This autumn BAKERpedia attended iba 2023 in Munich! iba is the world’s leading trade fair for bakery, confectionery, and snacks where the latest trends and innovations in the industry are presented. Usually, this trade show takes place every three years, however, due to the pandemic, it was postponed. From October 22 – 26, 2023 iba [...]
Shelf life extension is a significant concern for bakers, and with the rise of the clean label bakery trend, many are searching for more natural methods. Introducing UV sanitizing, which can be used to kill bacteria, molds, yeasts, and viruses on bakery products and is as natural as sunlight. Ultraviolet rays encompass the invisible [...]
There’s nothing more frustrating than baked goods getting stuck in their pans, which is why release agents are so valuable for commercial bakers. In the baking industry, release agents are used to help remove baked goods from baking pans, molds, tins, trays, conveyor belts, or packaging. With the industrialization of baked goods production also [...]
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Shelf life extension is a complex issue that doesn’t have a simple solution, however, enzymes can be a useful tool on the journey towards keeping baked goods fresher longer. In bakery systems, enzymes can be utilized as dough conditioners, fermentation enhancers, and anti-staling agents. The [...]
Getting your product to market has many steps, and a crucial one is developing a compliant nutrition facts label. Food labeling needs to be easily understood by consumers and must comply with federal regulations. Proper food labeling is vital to a product’s success, as products that do not comply or are in violation of [...]
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Success in today’s baking industry calls for more than just making bread or cake. It requires a broad range of knowledge in fields like food science, engineering, R&D, and packaging—to name a few. Cross-training in these areas to expand skills allows bakers to take advantage [...]
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Each year the baking industry gathers to learn, network, connect and explore at BakingTECH, a show hosted by the American Society of Baking (ASB). This year was marked by the introduction of new leadership, discussions on hot topics like AI, and making space for a [...]
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Being a skilled baker is a continuous process of refining your craft. It starts by mastering new techniques, comprehending the science behind it, or learning the skills to keep up with emerging trends. That’s why the team at BAKERpedia shares information: to empower, inspire change [...]
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE As food science and technology continue to advance, so do opportunities to elevate nutrition and quality of life for communities. One impactful example of this is indigenizing food science, the process of integrating traditional food knowledge and nutrition into modern food systems, helping preserve cultural [...]
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Sponsored by J&K Ingredients. Creativity has always been a fundamental part of food. The industry is constantly looking for ways to build something groundbreaking and eye-catching from simple ingredients. What’s interesting is when new technology comes into the mix. Say for instance, 3D food printing [...]
