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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.
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.
Sarmaşık
Sarmaşık Group specializes in automatic industrial systems and more.
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.
Shick Esteve
Shick Esteve provides ingredient automation solutions and process design services. The company’s expertise includes automation of bulk, minor/micro-ingredients, liquid ingredients, flour reclaiming systems and process design.
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.
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.
Unifiller Systems Inc.
Founded over 35 years ago, Unifiller Systems Inc. is a supplier of portioning, pumping and decorating equipment that can be used in bakeries and food plants worldwide.
Vemag Maschinenbau GmbH
VEMAG Maschinenbau GmbH manufactures equipment for filling, portioning, dividing, shaping and depositing pastes, doughs and mixes. The modular system of standard fillers supports customized attachments that can be flexibly tailored to the specific requirements of the user.
Verhoeven Family of Companies
Verhoeven Bakery Equipment Family supplies turnkey projects by incorporating solutions from its four areas of expertise with their corresponding company: BVT Dough Proces Solutions, NewCap Industrial Handling Solutions, Vacuum Cooling & Baking Solutions, and Bakepack End of Line Solutions.
VMI
VMI offers premium mixing and kneading solutions for bakery, pastry, and snack manufacturers, from traditional mixers for artisanal bakeries to automated production lines for the food industry. The company’s installations are reliable, modular, and adaptable to different dough families.
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.
Zeppelin Systems GmbH
Zeppelin has wide-ranging expertise when it comes to all aspects of raw material handling: raw material intake, storage, discharge, conveying, preparation, dosing, mixing and controlling.