Library Archives - Baking & Biscuit

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The French flair for pastries

From the beloved classics to the unexpected modern creations, the finest viennoiserie and puff pastries enjoy unwavering commitment from consumers.

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.

MECATHERM receives sustainability award

MECATHERM received its first EcoVadis award for its sustainable development performance in 2023. The international organization that evaluates companies on their performance, commitments, and practices in terms of sustainable development awarded the French technology specialist the bronze medal.

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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.

ECD iba ’23 preview: It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon!

As the finishing line to this year’s iba preparations is quickly approaching, here are exhibitor stands worth marking in visiting

ECD brings touchscreen profiling technology to iba

ECD will bring its thermal profiling technology to iba in October. The handheld M.O.L.E.™ EV6 sets a new benchmark for thermal data loggers, delivering instantaneous data access and intuitive control – now with a full-color touchscreen display. In addition to the six-channel M.O.L.E. EV6, the company’s BreadOMETER™, CakeOMETER™, and OvenBALANCER™ sensors will be demonstrated at the stand.

MECATHERM ACADEMY to hold course on industrial baking

The MECATHERM ACADEMY is organizing a new, three-day course on the fundamentals of industrial baking. It will be held from November 14 to 16 this year. The training session will combine theory, with a focus on ingredients and bread manufacturing, and practice.

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.

Production: a world of tarts

Some of the oldest patisserie creations are also an undisputed dessert staple: pies and tarts. As they are continuously evolving, various techniques can perfect product processing in industrial bakeries, preserving the artistry of the skilled patissier.