Pre-portioned pancake package wins award The innovation took silver in FPA's 2025 student packaging design challenge. SF&WB Staff September 15, 2025 Designed by Cal Poly students, the Pancake Pack aims to simplify preparation by eliminating the need for measuring cups and mixing bowls. Read More
Somic Packaging, Weber join forces on ready-meal solution At PACK EXPO, the companies will showcase tech to help reduce labor, footprint, and headaches. SF&WB Staff September 12, 2025 Weber will display its slicing tech, while Somic will showcase its 434 SuperFlex case packer, at the Las Vegas event later this month.Read More
Tandem Foods expands with CA facility The new site increases the company's wafer bar production capacity by 150%. SF&WB Staff September 12, 2025 The facility's initial production line uses eco-efficient baking technology designed to reduce gas consumption and emissions. Read More
Bühler names new Grains & Food CEO Mike Häfeli will succeed Johannes Wick on January 1. SF&WB Staff September 12, 2025 Häfeli, who began his career at Bühler with an apprenticeship more than 30 years ago, is returning to the company.Read More
KPM launches OEM division The new business unit focuses on integrating inspection systems into food production equipment. SF&WB Staff September 12, 2025 The OEM division will pursue partnerships across baking, meat and poultry, confectionery, and root crop sectors. Applications include quality control and contaminant detection.Read More
Proper coatings can protect bakery environments: Sherwin-Williams An expert from the company shares strategies on keeping facilities safe. Feraas Alameh September 12, 2025 With high heat from ovens and lingering flour dust, the proper coating and application can help keep a facility clean and safe.Read More
Ribus highlights clean-label emulsifier Nu-BAKE rice bran extract offers an alternative to synthetic additives. SF&WB Staff September 11, 2025 The ingredient supports regulatory compliance and reformulation efforts amid a wave of state food additives legislation. Read More
Kemin to debut SHIELD Pure at IBIE The solution is a clean-label replacement for synthetic mold inhibitors. SF&WB Staff September 10, 2025 Kemin Industries will showcase its latest bakery solutions at booth #5827. Read More
Stäubli Robotics names new executive president Adrien Brouillard will permanently lead global strategy and operations following an interim leadership period. SF&WB Staff September 9, 2025 Since joining Stäubli in 2008, Brouillard has held multiple leadership roles within the Robotics division. Read More
BakeAway chooses Bradman Lake robotic case packer The new system supports high-volume chilled dough production. SF&WB Staff September 8, 2025 The WR4 system features robotic loading and automatic size change, packing up to 100 cartons per minute. Read More