated, authentic premium products.
Trade visitors welcome iba’s comeback. This October, 1,073 exhibitors from 46 countries showcased their latest developments in 10 halls, for 57,000 visitors from 150 countries attending the show. The fair in Munich saw full aisles for an anticipated industry reunion. By comparison, more than 77,000 trade visitors from around 170 countries came to iba in 2018. In total, over 1,300 companies exhibited 5 years ago.
