A virtual new world
Using Virtual Reality technology, scientists at Campden BRI recently ran a virtual supermarket technology experience to better understand which on-pack sensory claims motivate consumers to purchase products.
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Gentle and fast product cooling
As crackers exit the oven, the cooling process is important to guarantee product quality and a long shelf life. A gentle cooling process will ensure the delicate product’s integrity until it is ready to be consumed.
Improving the shelf-life of sandwich bread
Replicating traditional methods of preparing buns, bagels and rolls on an industrial scale is a task with an extensive list of challenges.
Quality makes a strong argument again
Armin Juncker, Chief Executive of the Association of German Plant Bakeries, shares his views on the impact caused by COVID-19.
The Globus bakeries strategy
Globus retail group relies on recyclable or recycled packaging materials for its own products. Plastic is being saved, but not completely banned.
A world of proofing in a small, green footprint
Advancements in proofing technology are focusing on obtaining the best possible product and on flexibility for all possible process needs.
bbi-2021-03-Flexible flow-wrapping covers biscuits
An Alsatian manufacturer with over a hundred years of heritage relies on a modern flow-wrapping machine from Schubert to package its baked goods.
Mecatherm: Tradition meets innovation(part II)
In industrial bagel manufacturing, the biggest challenge is fitting the production line in the available space while meeting individual recipe and process demands. Due to space constraints, certain modules can be considered optional, while others are highly recommended when customizing a line to specific requirements.
What goes around: spirals
The shortest way to efficiency in proofing, cooling, freezing, or baking is sometimes a spiral.
Plastic versus paper: life cycle analysis
Recycling has a significant role to play in our environmental efforts, but it isn’t always the best way to prevent or alleviate major environmental concerns.
Mecatherm, ABI LTD: Cooperation with a future
Mecatherm, French manufacturer of industrial ovens and production lines, has signed a partnership with American ABI Ltd, a specialist in bagel makeup equipment. Together they are planning to market an industrial bagel line. baking+biscuit international investigates further.
How often are baked goods affected?
How many food recalls were there in Europe in 2018 and 2019? The European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed ‘RASFF’ counted 352 food recalls from consumers in 2018 and 359 in 2019.
