Middleby acquires Frigomeccanica S.p.A.
With annual revenues of USD 30 million, Frigomeccanica is a leading provider of equipment solutions for drying, defrosting, fermentation, refrigeration and preservation used in food processing.
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IBIE 2025: Rademaker highlights new pizza topping line
Rademaker will unveil its latest advancements at IBIE 2025. Among them, the company introduces its latest pizza topping line, designed for fully automated pizza production. With the introduction at the Las Vegas trade fair, the new pizza sauce depositor will debut in the North American market.
GEA electric ovens: Light it up!
In the burgeoning world of cookies, crackers and cakes, where sustainable and efficient baking is the rule, ‘E’ stands for electricity.
Under pressure: key challenges in a changing industry
Rising demand unlocks new perspectives: the market for cookies and crackers is transforming. A look at the seven central challenges facing the industry – and how manufacturers can successfully leverage these to their advantage.
A five-star event: Starline 5 launches
After five years of top-secret R&D, RONDO launched its newest project, the Starline 5 dough make-up line, with a great audience for a five-star event, in its hometown of Burgdorf, Switzerland.
The smartest way from A to B with AGVs
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are the next big step – on wheels – to intelligent handling automation. They move equipment safely and reliably, while ensuring the complete traceability of their deliveries with shareable diaries.
Bühler electric baking: Light it up!
In the burgeoning world of cookies, crackers and cakes, where sustainable and efficient baking is the rule, ‘E’ stands for electricity.
Ledora bakery: Made to measure
Specializing in frozen bakery products, Ledora Plus Kft. has always been steadily growing, since its launch. The company’s latest investment is also its biggest to date: a brand-new, fully automated factory in its hometown of Eger, Hungary, designed from scratch to fit production equipment and Ledora’s bold plans.
GEA launches new high-speed bake extruder
The GEA Bake Extruder was developed for high-volume and high-speed applications, designed for medium to large-scale biscuit manufacturers.
Middleby launches Munich Innovation Kitchens
Middleby opened the Middleby Innovation Kitchens (MIK) in Munich, Germany, expanding the company’s commercial foodservice solutions and culinary expertise throughout Europe. The facility will serve as an experience center for partners, clients, and culinary professionals.
Puratos and AMF Bakery Systems launch pilot bakery plant
Puratos and AMF Bakery Systems collaborated on developing a new pilot bakery plant that supports their work with commercial bakeries in North America. The facility, featuring last-generation technology that mirrors real-world manufacturing setups, is now open for projects at Puratos’ US Headquarters.
Bühler introduces new wafer baking oven technology
Bühler Group launched OptiBake, an inductively heated wafer oven designed for precision baking, enhanced flexibility in baking parameters, which can achieve up to 50% energy savings compared to conventional gas-fired wafer baking ovens.
