One step ahead
More went into the decision to purchase a new bread roll line than Plentz Bakery & Confectionery had expected. Several aspects were important, including the practiced social values of the company.
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südback: inspiration for next year and beyond takes center stage
The 30th edition of südback lines up the best and latest solutions for bakery, confectionery, coffee, chocolate, logistics, training and more. International exhibitors are bringing the latest developments for the baking and confectionery industries to südback; several competitions will crown this year’s excellence in craftsmanship and innovation, and a full agenda of forums will be hosted for knowledge sharing.
AIBI Congress 2024: a breeze over the bakery
The 38th AIBI Congress brought the baking industry together this year for the moment’s most important topics, decision-making meetings and long-awaited reunions. The International Association of Plant Bakers organized this year’s event with the theme ‘21st Century Breeze over the Bakery’, and a picturesque location to match it: the city of Hamburg.
Down to a fine art: authentic baguettes
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.
ABI to highlight robot scoring at iba
ABI will exhibit its KATANA multi-purpose robot scoring solution, which now also offers a waterjet scoring tool. The Toronto-based company will also present Eye-Q, its new AI-enabled complete quality control system, providing product quality analysis across different stages of production.
Hansaloy at iba 2023: It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon!
Hansaloy will have a full display of bread and bun slicing blades on display to slice all types of breads, buns and rolls. These include band slicing blades as well as reciprocating slicing blades.
A guide to IBIE’s exhibition stands: Royal Kaak
KAAK will present process automation solutions aiming at reducing labor costs and manual labor dependency, improving hygiene, reducing fallout, and improving product consistency at the highest quality.
Ready, set, dough!
The consistency of perfectly formed dough depends entirely on the conditions during fermentation. DIOSNA develops pre-dough and dough fermentation systems that can ensure required parameters, with various degrees of automation.
Smart scoring innovation is here
Koenig has recently developed a scoring unit powered by Artificial Intelligence, with the help of 3D scanners and cameras.
Making the cut
Automated scoring systems consistently execute cuts, using conventional cutting, ultrasonic cutting, or waterjet technology.
Buns, rolls and bagels made easy: Mecatherm
Replicating traditional methods of preparing buns, bagels and rolls on an industrial scale is a task with an extensive list of challenges, to achieve high-volume, consistent results. Flexibility and innovation joined in dedicated production lines help provide the answers for endless product variations.
The right robot for the job
Scoring is a process that requires skill and shows the baker’s experience when done manually. Alternatively, as labor is becoming harder to find (and then keep), robots can efficiently take over the task; they will never need to stop and will perform constantly over time.
