Speciality Breads invests GBP 20 m in ‘bakery of the future’
Speciality Breads announced a GBP 20 million investment in a new, 180,000 sq ft bakery where it plans to relocate. The new facility should become operational by the end of the year.
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Dough sheeting: Easy does it!
The Kaak DrieM sheeting lines are designed to optimize every step of the process for large-volume dough production. The newest update to the sheeting system can now enable easy access to the portioner for thorough, convenient cleaning and maintenance.
An automated eye for detail
Automated inspection systems are able to guarantee top product quality and safety – no exceptions allowed. In-line vision inspection technologies comprehensively inspect 100% of the products throughout the entire manufacturing process.
An automated method to hit the ‘sweet spot’ in cookie flour quality
An internationally recognized method exists to characterize the water absorption capacity with ease and efficiency.
Efficient baking assignment: Kaak OvenScan
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.
Bread is best! Royal Kaak technology
The Dutch ‘silo to truck’ solutions manufacturer develops production lines for all kinds of freestanding bread, with a capacity of around 7,500 kg/h, depending on the production process, type of end products and available space.
Middleby acquires TERRY Water Treatment Solutions
The Middleby Corporation announced the acquisition of TERRY Water Treatment Solutions. The company has a proprietary, environmentally friendly solution to eliminate and prevent scale build-up. Scale resulting from water usage in commercial foodservice equipment, including steam, ice and beverage products can be removed.
KPM Analytics acquires AI developer Smart Vision Works
KPM Analytics acquired Smart Vision Works, a company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) providing computer vision systems for agriculture and food industries. Smart Vision Works is well known for its AI and edge computing technologies, used to sort products and detect foreign materials in the food production processes.
The lightbulb moment
Middleby Corporation partnered with Vyv to provide baking equipment that comes equipped with antimicrobial LED technology, a continuous hygiene solution based on UV-free, visible light that safely offers protection against bacteria, viruses, mold, fungi, yeasts and other microorganisms.
Middleby acquires Italian washing equipment specialist
The Middleby Corporation announced the acquisition of Colussi Ermes, a manufacturer of automated washing solutions for the food processing industry.
Bake smarter, not harder: WP BAKERYGROUP
Smart devices are quickly becoming an indispensable part of life inside the baking shop as they are on the outside. For in-store ovens, smart tools are being developed to make them more efficient and easier to operate for consistent results.
The right robot for the job
Scoring is a process that requires skill and shows the baker’s experience when done manually. Alternatively, as labor is becoming harder to find (and then keep), robots can efficiently take over the task; they will never need to stop and will perform constantly over time.
