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Plastic conveyor belts bring unique characteristics to the table – they are light, hygienic and easy to fix. In bakeries,
Plastic conveyor belts bring unique characteristics to the table – they are light, hygienic and easy to fix. In bakeries,
RBS introduced a new, 90-degree laminator for cracker production. The new design offers a smaller footprint, greater flexibility, and easier sanitation and maintenance, RBS says. The dough can be precisely and automatically controlled, regarding the sheet length, number of lamination and conveying speed, for improved process consistency.
IBIE officially opened registration for the 2025 edition, scheduled for September 14-17, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For the first time, the ticket will also give visitors full access to IBIEducate, the show’s comprehensive education program, including over 100 sessions, workshops, and demonstrations.
There is a clear trend for bakeries worldwide to seek a sustainable and efficient energy source. Electric ovens are an emerging favorite on this path, but companies are seeking the flexibility to invest in gas ovens now, with the option to convert to electric in the future.
IBIE officially launched its ‘Call for Speakers’ campaign for the upcoming 2025 IBIEducate show. The educational program offers a platform for chosen presenters to demonstrate their expertise, share best practices, and showcase emerging solutions, trends, and technologies to thousands of professionals. Professionals interested in contributing are encouraged to submit proposals at www.BakingExpo.com/Call-for-Speakers by August 30, 2024.
Fully automating kneading and mixing is an ambitious endeavor, given the complexity of the process, and the diversity of raw ingredients.
The conversation around increasing manufacturing sustainability will unavoidably start with analyzing ovens, for any baking operation. Visible results are a necessity.
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.
ABI will exhibit its KATANA multi-purpose robot scoring solution, which now also offers a waterjet scoring tool. The Toronto-based company will also present Eye-Q, its new AI-enabled complete quality control system, providing product quality analysis across different stages of production.
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) installed its new electric-powered convection oven at the RBS Science & Innovation Center and is now ready for production trials.
Low moisture, long shelf-life, diverse sizes and shapes – crackers and cookies are a segment filled with opportunity. Their characteristics also dictate process improvements and how equipment can support optimization
Several methods can be used for depanning baked products safely. Automation provides the next-level tools for maximum flexibility and reliability.