New KEMPF HQ: A New York state of mind
By Catalina Mihu True to its motto, ‘Standing still is a step backward’, Kempf successfully completed its ambitious relocation project
By Catalina Mihu True to its motto, ‘Standing still is a step backward’, Kempf successfully completed its ambitious relocation project
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.
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).
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.
WECARRY from Germany is the recipient of the first iba.START UP AWARD. The public voted for their favorite new concept out of the 24 startups at the show via the iba.UNIVERSE online tool as well as on-site throughout the trade fair.
Food trends are one of the four focus topics at the trade fair in October, along with artisan bakery, digitalization and sustainability. Karin Tischer, the founder of food & more, highlighted the trends that are emerging around the world, which are reflected at the iba.FOOD TRENDS TOURS. Four food trends have emerged in 2023, the researcher highlights: digitization, health orientation with indulgence, Food & Beverage trend booster, as well as sustainability.
Artisan bakery is one of the focus topics at iba in October 2023, combining tradition with innovation and national with international perspectives. The highlights will include exhibitor product presentations, dedicated action areas as well as lectures held at the iba.SPEAKERS AREA and the iba.FORUM. Competitions such as the German Championships of Master Bakers or the iba.UIBC.CUP of Bakers and Confectioners will also bring craftsmanship into the spotlight.
At iba, FRITSCH will showcase two bread lines in a new compact and hygienic design, the PROGRESSA and the IMPRESSA bread. An extensive range of machines will be displayed at the stand, solutions for all business sizes.
Bread consumption is once again on the rise, with the market expected to grow annually by 6.80%1 and reach a
Last time iba was staged in person, it provided a platform for EUR 2.1 billion in trade fair contracts. Five
Last time iba was staged in person, it provided a platform for EUR 2.1 billion in trade fair contracts. Five
KEMPF is bringing its comprehensive portfolio of trays, pans, coatings and racks to iba – including new product releases. The special trays of its new group member, KeyBAKE, will also be showcased.