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.
Royal Kaak CEO awarded Order of Chivalry
Royal Kaak CEO, Lodewijk van den Borg, was appointed Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau by the King of the Netherlands, as an acknowledgment of his role as CEO for 12 and a half years, and his accomplishments in innovation and societal progress.
Kaak OvenScan uncovers process improvement potential
Energy consumption is undisputed at the top of the industry’s concerns and efforts for improvement. 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, launched last year and introduced in the Benelux countries in 2023.
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.
Irénke Meekma departs from Zeelandia helm
After almost three years of serving as the CEO of Royal Zeelandia Group b.v., Irénke Meekma is stepping down from the role, citing personal reasons for her departure. She has spearheaded the company’s leadership during a difficult period.
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.
Royal Kaak: Baking freestanding bread
The technology to support efficient, automated production of high-end, quality bread is here. The key is gentle dough handling.
Zeelandia appoints new CFO
Zeelandia announced that Peter van Wouwe was appointed as CFO of Royal Zeelandia Group, a role he assumed on June 19, 2023. He brings on board extensive financial experience, of which the last 22 years in the food business.
New management for Kaak Silos & Dosing
As Silowacht transitions to Royal Kaak Silos & Dosing, the company announces that Gert-Jan Bos is taking over the management of the Zwolle location, starting from January 1, 2023.
Playing with colors: Zeelandia
Zeelandia is bringing the topic of “muesli” into the baked products segment. The development is called MR. KORN “sunny muesli”, which the company used to illustrate two trends: superfoods – with quinoa, hemp and chia seed – and muesli – by using whole oat grains.
A guide to IBIE’s exhibition stands: Royal Kaak
KAAK will present process automation solutions aiming at reducing labor costs and manual labor dependency, improving hygiene, reducing fallout, and improving product consistency at the highest quality.
