
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At iba 2025, Anton Paar exhibits at iba with the theme ‘Advanced Quality Control, focusing on solutions for quality control in the baking, food and ingredient industries.
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 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.

