Cetravac and bakeXperts to work closer together
Swiss companies Cetravac and bakeXperts will develop solutions together starting this year, under the leadership of bakeXperts – the manufacturer of the UDO vacuum shop oven.
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Baker Thermal acquires BannerDay solutions
Baker Thermal Solutions acquired the inventory of rectification ignitors and SmartBake® oven zone controls support from BannerDay, the company announced.
In-store baking with UDO technology: a vacuum-powered revolution
The UDO can bake frozen, ambient-stored raw dough, or parbaked products such as rolls, baguettes and even larger loaves and cool them to perfect-to-eat level in less than 5-10 minutes. It does so while achieving perfectly even heating and retaining all product characteristics, consistently.
A vacuum baking revolution
To optimize in-store baking efficiency, the UDO baking technology is one to watch. It stands for Univac Double-bake Oven and is powered by Cetravac AG’s patented innovation. Developed under the bakeXperts brand, the UDO opens the door to a new world of baking in-store.
Middleby expands presence in Europe
Middleby Europe announced the opening of a new Innovation Kitchen in Madrid, Spain. The European team worked for one year on the development of this project.
Middleby acquires Escher Mixers
The Middleby Corporation acquired Escher Mixers, the Italian manufacturer of spiral and planetary mixers for the industrial baking industry.
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.
A new in-store baking process
The equipment was so small that the description “inconspicuous” really isn’t an insult. Nonetheless, the “UDO” made by Cetravac AG in Switzerland was awarded a trophy at the iba trade fair, and attracted a large amount of attention. We asked its inventor, Adolf Cermak, what really lies behind it.
