Cupcake world record
24 September, 2015A new Guinness World Record for the world's largest cupcake mosaic has been set in South Africa, with help from Riggs Autopack.
Baker Perkins co-extrusion die technology for twin fillings
09 July, 2015Baker Perkins has developed die technology for the snack industry that extends the co-extrusion process by producing tubes containing two fillings.
Grain quality through the looking glass
27 May, 2015A few one-minute infrared tests on a tiny three-gram sample from a few Durum wheat kernels are safeguarding the future of pasta quality while digital imaging shows potential as a realistic alternative to subjective quality control by eye. Ancient varieties can hold new possibilities for more sustainable agriculture in meeting nutritional needs.
Goudsmit Magnetics magnetic gripper for baking tins
12 May, 2015Goudsmit Magnetics has developed a magnetic gripper for high-temperature applications, such as in the bakery industry.
Banking on biscuits: Rising demand opens up new opportunities for food manufacturers
07 May, 2015 by Daniel Bossel and Michael HaasYou might call it a global demand for small treats: the market demand for biscuits and savoury crackers is on the rise, creating opportunities for food manufacturers to develop and strengthen their brands.
Coles fined $2.5m for misleading bread promotion
11 April, 2015Coles has been slapped with a $2.5 million fine for promoting its par-baked, store-finished bread as 'Baked Today, Sold Today' and 'Freshly Baked In-Store'.
Daxner system for pasteurised filling cream prepreparation
22 January, 2015Ingredients are metered with flow meters or weighed, then batched in Daxner's mixer for preparation. The mix is then transferred into a hot water jacketed buffer tank which has an agitator.
Supermarket private-label offerings are adversely affecting Australian cake and pastry manufacturers
12 January, 2015The cake and pastry manufacturing industry in Australia has been facing some serious challenges over the past five years including rising input prices and intensifying external competitive pressures.
Buhler SORTEX S UltraVision optical sorter
07 January, 2015Buhler has developed the SORTEX S UltraVision intelligent optical sorter for rice.
Bakon Top Cream whipping machine
20 November, 2014Bakon Top Cream whipping machines are suitable for the aerating and stirring of cream, mousse, bavarois and Swiss cream.
Quality control for baked goods
08 October, 2014Manufacturers of baked goods are looking to make detailed improvements to the pre-packing quality control process to enable the rejection of items which lack the proper shape or colour, before they are packed.
Baker Perkins CoEx Master Systems 16-stream die for co-extruded snacks
12 August, 2014Baker Perkins has developed a 16-stream die which increases the output capability for co-extruded snacks, compared to the previous 12-stream die.
Bakehouse welcomes bacteria
11 August, 2014Ferguson Plarre approached Chemsearch for assistance with its grease trap, which was accumulating a heavy layer of fats, oils and greases (FOG) within a few days of pumpout.
Dinnissen hammer mills
05 August, 2014Dinnissen Process Technology has developed a range of hammer mills suitable for grinding soft to medium-hard products such as grains, herbs, spices, protein-rich ingredients, nutrients, premixes and minerals.
Home baking boom benefits bakery mixes market
11 July, 2014The resurgence in home baking has increased sales not only for ingredients used for baking from scratch but also the bakery mixes.
