At iba, FRITSCH will present a new pastry line with a hygienic design that emphasizes good accessibility, quick cleaning, and easy handling, the company explains. With the PROGRESSA pastry, FRITSCH presents a new pastry line for retail bakers.
Loryma introduced a stabilizing compound designed to replace eggs and dairy in baked goods, in response to the global egg shortage. The new solution offers manufacturers a cost-effective alternative to eggs, with a similar taste and texture as products containing egg.
RAPS will highlight microencapsulated ingredients and functional savory fillings at iba this year, under the motto ‘Bake the world a little better’.
Gerhard Schubert GmbH significantly expanded its proprietary CARE (‘Connection for Analytics, Reporting and Efficiency’) monitoring solution this year. The upgraded platform enables the standard-compliant calculation of key OEE figures for packaging machines, and leaner processes thanks to decentralized data management, the company highlights.
ANKO Food Machine will present its Dumpling Making Machine, demonstrating various methods for making Polish, Italian and Chinese-style dumplings in an online event, held on April 24 at 11:00 AM CET.
At iba, IPCO will showcase the production benefits of its Rotoform rotary drop depositor, and will have a demo unit in operation on the stand. IPCO will also present other chocolate cooling systems at the fair, including solid and perforated steel bake oven belts.
At the iba.START UP AREA, new company founders will showcase their ideas for the baking industry, in Hall 13, in an area complete with a forum space where companies can pitch their concepts.
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.
With sales of EUR 17.92 billion, the German bakery trade recorded moderate growth of 2% for 2024. The turnover in the bakery trade exceeded EUR 4 billion in each of the four quarters of last year.
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) promoted Andrew Jones to Project Manager. In this new role, he will collaborate with customers on their projects, managing scope, budget, and scheduling.
Koenig expanded its sales team: Kai Wörzler (left) and Stanislaw Selich (right) strengthen the sales team in Germany. Filippo Comerio and Martin Gallot will expand the international sales team.
At iba 2025, Rademaker will highlight production solutions for croissants, breads, Danish and puff pastries, pies and quiches, pizza, donuts, pita and other flatbreads. New launches for pizza production and lamination are among highlights.
ABI LTD
ABI LTD, part of the Together Means Greater Group (TMG), is a designer & manufacturer of make-up equipment and a specialist in robotics for bakeries. ABI equipment can be used in the production of many well-loved baked goods, from bagels to pretzels and sweet goods.
AMF Bakery Systems
AMF Bakery Systems specializes in the complete range of solutions for the baking industry, for all processing steps and product categories.
Ashworth Bros Inc.
With a global reach, Ashworth is a conveyor belt company that manufactures and services both metal and plastic belting for straight running, turn-curve, lo-tension, and self-stacking spirals, offering custom solutions for specific requirements.
Berndorf Band Group
The Berndorf Band Group specializes in the production of steel belts and steel belt systems. Operating worldwide with locations in Asia, Europe, North and South America, the group consists of the parent company Berndorf Band, eight subsidiaries, and worldwide partners.
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.
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™).
New Era Machines
New Era Machines provides advanced & versatile biscuit production lines & highly efficient bakery systems that Incorporate cutting-edge technologies for streamlined production
Rademaker BV
Rademaker develops and provides solutions for the food processing industry. The company specializes in automation, engineering, hygiene and process performance.Â
Reading Bakery Systems
The Reading Bakery Systems brands – Thomas L. Green, Reading Pretzel, Exact Mixing and Reading Thermal – offer production lines capable of producing a wide range of snack products, continuous mixing solutions and oven profiling. The company also provides consulting services.
Royal Kaak
Kaak has been working in the field of bakery technology since 1846, with solutions ranging from stand-alone machines to an integrated approach for complex and automated bakery lines.
SOLLICH KG
Founded in 1920, SOLLICH has extensive knowledge of production methods for all kinds of confectionery, combined with technical know-how. The family-owned company is known for production systems for the confectionery industry.
Spiromatic
Spiromatic provides solutions for ingredient handling, fermentation systems, and mixing technology in the bakery industry.
WP BAKERYGROUP
The WP BAKERYGROUP offers complete solutions, from project development to equipping entire bakeries (handcraft and industrial operations). Each unit can be operated as a ‘stand-alone’ piece of equipment, but can also be easily ‘docked on’ at any time; interfaces for third-party products are available.