Leadership transition for Koenig USA
The Koenig Group announced a leadership transition for Koenig Bakery Systems USA: from March 1, Jake Levy will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, as Richard Breeswine retires.
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backaldrin opens barbecue season with Pane Scuro
In anticipation of spring season barbecues, backaldrin introduces the Pane Scuro mix for various fresh bread and pastry specialties, from rustic, flat barbecue bread to elongated root bread and small, crispy Krustis buns.
iba ’25: American Pan solutions emphasize innovation, sustainability
American Pan will highlight its innovations and focus on sustainability at iba, in Dusseldorf. Jason Bowman, President of American Pan Europe & MENA, shares what visitors can expect to see at the show and in the following years from the bakeware specialist.
Design competition ‘Bakery of the future’ launches at iba
iba is inviting creative participants to submit their creations to a design competition called ‘Bakery of the Future’, by March 21. 2025. The new competition is looking for innovative ideas that will help shape the future of shopfitting.
Quiet on set: product development in progress!
Technology alone can only ever be part of a solution – it also requires the knowledge to use it efficiently and profitably. This is precisely why Rademaker has installed the RTC at its headquarters.
“We can now push the next button on sustainability”
Last year, Raymond Nogael was promoted to President of MECATHERM. He shared the company’s strategy for development and sustainability, along with his perspective on the industry after 10 years with MECATHERM.
Working day and night
Continuous baking in industrial bakeries answers production needs for volumes and consistency over time. However, it comes with several challenges that need to be managed to ensure efficiency, product quality and profitability.
Batch mixing: as great as the sum of its parts
Batch mixing goes hand-in-hand with product diversity and varying quantities. It ensures the uniform distribution of the ingredients in the mix, with strict recipe control, yet great flexibility for diversity in formulations.
Two-stage mixing takes center stage
Two-stage batch mixing brings multiple advantages to industrial-scale baking. Two-stage batch mixing is especially suited to long-fermentation doughs, where structure and flavor are needed.
Continuous baking: Go with the flow!
The key to continuous baking success is in the oven. For biscuits, crackers and cakes, a steady, continuous production flow is ideal in high-volume operations.
iba ’25 puts Düsseldorf on the map
Susann Seidemann, iba Director, shares a view of the upcoming trade show from the organizer’s point of view.
In 2025, iba returns after two years – in Düsseldorf, from May 18 to 22, before resuming its regular three-year-schedule in 2027.
Dividing: It’s not hard to work difficult doughs!
Artezen developed a technology concept for dividing doughs that are challenging to process, which ensures excellent end products.
