iba ’25: FRITSCH and MULTIVAC highlight pastry production
At iba, FRITSCH will highlight a new compact pastry line designed for mid-sized bakeries, with a hygienic design, which will also feature the MULTIVAC Cooling@Packing System.
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bbi-2023-05-Physical, chemical and rheological changes in bread during dough mixing
Bread-making is a scientific symphony of physical, chemical, and rheological processes. Beyond the apparent simplicity of mixing flour, water, and yeast lies an intricate web of molecular and mechanical changes that transform these raw materials into bread.
Mixing ideas from Mahot
The principle of the forked kneader came from the Mahot machine factory and provided mechanization of dough preparation. It has since proved itself in practice – and is still used today. The reason behind this is the technological proximity to French traditional, manual dough production.
The best way to reach (or come close to) zero waste
The concept of zero waste packaging has become all the rage recently. But, is it really possible to achieve such a goal, especially in the baking business?
A virtual new world
Using Virtual Reality technology, scientists at Campden BRI recently ran a virtual supermarket technology experience to better understand which on-pack sensory claims motivate consumers to purchase products.
Improving the shelf-life of sandwich bread
Replicating traditional methods of preparing buns, bagels and rolls on an industrial scale is a task with an extensive list of challenges.
Quality makes a strong argument again
Armin Juncker, Chief Executive of the Association of German Plant Bakeries, shares his views on the impact caused by COVID-19.
The Globus bakeries strategy
Globus retail group relies on recyclable or recycled packaging materials for its own products. Plastic is being saved, but not completely banned.
How often are baked goods affected?
How many food recalls were there in Europe in 2018 and 2019? The European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed ‘RASFF’ counted 352 food recalls from consumers in 2018 and 359 in 2019.
An intelligent mixer: WP Bakerygroup
The KRONOS mixer from the WP BAKERYGROUP promises consistent mixing results independent of the personnel and fluctuating raw materials properties.
