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At iba, Lesaffre unveiled the findings of two comprehensive studies focusing on bread, which reveal that bread is a central component of diets. The first is an international consumer survey1, with the widest coverage to date.
Bühler Group launched OptiBake, an inductively heated wafer oven designed for precision baking, enhanced flexibility in baking parameters, which can achieve up to 50% energy savings compared to conventional gas-fired wafer baking ovens.
MECATHERM unveiled MyMecatherm at iba, its new digital platform. In addition, connected services Digital Care and Digital Care+ are also available. It was developed in partnership with MaMaTa, the company’s sister company specializing in IoT.
Coperion announced the next step in its brand identity as the company further unifies its operations through branding changes for its Food, Health and Nutrition division brands.
The winners of The iba UIBC Cup of Bakers are Corentin Molina and Yannis Thouys from France. The duo was awarded gold by Dominique Anract, UIBC President, and Roland Ermer, President of the German Bakers‘ Confederation.
In an event organized in Burgdorf, RONDO launched the Starline 5, a new generation of high-performance dough processing lines. The ‘Starline’ series stands for maximum rated power, simple operation and a wide variety of products.
Rademaker announced two new developments aimed to expand its innovation capabilities: the acquisition of Form & Frys Maskinteknik and a strategic partnership with Sensure.
Puratos returns to iba with three new developments: a novel bakery improver that supports convenience and sustainability, sprouted grains that boost fiber content and taste, and a reimagined brioche concept that is also environmentally friendly.
AMF Bakery Systems will highlight its newest technology at iba, including its hydrogen oven and hybrid baking systems. At the stand, the company will showcase technology for dough make-up, proofing, baking and packaging.
The Bühler Group Board appointed Samuel Schär as the new CEO as of January 2026, reinforcing its commitment to its long-term orientation as a family business with this succession plan.
On May 18 and 19, 2025, the best bakers from six countries will compete for gold at the iba UIBC Cup of Bakers, an event organized by the German Baker’s Confederation (Zentralverband des Deutschen Bäckerhandwerks), the owner of iba. This year’s theme is ‘Art’.
As part of its new campaign, ‘Designed with Your Bakery in Mind,’ American Pan will showcase at iba how its bakeware solutions are built for the individual needs of each bakery. Pans are customized for on-trend products including laminated pastries, rustic artisan breads and creative cake designs.
FRITSCH Bakery Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
FRITSCH Bakery Technologies GmbH & Co. KG provides solutions for high-quality baked goods. As a manufacturer of bakery equipment for artisanal craftsmanship and industrial process reliability, the company’s focus is always on the end product.
GEA Bakery (GEA Imaforni Spa)
With more than 100 years of combined experience in the bakery industry, GEA Bakery provides turnkey solutions for a wide variety of applications: cookies, biscuits, crackers, cakes, pies, tarts and more.
Hansaloy Corporation
Hansaloy manufactures bread and bun slicing blades as well as machine parts for the baking industry. The company uses proprietary steel alloys, specifically designed for bakery applications and metallurgically tested to ensure that it meets high standards.
Heinen GmbH & Co. KG
Heinen specializes in developing equipment for pasteurizing, fermenting, cooling and freezing of almost any foodstuff. The company provides a full range of services, from the initial development of the equipment to the implementation of the design, delivery, assembly, programming and regular maintenance.
HEUFT THERMO-OEL GMBH & CO. KG
HEUFT specializes in building baking oven systems for artisan and industrial bakeries for over 300 years. The German company focuses on thermo-oil heated oven systems.
ICECOOL Systems
ICECOOL specializes in refrigeration technology and has unique expertise in combined proofing and cooling processes. Solutions such as SOFTSTEAM and SLOWPROOFING enable the bakeries to achieve perfect baked goods quality.
Intralox
IIntralox is a global conveying solutions company, offering direct service in more than 100 countries. Intralox specializes in innovative technologies: Modular Plastic Conveyor Belting, ThermoDrive® technology, DirectDrive™ Spiral Systems, and Activated Roller Belt™ (ARB™).
IPCO
IPCO is a manufacturer of steel belts for the food industry, where they are used as conveying media for baking, cooling, freezing, and more. The smooth surface can be easily cleaned with the IPCO Laser Cleaner. The company also provides chocolate processing solutions.
Ishida
Ishida Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational company that manufactures food-packing machinery. It has been in business since 1893 and is a privately owned family business. It invented the multihead weigher, for which it enjoys a global market share of 70%.
J4 s.r.o.
J4 s.r.o. was founded in 1994. The company started with the production of individual baking ovens and developed to design entire bakery and confectionery lines that meet all the requirements of artisanal and industrial production.
JAC
JAC specializes in bread slicing and dough processing since 1946. Starting from JAC bread slicers, the company has developed a complete range of machines for bread slicing and dough processing.
Kempf GmbH Bakeware & Coating
Kempf GmbH is a family business that has been specializing in bakeware and coatings for 50 years. The company provides a wide range of products that include a variety of industrial trays as well as tray coatings for all processing needs.
Koenig
For more than 55 years, Koenig has been supplying bakeries worldwide with high-quality bakery machines, lines and ovens. The product range covers the entire production chain of bakery technology: from mixing, dividing and rounding, forming and proofing, to baking, cooling and freezing.
KPM Analytics
KPM Analytics develops scientific instrumentation for analyzing critical food quality parameters and assessing production processes. Each of the company’s brands has a long history of delivering advanced analysis solutions to ensure product quality and optimize process efficiency.
Kwik Lok Corporation
Kwik Lok Corporation specializes in creating bag closing and printing solutions to the baking, produce and other industries around the world. This results in one of life’s little conveniences, the ability to easily reclose a package.
Mecatherm
MECATHERM has over 900 installations all over the world, supplying solutions for medium-sized and industrial bakeries, from dedicated units for a baking process, to whole production plants.
Middleby Bakery
US-based Middleby Bakery provides reliable low- and high-volume equipment solutions for the production of bread, rolls, and buns, as well as cakes, biscuits, cereal, baked snacks, and much more.
Multivac
MULTIVAC is a family business from the Allgäu region in southern Germany that operates at an international level. With integrated packaging and processing solutions, the company offers to its customers solutions for individual added value – across the entire logistics chain.