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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AIBI Congress 2024: a breeze over the bakery
The 38th AIBI Congress brought the baking industry together this year for the moment’s most important topics, decision-making meetings and long-awaited reunions. The International Association of Plant Bakers organized this year’s event with the theme ‘21st Century Breeze over the Bakery’, and a picturesque location to match it: the city of Hamburg.
Interview: “The functioning of AIBI is a shared responsibility of our industry”
Georg Heberer has been President of AIBI since 2022. In an interview with baking+biscuit international, he talks about the development
M-VT oven: upstanding oven technology
MECATHERM unveiled its latest oven in October last year, at iba. Since then, the M-VT vertical oven has also been presented at Gulfood Manufacturing, which makes two/two for this piece of equipment in terms of trade shows attended vs. awards gained.
Down to a fine art: authentic baguettes
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.
Mecatherm M-VT oven wins Gulfood Manufacturing Award
MECATHERM’s newly launched vertical oven won the Gulfood Manufacturing Excellence Award in the Best Processing Innovation category. The M-VT is a very compact, flexible oven that can be used for a wide range of bakery goods, from crusty bread to pastries and soft products. The equipment was designed to reduce energy consumption and includes innovative features such as the new Hygro Control System and an energy recovery system.
MECATHERM to unveil new vertical oven at iba
In October, MECATHERM will launch at iba new solutions including its new M-VT vertical oven for bakery, pastry and patisserie products, its new M-RT molder designed for crusty breads, as well as solutions that help optimize energy consumption for production lines. MECATHERM will exhibit together with its sister company, ABI LTD.
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
The product is the measure of things
Every gram counts. This is especially true when raw materials become more expensive or even scarce. VEMAG takes weight accuracy very seriously with its portioning technology. The machine manufacturer also sets the bar high in terms of product quality and flexibility.
MECATHERM showcases sustainability focus at interpack
MECATHERM will introduce its latest advances to tackle the sustainability and digitalization challenges in the manufacturing of baking and sweet goods. The French specialist will showcase its complete solutions at the show, focusing on solutions to optimize energy efficiency, a new, easy-to-clean oven dedicated to delicate products, and its latest digital solutions.
The proof is in the technology: Mecatherm
There are clear requirements for the proofing process. The dough may be resting, but its transformation process does nothing but rest. The question is, always, how to improve the process? Technology brings new answers.
interpack 2023 highlights: Mecatherm
This year, the French specialist focuses on solutions for energy efficiency, the new, easy-to-clean M-DAN oven and new digital solutions for industrial performance. MECATHERM is launching the new M-DAN Oven, with an improved hygienic design that includes wash-down capability.
