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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries

24-Aug-2023

Special Edition: Advances in bakery and snack processing

Tech advances continue to influence how people connect and engage with food - but few actually know the back story.

Mixing technology, forming equipment, baking andÂ drying processing, near field communication technologies, QR codes, augmented reality and blockchain - these are major influences in today's production - but what areÂ they and how can they help the producer?

We explore some of the latest innovations in bakery and snack processing.

Drilling down into metal detection to avoid product recalls

Any manufacturer worth their (metal-free) salt knows that by installing metal detection systems, they are working their way steadily towards a safer, more productive environment. But what exactly does a metal detector do and how does it effectively protect snacks?.. Read

Innovative colour sensors distinguish even the slightest nuances in shade

The UK arm of SICK AG - a global manufacturer of sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications - has expanded its colour sensor portfolio with the launch of CSS and CSX high resolution and high-speed devices... Read

Rotzinger Group to address food safety and labour challenges at iba 2023

The Swiss automation specialist is set to showcase its advanced Hygienic Conveyor for dry cleaning and the Robot with an Integrated Buffer at iba (22-26 October, Munich, Germany)... Read

Ramping up the future of food innovation

The ability to quickly adapt to customer demands and embrace new technologies are what separate global food and beverage leaders from the rest of the pack... Read

The rise of the digital snacker

Technological advancements have opened seemingly infinite possibilities for innovation within the snack and bakery industry. Weâre in a new era of food manufacturing with the ability to create a more connected experience for consumers and more efficient development process for brands... Read

KrÃ¶ner-StÃ¤rke cleans up 'unhealthy' image of breaded and battered foods

Further applications for Stikker include baked goods, ready-mixed flours and pastries... Read

Current energy costs challenge Burtonâs biscuit sustainability journey

Burtonâs Foods - now operating as Foxâs Burtonâs Companies (FBC UK) under a Ferrero-related company - enlisted 42 Technology (42T) to investigate the feasibility of replacing its gas-fired ovens with electric ovens to help cut its carbon emissions... Read

The ultimate surf + turf: Innovative commercial baking process-meets-climate smart seaweed gains patent

The Sea & Flour Baking Companyâs innovative tech to process sea plants so they can be blended with common grains and flours in the commercial baking process has been granted a patent... Read

âAfrica is a focal point for composite flour researchâ: 3D-printed crackers from African-grown peas and quinoa nabs MÃ¼hlenchemieâs Flour Innovation Award

There are some really exciting developments happening in the composite flour space - particularly coming out of South Africa, Ethiopia and Pakistan - brought to light through MC MÃ¼hlenchemieâs Composite Flour Awards to mark its 100th anniversary... Listen now

Are you 100% sure your sandwich-to-go consumers are safe?

Keeping food safe should be a straightforward task but in reality, it has become increasingly challenging for manufacturers to meet safety and authenticity targets. One major concern is verifying that food labels are accurate as they provide vital information about what consumers are consuming... Read

Donât get caught in the greenwashing trap

Despite high inflation, the majority of consumers are happy to pay more for products with a sustainable backstory. So thereâs money to be made from environmental credentials, which makes falling into the greenwashing trap a bigger temptation than ever before... Listen now