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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Baking efficiency: It’s in the (electric) oven!
There is a clear trend for bakeries worldwide to seek a sustainable and efficient energy source. Electric ovens are an emerging favorite on this path, but companies are seeking the flexibility to invest in gas ovens now, with the option to convert to electric in the future.
Save your energy!
The conversation around increasing manufacturing sustainability will unavoidably start with analyzing ovens, for any baking operation. Visible results are a necessity.
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
iba ’23 exhibitor highlight: Reading Bakery Systems
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) will be featuring its new sustainable and electric baking capabilities, continuous mixing technology, and innovative snack products made on their flexible production systems. Looking at industry trends, the company focuses on sustainable baking technology and automation.
Syntegon publishes first sustainability report
Syntegon published its first sustainability report, for fiscal year 2022 with reference to the sustainability reporting standard of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Information about the company’s environmental, social, and responsible corporate governance practices is included.
Next in line: automated cracker lines
Low moisture, long shelf-life, diverse sizes and shapes – crackers and cookies are a segment filled with opportunity. Their characteristics also dictate process improvements and how equipment can support optimization
CAOBISCO urges EU to address energy crisis
CAOBISCO pointed out the impact the current energy crisis has on the sectors’ manufacturers and their ability to operate viably.
Associations call for action to address sugar shortage
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) and the Association of Chocolate, Biscuit and Confectionery Industries of Europe (CAOBISCO) released a joint statement calling for governments of both the United States and Europe to take urgent action to address sugar shortages.
The energy-efficient light at the end of the tunnel oven: RBS
Under the current circumstances, it has never been more important to look into ways to increase efficiency in bakeries, starting with their centerpiece: the tunnel oven.
RBS: Baking with green hydrogen energy?
While a 30% hydrogen/natural gas mixture could be considered a bridge technology to a more sustainable green fuel in the future, burning pure hydrogen gas in ovens has the challenges of a more complicated combustion process and high-pressure on-site storage systems.
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.
