ANKO event for dumpling machinery, IoT solutions
ANKO Food Machine will present its Dumpling Making Machine, demonstrating various methods for making Polish, Italian and Chinese-style dumplings in an online event, held on April 24 at 11:00 AM CET.
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IPCO brings chocolate chip production to iba
At iba, IPCO will showcase the production benefits of its Rotoform rotary drop depositor, and will have a demo unit in operation on the stand. IPCO will also present other chocolate cooling systems at the fair, including solid and perforated steel bake oven belts.
AMF: Smart sourdough baking starts here
Establishing a complete setup for sourdough production in industrial bakeries poses several challenges. The fermentation process must be taken into account and the equipment must be able to replicate handcraft techniques to handle this delicate dough.
Smart technology solutions in the spotlight at iba ‘25
Digitalization and artificial intelligence will receive special attention at iba, with several dedicated areas for modern software solutions that contribute to process optimization and customer service.
Crown Bakeries installs AMF bun line
Crown Bakeries announced the construction of a new high-speed bun production line at its Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, facility. AMF Bakery Systems supplied a fully automated, new-generation line “with unprecedented flexibility,” Crown reveals.
Koenig debuts new exhibition concept at iba ‘25
Koenig introduces a new approach to showcasing its solutions to its visitors this year, Norbert Hübler, Global Sales Director, Koenig Group, anticipates in an interview.
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.
iba ’25: FRITSCH and MULTIVAC highlight pastry production
At iba, FRITSCH will highlight a new compact pastry line designed for mid-sized bakeries, with a hygienic design, which will also feature the MULTIVAC Cooling@Packing System.
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.
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.
