Bühler introduces new solution for spreads, fillings, coatings
Bühler launched the CompactMix, a new solution that combines mixing and grinding technologies for the production of confectionery masses for spreads, fillings and other applications.
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Middleby Food Processing launches Italy innovation center
Middleby announced that its new Middleby Centro di Innovazione (the MCI) is now open for business. The 65,000-square-foot facility located near Venice, Italy, is dedicated to the advancement of protein, bakery and snack processing
Puratos opens new Innovation Center in Canada
Puratos opened its new Innovation Center in Montreal. The new 3,500 sq. ft. facility joins the company’s Canadian Innovation Center in Mississauga, Ontario, and a second facility in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Middleby buys Oka-Spezialmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
The Middleby Corporation acquired Oka-Spezialmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG (Oka), a German company specialized in industrial equipment for extrusion, molding, depositing and cutting for the bakery, confectionery and pet-food markets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unique products, by any measure
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.
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.
Faster and better
Faster production, cost efficiency and quality consistency: these are the advantages that made the Chorleywood Bread Process such a success. With Royal Kaak’s MDD mixers, an entire range of products can enjoy the same production benefits, from buns to pizza, donuts and brioche.
