There are dozens of oven types on the market, and each is designed to work in a certain way, with a number of adjustable variables that can produce certain repeatable results. Ovens are not the same, and the fact that they can reach…

Of the available preservation technologies, freezing has long been recognized as an excellent method of preserving the quality characteristics of bakery products. However, physical parameters such as specific volume, moisture, hardness,…

Fat is one of the most important flavor carriers, as it has a decisive influence on the market success of an end product. Among both consumers and industry, healthy vegetable fats are currently in high demand.  From a sensory quality…

Designed to automatically and accurately divide the fermented dough into pieces of preset volume for making into loaves, automated dough dividers work primarily by determining dough volume instead of dough weight, as is the case with…

Long shelf-life baked products have become increasingly sought-after by both retailers and customers in recent times. This trend is good news for bakers, also, as it translates in fewer returns and higher margins. In this context,…

Unsanitary equipment and insufficient hygienic level in the food industry lead to increased populations of microorganisms and can compromise quality and safety. Sanitation is an important part of the HACCP system, as its application…

Different baked products require different baking profiles and sometimes even different oven configurations to achieve the optimal product. Various types of baking chambers can be combined in hybrid ovens to give the ideal heat transfer…

Fruit Fillings are extensively used in confectionery products, bakery products, & desserts, as well as beverage applications, owing to their functional properties, thereby playing a significant role in determining the desired…

Accuracy of seasoning sprinkler systems is essential to good product quality and flavor. Today’s equipment manufacturers are keen to provide bakers with advanced systems that can assist in this delicate process. During this step in the…

The main steps of the mixing process are the homogenization of ingredients, the formation of hydrated gluten protein–carbohydrate–fat complex structure in wheat dough, and occluding air into the mass to form the cell structure necessary…

Food-based applications often call for conveyors to run at various speeds throughout food processing and packaging. The key to successfully coordinating the conveyors’ changing speeds is to properly integrate them into the entire processing…

Today, consumers want more from their food. Beyond convenience, freshness and great taste and texture, a rising number of people are looking for better-for-you options, including baked goods, with high nutrient content. The fortification…

Consumer interest in a diet with wellness benefits was already on the rise before the onset of COVID-19. But the pandemic forced consumers to think more about their lifestyles. That also aroused the desire to better understand ingredients…

The handling of waste in the food production line is a major challenge for the industry. Equipment that does not work efficiently may result in burnt, undercooked or even over-mixed food, ultimately generating waste. Bakery waste can…

Cathleen Kabashi, director of iba granted European Baker & Biscuit magazine a short interview in which she speaks about the new iba.CONNECTING EXPERTS format that will be introduced in March, the challenges the pandemic brought to the…

Current competitive economic conditions are compelling industries to increase production in a cost-effective manner. This, in turn, is leading to a rise in the demand for smart supply chain solutions aimed at optimizing processes and…

The spread of COVID-19 has affected supply chains and international trade across the world. During this time, concerns among food safety stakeholders and consumers regarding hygiene and safe production protocols have skyrocketed. …

A trend only accelerated by the pandemic, the preference for plant-based ingredients skyrockets as plant power is recognized throughout eating occasions and is becoming a social-media darling. What does this mean for a cereal-based…