One step ahead
By Helga Baumfalk More went into the decision to purchase a new bread roll line than Plentz Bakery & Confectionery
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MULTIVAC acquires a majority stake in Italianpack S.p.A.
MULTIVAC Group acquired an 80% majority stake in Italianpack S.p.A., a manufacturer of automatic and semi-automatic packaging machines headquartered in Como, Italy. Italianpack will be incorporated into the MULTIVAC organization as a new business unit under the leadership of Tomaso Petrini, CEO of Italianpack.
Kaak OvenScan uncovers process improvement potential
Energy consumption is undisputed at the top of the industry’s concerns and efforts for improvement. Royal Kaak recently launched a new service that closely investigates the energy-saving potential of an industrial oven, which can help lower energy consumption by up to 15%: the OvenScan, launched last year and introduced in the Benelux countries in 2023.
Bread is best! (Koenig)
Bread consumption is once again on the rise, with the market expected to grow annually by 6.80%1 and reach a
MULTIVAC introduces new group branding
MULTIVAC unveiled the group’s new corporate design, which connects the companies in the group. The rebranding is rolled in steps, starting with the new company logos.
A guide to IBIE’s exhibition stands: Royal Kaak
KAAK will present process automation solutions aiming at reducing labor costs and manual labor dependency, improving hygiene, reducing fallout, and improving product consistency at the highest quality.
Kaak announces several portfolio updates
Dutch technology specialist Kaak announced several equipment revisions and upgrades, during an event celebrating the company’s 175th anniversary and the newly-granted Royal title.
Buns, rolls and bagels made easy: Koenig
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.
The right robot for the job
Automating labor-intensive, repetitive work in bakeries by use of robotics helps perform complex movements and round-the-clock tasks. Besides the packaging
The new L’Artisane baguette line
The L’Artisane baguette line is destined to change the world of industrially produced baguettes. As a result of Benier’s new system, the baked products are designed to achieve high quality without final proofing.
Customized production: Royal Kaak
Pizza is one of the most popular foods worldwide, and various plant constructors offer industrial pizza lines. Here is a small overview of the manufacturers and methods.
“Baker’s fingers”
Kaak is working to improve the future of iBake Care and to offer additional benefits to customers by researching new technologies. One such technology is called “Dough Sense” that would provide real-time feedback on dough quality.
