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Accurate real-time information and complete process control help baking technology take one more step toward sustainable baking.
Accurate real-time information and complete process control help baking technology take one more step toward sustainable baking.
Baking with Lesaffre launched ‘Dr Bread’, a newly developed AI-powered baking assistant. Accessible through the Lesaffre & Moi app, which is used by more than 60,000 craft bakers worldwide, Dr. Bread was designed to offer craft bakeries a truly personalized experience.
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.
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.
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.
MECATHERM unveiled MyMecatherm at iba, its new digital platform. In addition, connected services Digital Care and Digital Care+ are also available. It was developed in partnership with MaMaTa, the company’s sister company specializing in IoT.
Rademaker announced two new developments aimed to expand its innovation capabilities: the acquisition of Form & Frys Maskinteknik and a strategic partnership with Sensure.
Koenig announced it established a new partnership with Abendschoen, to develop together “next-level automation” solutions for commercial and industrial bakeries. Abendschoen is an established name in the field of bakery automation, including intelligent automation and robotics.
The potential of using measurement technology in bakeries is underestimated, says Dr. Banu Sezer, Market Development Manager Food at Anton Paar in Graz, Austria. However, completely new possibilities are opening up, especially in conjunction with AI.
Pretzels are an undisputed staple in many European markets. They are instantly associated with craftsmanship, for a reliable snacking choice. For production consistency, automation that replicates the craft is the challenge.
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.
Over the past few years, Mecatherm has transformed its Demo Center in Barembach, France, from a facility where it showcased its technology into a fully functional baking plant, for projects including training, testing and problem-solving of any kind.

