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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.
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.
Albert Handtmann
Albert Handtmann provides suitable machine technology for both small-scale and industrial producers, for dough dividing, dosing, forming, extruding, digitalization and automation. The solutions are suitable for the production of breads, pastries, small baked goods, snacks, and other on-trend products.
AMF Bakery Systems
AMF Bakery Systems specializes in the complete range of solutions for the baking industry, for all processing steps and product categories.
BAKON
BAKON Food Equipment designs and manufactures bakery equipment for spraying, depositing and cutting for industrial confectionery, retail, and traditional bakeries.
Bühler AG
Bühler Holding AG is a Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer developing process solutions along complete value chains. It has a presence in over 140 countries with 100 service stations, over 30 manufacturing sites, and 25 application centers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Schubert Packaging Systems GmbH
Schubert presents an array of ready-to-deploy packaging solutions, featuring a diverse range of top-loading machines (TLM), among others. The company creates bespoke packaging systems, tailored to meet the unique demands of each client.
Spiromatic
Spiromatic provides solutions for ingredient handling, fermentation systems, and mixing technology in the bakery industry.
Sveba Dahlen AB
Sveba Dahlen provides a complete range of commercial bakery equipment including ovens and proofers. Sveba Dahlen is part of the American group Middleby Corporation, a manufacturer of bakery solutions, catering equipment, household appliances and systems for industrial food processing and packaging.
Syntegon Technology GmbH
Syntegon provides processing and automated packaging solutions that can support seamless processing, with a focus on sustainability, hygiene and use of utilization.
Tecnopool Spa
Tecnopool, part of TP Food Group, is active in over 80 countries around the world in the design, production and installation of machinery and complete lines for industrial and semi-industrial food processing in all processing phases, from -40 °C to +300°, with infinite fully customizable configurations.