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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.
Koenig announced it established a new partnership with Abendschoen, to develop together “next-level automation” solutions for commercial and industrial bakeries. Abendschoen is an established name in the field of bakery automation, including intelligent automation and robotics.
The potential of using measurement technology in bakeries is underestimated, says Dr. Banu Sezer, Market Development Manager Food at Anton Paar in Graz, Austria. However, completely new possibilities are opening up, especially in conjunction with AI.
Global snack sales surpassed USD 680 billion in 2024, Euromonitor International estimates show. While North America contributed to 28 % of all global snack sales in 2023, India remains the world leader in snacking habits.
Pretzels are an undisputed staple in many European markets. They are instantly associated with craftsmanship, for a reliable snacking choice. For production consistency, automation that replicates the craft is the challenge.
AMF Bakery Systems
AMF Bakery Systems specializes in the complete range of solutions for the baking industry, for all processing steps and product categories.
Anton Paar GmbH (Brabender)
Anton Paar develops, produces and distributes highly accurate laboratory instruments and process measuring systems, and provides custom-tailored automation and robotic solutions. It incorporates the epertise from Brabender, following its acquisition.
AutomationX GmbH
AutomationX is an Austrian company specializing in the automation of raw material handling systems, with dedicated software solutions.
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.
DIOSNA
DIOSNA Dierks & Söhne GmbH specializes in pre-dough, dough and mixing systems for the production of baked goods – technology for the complete dough production.
Forbo Siegling GmbH
Forbo Movement Systems is a upplier of conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts and both toothed and flat belts made of synthetic materials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rego Herlitzius GmbH
Rego Herlitzius GmbH specializes in everything from beating and stirring machines, kneading machines, and cream cookers to bread slicers for confectioners and bakers.
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.
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.
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.