In the iba blog you will find articles from the iba editorial team on relevant topics in the baking industry
As a child, Markus Lener dreamed of becoming a baker – today, he has realized his personal dream project with AHA360°. Covering just 40 m², the minimalist shop makes a big impact with stone, subtle color accents, and a botanically colorful ceiling.
Munich, 16 September 2025 – GHM Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH announces a change at the helm of its trade fair iba. Florian Gmeinwieser (53) is taking over as director of the renowned world’s leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry. In his position as Director iba, he will be responsible for the future and development of the trade fair. Gmeinwieser succeeds Susann Seidemann, who is moving to a new management position within GHM.
Process engineering tasks are usually also performed during conveying on wire conveyor belts. That is why our wire conveyor belts can be optimally adapted to individual tasks – from conveyor belts, to transport belts and oven belts, to metal belts.
Unexplained holes in a wide-spiral wire link belt presented our customer, his furnace maker and us with a seemingly unsolvable puzzle. But as is so often the case, the solution was quite obvious – and therefore easy to miss.
iba.TOPIC: DIGITALISATION
The butter and dough press from JAC Machines shapes a wide variety of doughs evenly and effortlessly - ideal for bread, pastries and more. Versatile, easy to use and not just for pizza!
For your start-up in the production of frozen food our compact and modular fluidized bed system for cooling and freezing of bulk products as single or two-belt-system with one belt width, in three capacities for small to medium productions.
Commercial ovens are essential in professional kitchens, often the most used equipment. Regular cleaning and maintenance prevent breakdowns, ensure top performance, and extend the oven’s lifespan.
In the day-to-day running of large staff canteens, every detail matters. For Sodexo, a global leader in food services, finding innovative solutions that optimise processes and guarantee quality can be dauntingly complex, but becomes a reality through cutting-edge technology.
Intralox introduced the Bulk-to-Sorted product line with new technologies like the ARB™ AutoPitch™ Induction and Bulk Flow Optimizer™. It enhances efficiency and operational ease by focusing upstream of sorters for singulating and sorting bulk packages.
iba.TOPIC: SKILLED EMPLOYEES
Discover the rich tradition of Turkish pide – a soft, flavorful flatbread perfect for any meal. Crafted with care and quality ingredients, Barutcuoglu’s pide brings authentic taste and texture straight from Turkey to your bakery.
The WP DIGITAL PORTAL offers centralized access to machine and service data. You benefit from digital machine files, transparent service processes and direct remote support - conveniently and securely via your web browser.
Rademaker’s croissant line combines hygiene, innovation, and flexibility—ideal for medium to industrial-scale bakeries with a wide range of products and system configuration options.
The SW 40 from Hartmann protects grouped, unpackaged baked goods from external influences with film. As a stand-alone machine or integrated into lines, it offers a flexible solution for individual packaging requirements.
Coperion introduces a refreshed brand identity, uniting its renowned Food, Health & Nutrition brands under one visual system. The update highlights Coperion’s commitment to innovation, quality, and integrated process solutions for customer success.
AMF BakeTech’s Continuous Proofing & Baking Systems boost efficiency, consistency, and product quality in large-scale bakeries—helping producers meet growing market demands with reliable, high-performance solutions.
RBS unveils the Emithermic XE Oven – an energy-efficient, low-maintenance alternative to DGF ovens. Using electric radiant and convective heat, it improves baking, cuts emissions, and supports sustainable, high-quality cracker production.
GEA's electric baking solutions support low-emission production by eliminating combustion gases—only product-related emissions remain. As a “zero impact solution,” they help meet environmental targets while ensuring high-quality, versatile output.
Zeelandia sourdoughs help you enhance the taste, texture, shelf life, and nutritional value of your bread—while simplifying production, saving time, and cutting recipe costs. Discover how tradition and efficiency come together in every batch.
iba.TOPIC: SUSTAINABILITY
Elevating Traditional Pastry Production - Honoring Tradition, Embracing Innovation. Burek, along with its delectable variations like Greek pies, banitsa, pie, and borek, boasts a rich culinary heritage that transcends time and borders.
iba.TOPIC: FOOD TRENDS
Farhat’s fully automatic cracker & breadstick line is precision-built for speed, consistency, and taste. From dough to crunch — see how your production can rise to the next level.
