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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FRITSCH appoints Managing Director
Dr. Nico Haßmann was appointed as the Managing Director of FRITSCH, taking over the leadership of the company from February 1, from his role as the interim Commercial Managing Director, which he held since March 2024.
“AI will further increase productivity”
With its portfolio of companies, the WP BAKERYGROUP covers every step of the baking process with dedicated
and interconnected equipment. Jürgen Horstmann – owner, Horstmann Group, and Carola Landhäuser –
WP BAKERYGROUP CEO, share the insights of leading a diverse group of companies and looking beyond individual production steps when designing solutions, to a ‘think process’ big-picture that shapes innovation in baking.
Puratos launches plant-based chocolate ingredient
Puratos extended its Ambiante range of ready-to-whip toppings and fillings with a new entry: chocolate. The Ambiante Chocolate Flavor is 100% dairy-free, with no artificial flavors or colors (NAFNAC) and uses cocoa powder from Puratos’s sustainable Cacao-Trace program.
Puratos opens new Sourdough Institute
Puratos announced the opening of its new Sourdough Institute, a hub dedicated to celebrating the art, science and potential of sourdough. The Institute in Sankt Vith, Belgium, aims to “protect, research and inspire” the legacy of the popular ingredient on a global scale through work including masterclasses, online events and research.
Puratos launches Sapore Lavida traceable sourdough
Puratos announced the launch of Sapore Lavida, its first completely traceable active sourdough produced in Belgium. The new ingredient is made exclusively with 100% wholewheat flour sourced from regenerative agriculture practices.
“All sourdoughs harbor a different consortium of micro-organisms”
Karl de Smedt, sourdough librarian at Puratos, shares insights into the bustling scene of European sourdough creations, how to maintain a strain’s profile and how to work with sourdough in large-scale operations.
FRITSCH to relocate to all-in-one headquarters
MULTIVAC Group acquired land in the new Industrial Park in Iphofen, Germany, where FRITSCH is set to relocate its main headquarters. The new location, spanning 7.6 ha of land, will bring together the business operations of the dough machinery manufacturer.
The art of IMPRESSA bread: new technology by FRITSCH
Making its debut on the best stage for a first impression, at iba, the new, compact IMPRESSA bread line developed by FRITSCH for industrial production manages to save 20% of the floor space – about 5 m. This was accomplished, in part, by new sheeting technology incorporated in the revised Soft Dough Sheeter (SDS) and the new Soft Dough Roller (SDR).
Spotimize AI service debuts at iba.START UP AREA
A new AI image-recognition service is unveiled at iba, which tracks in-store patisserie and bakery shelf performances in real-time. AI specialist MarketLab, in partnership with Puratos, developed Spotimize to help with shelf management, lower waste and improve the customer’s experience. During its current startup phase, the Spotimize service will be available to a limited number of customers in selected countries.
Puratos introduces bakeable boba Smoobees
Puratos US introduces Smoobees, soft and chewy fruit boba as an alternative to traditional fillings. Puratos US introduces Smoobees, soft and chewy fruit boba as an alternative to traditional fillings. Inspired by the molecular gastronomy technique of capturing flavors in spheres, Smoobees offer a better-for-you alternative to fruit bits, often comprised of sugars and starches coated with fruit dye.
Handtmann celebrates 150 years in business
The Handtmann Group of Companies celebrated its 150th anniversary with a gala evening where representatives from politics, banks and business were invited, as well as managers. School representatives also joined the staff to the festivities on Biberach’s local mountain Gigelberg.
