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The conversation around increasing manufacturing sustainability will unavoidably start with analyzing ovens, for any baking operation. Visible results are a necessity.
The conversation around increasing manufacturing sustainability will unavoidably start with analyzing ovens, for any baking operation. Visible results are a necessity.
In all its iterations, from dark to milk, from ruby to white, chocolate is the undisputed consumer favorite for any moment of indulgence, and a trusted ingredient for a world of bakery offerings.
MECATHERM unveiled its latest oven in October last year, at iba. Since then, the M-VT vertical oven has also been presented at Gulfood Manufacturing, which makes two/two for this piece of equipment in terms of trade shows attended vs. awards gained.
Nestlé introduced the first KitKat made with cocoa mass from beans grown by farmer families engaged in the company’s income accelerator. This KitKat aims to connect consumers with the farmers in Nestlé’s program and raise awareness about the sustainability of the cocoa used in the wafer bars.
Puratos UK announced a sustainable, ready-to-use sourdough made with wild-farmed regeneratively farmed flour, Sapore Sally. The latest addition to the Sapore range of living and inactive sourdoughs, Sapore Sally is a living sourdough made with regeneratively farmed flour from UK-based Wildfarmed.
Forni Fiorini expanded its portfolio of electric modular ovens with two new models. The new additions are the Simply 4T-L and the Simply 8T.
MECATHERM received its first EcoVadis award for its sustainable development performance in 2023. The international organization that evaluates companies on their performance, commitments, and practices in terms of sustainable development awarded the French technology specialist the bronze medal.
Widely different concepts, approaches and methods lead to advancing sustainability throughout a company’s operations. For Kwik Lok, sustainable materials used in packaging closures are the immediately visible result of this mindset. And, this priority also influences the process.
Pandemic, war, inflation, skilled worker shortage – how are such crises affecting the investment behavior of baked goods manufacturers?
With rising prices having become a major concern for consumers, the bakery industry faces the challenge of offering products that not only meet consumers’ expectations but also provide good value for money.
After the pandemic and while navigating war disruptions and ensuing instability, the baking industry warmly celebrated the time to meet again at iba, reconnect and get work done.
The ninth and biggest installment of Gulfood Manufacturing took place between November 7 and 9 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with 3,000 exhibitors.

