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.
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.
Whether the pies have an open top – covered with various ingredients, or are closed with dough, lattice, or crumble, the technology needs to produce excellent results no matter the recipe and material changes.
Viennoiserie and puff pastries enjoy unwavering commitment from consumers. Along with the enthusiasm around all things patisserie, expectations are also rising.
The automated line designed by AMF Tromp can flexibly support a wide range of pies, either savory or sweet, in a baking tray, in foils, or in paper cups. They can bake the pie shells only, pies with the top opened or closed and pies with or without a lattice decoration. For (pre-)baking the pies, AMF recommends a Den Boer Multibake tunnel oven with impingement heating or a direct-fired system.
Royal Smilde is known for its rich diversity of sweet and savory baked creations. Either sold under its own labels, through collaborations, or as private labels, the products made by the Dutch bakery are in growing demand worldwide. A very flexible production line helped them increase production volumes, built by AMF Bakery Systems (Tromp). Particular care was given to automating apple turnover production, namely – dough folding into a triangle.
While recipe variations for baguettes and bread rolls are not only to be expected but also make for unique selling points, high hydration rates and long dough resting times are the calling card of more sophisticated, authentic premium products.
Technology is optimized to meet the clear trend for flexible equipment that can support changes in production and a diverse range of breads, respectively. New developments also aim at bridging the gap between artisan and industrial production, in terms of product quality and production volumes.
Sveba Dahlen released a new solution for the industrial production of bread, its largest to date, it says: the Glimek BL600. The line includes a dough divider, a conical rounder, an IPP intermediate pocket proofer, and either one or two molders.
‘Artisan’ and ‘premium’ are often used interchangeably when referring to bread. To Koenig, ‘premium’ products are crusty breads, with complex flavor and a chewy crumb.
The Dutch ‘silo to truck’ solutions manufacturer develops production lines for all kinds of freestanding bread, with a capacity of around 7,500 kg/h, depending on the production process, type of end products and available space.
Sweet or savory, pies are a perennial favorite among consumers. Highly specialized production lines are developed to ensure production meets quantity as well as quality needs, efficiently.
Koenig will introduce a new Rex machine at IBIE this year, the I Rex Compact EC (Easy Clean design). It incorporates the I-Rex Compact EC Divider and Rounder.