Bakers Basco, the national membership scheme set up by the five leading UK bakeries, announced its expanded role as the primary source of investigation and recovery for both Allied Bakeries and Hovis equipment. This strategic initiative underscores Bakers Basco’s commitment to protecting the interests of its member bakeries and ensuring the responsible use of its equipment across the industry. As part of this effort, Bakers Basco will serve as the central point of contact for reporting misappropriated equipment and will advise customers on all details as ..read more

Chorizo & Red Pepper is the newest addition to KETTLE®’s Ridge Cut range. Providing a satisfying crunch in every bite, each ridge-cut chip is the perfect channel for flavour, allowing a taste that packs a punch. KETTLE®’s Innovation Chef combined the finest smoky chorizo and sweet red bell pepper, creating a bold and spicy aroma to transport you straight to a Spanish summer. Joining Chorizo & Red Pepper just in time for BBQ season, their take on a much-loved flavour, Sour Cream & Chive, is a carefully balanced marriage of rich  ..read more

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health, and beauty, has opened the application process for its flavourist school’s class of 2025. This world-class training school is set to lead the next era of flavour innovation and culinary excellence. From April 12 to May 1, aspiring tastemakers from around the world can apply for the two-year trainee program. This proprietary school reflects dsm-firmenich’s commitment to advancing the art and science of flavour creation while meeting the global demand for foods and beverages that are healthier, more delicious, and better for people and p ..read more

As Allergy Awareness Week 2024 commences (22nd-28th April), Bakkavor proudly reaffirms its ongoing partnership with the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, championing significant advancements in food allergy research and safety. This year’s theme, ‘Your voice matters: make it count,’ underscores the crucial role of community and dialogue in tackling the challenges presented by food allergies. Operating in a complex environment, Bakkavor acknowledges the critical importance of allergen management by adopting a practical and common-sense approach to support its robust food safety standards, en ..read more

An innovative approach to quality control at Frost a.s. Prešov, Slovakia’s largest croissant manufacturer, has been achieved through the installation of three Ishida IX-EN-2493 X-ray Inspection systems that maximise food safety and help ensure a consistent quality for filled croissants.  Frost Prešov supplies a diverse range of fresh and frozen baked goods to the central European market. A popular product line are croissants containing a variety of fillings such as chocolate, apricot or marmalade which are individually wrapped in 60g pillow packs. The requirement for a capable quality con ..read more

Mrs Crimble’s, the gluten free bakery brand owned by Ecotone UK, has launched one of its most indulgent products yet with Double Choc Macaroons. Building on the success of the ever-expanding Big Macaroons range, Double Choc is the latest in the popular range of gluten-free cakes.  Ideal for chocolate lovers, the Double Choc Macaroons feature dough made with high-quality Belgian chocolate and a sumptuous chocolate flavoured coating. The leading brand is entering new territories with the fully chocolate cakes, creating more delight with its iconic coconuty macaroon base and a fudge-brownie ..read more

BENEO, manufacturer of functional ingredients for food, is continuing its commitment towards more sustainable production processes by installing new equipment at its rice ingredients plant in Wijgmaal, Belgium. Thanks to a large-scale industrial heat pump supplied by Heaten, a specialist in industrial heat pump solutions, the company will be able to recover energy from waste water to reduce its CO2 emissions.  The rice ingredients produced at BENEO’s Wijgmaal site are used by food manufacturers worldwide to make pudding creamier, improve the dough consistency of a pizza crust or refi ..read more

CSM Ingredients – a global player in research, innovation and production of food ingredients, part of the Ingredient-Tech Platform together with HIFOOD, Italcanditi Group and Parker Food Group – has launched Generate, its new incubator of innovative food concepts and business models that aims to bring added value to the industry. The new Brand will specialise in cultivating innovative concepts for the food business aligned with the Ingredient-Tech Platform’s main driver: supporting the sustainable evolution of the industry. “As an Ingredient-Tech Platform, we are committed ..read more

Kudos Blends, global manufacturer of industrial baking powders and leavening agents, has announced the launch of its innovative website along with a pioneering solutions-based approach. The unveiling of the cutting-edge website signals Kudos Blends’ strategic move to revolutionise the industrial baking domain, offering comprehensive solutions to cater to the evolving demands of the global bakery sector. Founder of Kudos Blends, Dinnie Jordan, expressed enthusiasm about the milestone, stating: “Our new website and solutions-based approach mark a significant milestone in our commitment to drivin ..read more

Despite fluctuating circumstances over the past 10 years due to exceptional events that have played a part in impacting equipment losses – the Covid-19 pandemic and driver shortages, for example – the combined attrition rates now reported for all equipment (bread baskets and dollies) have improved by 7.01% versus the same period in 2020-21.  Bread basket conversion, through theft and misplaced equipment, is an issue that has plagued bakers for many years. In the past, typical losses could be in excess of 60%. Since it was established in 2006, Bakers Basco, which was set up by&nb ..read more