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
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 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 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.
MECATHERM brings M-Care to IBIE 2022
Among the solutions MECATHERM is presenting at IBIE, new digital services will debut, providing tools to help optimize process efficiency.
A guide to IBIE’s exhibition stands: MECATHERM
MECATHERM will highlight the M-Care, a new digital solution helping industrial bakers to optimize their performance. Live demonstrations will be organized to showcase its features.
The energy-efficient light at the end of the tunnel oven: Mecatherm
Under the current circumstances, it has never been more important to look into ways to increase efficiency in bakeries, starting
The magic under the crust
The trend for artisan quality brings forth a wealth of delightful, premium breads and baguettes, with texture and flavor characteristics nothing short of magic. It takes exact science and technology to perfect the process, however. Dedicated lines preserve the tradition of the technique with increased process efficiency.
The flexibility in MECAFLEX
On-the-go or in home offices, nothing seems to be able to slow snacking down. Snacks are also increasingly the preferred option over regular mealtimes. Together with the hunger to snack, however, the demand for more diverse, healthier and tastier products also grows. Flexible technology is needed for the task.
