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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.
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.
With the occasion of a special milestone for Bayne’s the Family Bakers, John Bayne shares the company’s work behind the most recent shop opening and expanding the network.
A baking business with deep roots in the local community it serves, Bayne’s the Family Bakers celebrates 70 years in Scotland’s baking scene.
Selecting a packaging concept for baked products is a task with an extensive checklist. Functionality, safety and design are only the tip of the iceberg. Although not immediately visible to consumers, packaging choices are important. Adding sustainability to the list of criteria makes the challenge even more complex.
Faster production, cost efficiency and quality consistency: these are the advantages that made the Chorleywood Bread Process such a success. With Royal Kaak’s MDD mixers, an entire range of products can enjoy the same production benefits, from buns to pizza, donuts and brioche.
PhenOlives patented a process that allows leftover olives from the oil industry to be made into flour. This development has the potential to extend an olive branch to significant material waste in oil processing while providing a ‘super-flour’ with numerous benefits.
As Cetravac celebrates 25 years of working in the baking industry, Baking+Biscuit International analyzes with its founder, Adolf Cermak, the opportunities of the unique, patented vacuum technology perfected by cetravac and bakeXperts.
The Emithermic® XE technology was developed to deliver consistent, even radiant heat while maximizing thermal energy retention and overall efficiency. By eliminating all Direct Gas Fired (DGF) ribbon burners, the oven developed by Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) represents a major transformation in cracker baking.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.