The fastest filler in the west
02-Jan-2009
Two new features on Baker Perkins' largest biscuit cream sandwiching machines aim to cut downtime and waste in high output operations.Six-lane,...
More products and services are geared for baking needs
02-Jan-2009
Forced convection technology specialist Spooner Industries is extending its products and services for the UK baking industry. Complementing the...
Eco system cuts bakers' energy
02-Jan-2009
Bakery equipment manufacturer MIWE has launched an energy recovery system designed to help bakers reduce their energy costs. The new system claims to...
Efficiency is rising
02-Jan-2009 By Hayley Brown
Bakers are demanding efficient ovens, as electricity costs have shot up over the last few years. Hayley Brown looks at the latest developments
High-speed labels in motion
30-Jun-2008
Roberts Bakeries has integrated five purpose-built high speed print and apply labelling machines into its Cheshire factory, allowing individual...
Space-saving solution for tin handling
30-Jun-2008
RTS Flexible Systems has joined forces with Excel Automation to roll out a space-saving solution for automated tin handling to help independent...
This summer's cleaner strawberry tarts
30-Jun-2008
BakeMark UK has redeveloped its Merjel cold process jellies to boast only natural colours and flavours, enabling its customers to meet growing demand...
Tunnel vision adds power to gluten-free bakery plant
30-Jun-2008
European Process Plant has installed the first Gouet double action tunnel oven in Britain at Village Bakery's new £3M gluten-free bread bakery in...
30-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
With rocketing wheat prices, bakers are having to find some ingenious routes out of a very sticky situation. Rod Addy reports
30-Jun-2008 By Sarah Britton
Sugarcoat it all you want, but health concerns are impacting the bakery and confectionery sector. The BCCC's Barbara Gallani tells Sarah Britton of her quest to get her sector heard
American-style cheese is cream of the icing crop
29-Apr-2008
BakeMark UK has launched its new Caravan Brill Overwrap Cream Cheese Icing - a product that combines all the merits of Caravan Brill's successful...
Whip up a cream alternative
29-Apr-2008
Macphie has launched a new generation of non-hydrogenated dairy cream alternatives, including non-hydrogenated versions of its existing brands.Dr...
Toffee filling keeps it sweet
29-Apr-2008
An idea to add novelty to a Danish pastry has been successfully trialled by Food Design - manufacturer of premium multi-functional fudge and toffee...
29-Apr-2008 By Sarah Britton
Reducing the levels of saturated fat in bakery and confectionery food products while retaining their structure is no mean feat, but baking experts across the UK have risen to the challenge. Sarah Britton reports
Let them eat cleaner cake
29-Apr-2008
DSM has announced the launch of its 'Let's cake together' concept. This 'toolkit' combines three clean label ingredients from DSM: CakeZyme, Etenia...
Cocoa-Mate: your new best friend?
08-May-2007
Faced with an anticipated drop in cocoa production again this year, David Michael & Co in the US is reminding manufacturers of the benefits of...
Superfruit doing berry nicely
08-May-2007
Growing interest in healthy eating and widespread belief in the health benefits of cranberries has led to increasing demand for ingredients based on...
Still sweet on healthy products
08-May-2007
The ability to provide healthier products has moved up the agenda for British Sugar, the leading supplier of sugar to the UK food and drink...
Kluman and Balter rebrands and expands own-label range
08-May-2007
Kluman and Balter, which lays claim to being the UK's largest independent supplier to the baking industry, is rebranding its Kaybee range and...
Patent awarded for instant emulsifier
08-May-2007
A patented instant cake emulsifier has been launched to offer producers "ultimate convenience and security in the field of industrially produced...
Busy BakeMark's new creme
08-May-2007
Bakery giant BakeMark UK has launched a creme cake mix designed to make busy bakers' lives easier. Craigmillar All In Creme Cake Mix is the only...
Fruit cookie a healthier option
08-May-2007
Schoolchildren are the target for the latest better-for-you cookie from BakeMark UK. Its soft-bake Apricot and Raisin Cookie is free from artificial...
08-May-2007 By Michelle Knott
Most people want to lose weight, reports Michelle Knott, but they refuse to compromise on taste when buying treats such as bakery products
Brakes off as new range of sunflower seeds is launched
08-May-2007
Brakes is extending its range of culinary nuts and dried fruit to include seeds with the launch of Sunflower Seeds and Toasted Mixed Seeds.Brakes...
26-Jun-2006
Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels may be divided by language and tastes, but they offer very loyal customers for UK suppliers prepared to make the effort. Sue Scott reports
Ice and easy does it
29-May-2006
A new range of high-output ice machines for plant bakers has been launched by Hubbard Ice Systems.Used as a coolant during mixing, soft shafts of ice...
Braby silo scores for footie pies
29-May-2006
When production of Football's Famous Chicken Balti Pies at Shire Foods went into extra time, it decided to move to a new state-of-the-art...
A distinctly upper crust oven
29-May-2006
How to replicate the taste, texture and look of artisanal breads using modern, continuous bakery technology has been the holy grail of equipment...
29-May-2006 By Michelle Knott
Whether you're handling pastry or bread dough, consistency is the name of the game. Michelle Knott examines how automation can help achieve this
Gentler dough handling for Warburtons at Normanton
06-Oct-2005
Warburtons has ordered mixing and forming equipment from APV Baker for its new bakery at Normanton in Yorkshire. The investment includes an order for...
Clean cut for pâté producer
30-Jun-2005
Castle MacLellan of Kirkcudbright is moving into ultrasonic surgery -- but only for the vast range of Scottish pâtés it produces for hundreds of...
Plant bakery automation
30-Jun-2005
An idea borrowed from the glass industry is helping Warburtons to automate its operations across the country. "We knew we had to automate, but the...
A fine hybrid
07-Jan-2005
New oven takes the biscuit
The soft approach
07-Jan-2005
Divider and moulder for doughnuts, buns and rolls
Revorack is great for Gadsby's
07-Jan-2005
Pie and roll manufacturer has overcome difficulties by installing a new rack oven
The best thing since sliced bread?
29-Sep-2003
Ilapak is introducing some of its latest innovations in electronic
packaging technology at IBA 2003, demonstrating new methods for
bakeries to boost production line efficiency.