WB Special Features
Germany’s Baked Goods Sector Faces Cost Pressures but Finds Opportunity in Innovation
Germany’s baked goods industry entered 2024 under intense cost pressure, as soaring prices for ingredients and energy drove up production expenses. In response, the sector is leaning into efficiency improvements and sustainability…
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Keen to Go Green
Sustainability is an issue which has steadily grown in importance for the global food industry over the last couple of decades. Consumers increasingly expect food manufacturers and their brands to align with environmental considerations…
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Plant-based Bakery, a New Growth Vertical for the Industry
Plant-based baked goods have firmly established themselves in Europe's bakery landscape, driven by a dynamic interplay between consumer demand for healthier, sustainable alternatives and industry innovations in product development. This…
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Digitalization and Smart Technologies in Baking: How Software and Process Control Solutions Are…
The baking industry, deeply rooted in traditional craftsmanship, is moving into a new era defined by digitalization and smart technologies. Leading software and process control providers such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, CSB-System, and…
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High-protein and Egg-free, the Challenges of Modern Plant-based Bakery
Wanting to be plant-forward and also have enough protein in your diet or have only clean label products is a conundrum that many consumers live in these days. However, ingredient makers have been working hard in the past years to help…
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Peak Engineering Efficiency: Turnkey Line Strategies from Leading Equipment Providers
The decision to invest in a turnkey production line versus assembling a line from standalone equipment is pivotal. Turnkey solutions, offered by a single supplier, encompass the design, installation, and commissioning of a complete…
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From Flowpacks to Reusables: Sustainable Packaging Gains Traction in the Baking Industry
Sustainable packaging has become a strategic imperative for the baking industry. Rising consumer expectations, combined with tightening regulations and ecological pressures, are prompting bakery manufacturers to seek out smarter, greener…
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