At Fispal Sao Paulo, Brazil, IPCO will showcase high-productivity solutions for baking and chocolate forming, including demonstrations of its Rotoform chocolate chip depositor. The company will also introduce the latest addition to its range of conveyor components – a new belt tracking solution –highlighting the benefits of wraparound service support.
Chocolate coating is a tasty addition to bakery goods, but it also creates challenges when handling compounds in the manufacturing process. A good understanding of the desired result and how to work with chocolate are key to a successful outcome.
From March 19 to 22, 2024, Anuga FoodTec will address processing alternative proteins and the necessary know-how along the entire process chain. The Cologne trade show and the German Association for Alternative Protein Sources (BALPro e.V.) are extending their cooperation for sustainable innovation in the food industry.
The new President of Fedima, Thomas Lesaffre, shared his views on the role of the association in defending the industry and the work ahead, in support of the organization’s members, their customers and the consumer.
AT ProSweets, IPCO will showcase the IPCO Rotoform HP rotary drop depositor for chocolate chip production and an advanced piston depositor. The Rotoform HP (High Performance) is the latest model in this series and was specifically designed for chocolate processing. The dosing unit will be showcased with live demonstrations at the trade show in Cologne (Hall 10.1, Stand G080).
Ingredient specialist Loryma is expanding its wheat-based portfolio with a functional mix that is free of animal ingredients, as well as artificial colorings, flavorings and preservatives. The vegan, wheat-based Lory® Stab replicates the technological properties of egg or milk in bakery products. Products made with this base ingredient, such as muffins, sponge cakes, cake bases or lava cakes, have the typical airy texture, light crumb and consistent pore structure.
There are limitless opportunities to create taste experiences. To do so reliably, cake mixes can help achieve excellent results, every time.
Following consumer plant-based preferences, the bakery industry is turning to egg alternatives. Faba bean proteins mimic many of the required properties and allow for sustainable solutions.
Dawn Foods announced the launch of a vegan sponge cake mix. The Dawn Balance® Vegan Sponge Cake Mix is V-label certified and provides the same functionality, texture and taste experience as a regular sponge cake mix.
ADM acquired Prairie Pulse Inc., a pulse crop cleaning, milling and packaging business in Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, Canada. Prairie Pulse’s operations – which include origination, 12,000 MT of bulk storage, cleaning, milling, sorting, sizing and bagging – will double ADM’s pulse footprint in the region.
Puratos announced its largest acquisition yet in the chocolate industry: Canadian producer Foley’s Chocolates joins the Belgium-headquartered company in a deal that significantly increases Puratos’ chocolate market share and manufacturing capabilities in North America.
IPCO showcases its chocolate forming and molding equipment at interpack this year, with systems designed for the production of industrial ingredients – chips, chunks, drops and blocks – and decorative products such as shavings, rolls, pencils, or blossoms. Solutions can be customized for various operations, from start-up low-cost, rapid deployment equipment to high-capacity multi-layer systems.
