Extruders

GEA launches high-speed bake extruder

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:40:00 -0400

The new GEA Bake Extruder is a system designed to meet the evolving demands of medium to large-scale biscuit manufacturers.

Producers seek to extrude better-for-you, ‘fun’ ingredients

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Snack and bakery producers are demanding more features than ever from extrusion equipment.

Cleanability, flexibility, remote support top interests for extruder customers

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:24:00 -0500

Snack and bakery companies looking at new or improve extrusion equipment to create puffed and popped snacks, bakery items like nutrition bars, and other types of SKUs have features and benefits like cleanability, flexibility, and remote support high on their list of considerations, according to companies that make extrusion equipment.

Baker Perkins' co-extrusion system enhancements improve control and performance

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Baker Perkins has exploited innovative technology to improve process control, performance and hygiene on all the units in its Co-Ex Master co-extrusion systems, which create high-value products by adding a center filling into a cereal outer.

State of the Industry 2020: Puffed and extruded snacks grow through innovation

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400

The puffed and extruded snacks category has grown-up, and the market is seeing some diverse company.

Snack and bakery extrusion companies seek flexibility, better sanitation

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 09:30:00 -0400

Flexibility, greater sanitation, gentle handling of ingredients, quicker changeovers, more precise weight control, and the ability to make products with healthier ingredients are top of mind features and benefits for snack and bakery customers of extrusion equipment and technology.

Market demands drive innovation in snack and bakery extrusion equipment

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0400

Customers of machines that handle puffing and extruding of snack and bakery products are focused on accommodating protein- and plant-based inclusions, hygienic design and rapid cleaning, speed and quick changeovers, better integrated controls, easy data extraction, and smaller machines that can produce specialized batches.

GEA RM 2000 rotary molder and wire cut extruder EM 1000

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:00:00 -0400

The soft-dough and cookies sector of the biscuit market comprises a wide-ranging family of products.

GEA DFV3 multi-extruder

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 08:00:00 -0400

The new high-performance co-extruder from GEA is designed to simultaneously deposit two different types of dough, plus a third, fluid filling.

Egan Food Technologies four roll co-extruder

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0400

Egan Food Technologies, a confectionery and baking process equipment manufacturer and service provider, will unveil at Pack Expo a new four-roll co-extruder featuring a design that significantly reduces product changeover and cleaning times.

New extrusion equipment offers better hygiene, speed and flexibility

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Hygienic design, quicker changeovers, reduction of maintenance time, improved cooling ability and the modularity and flexibility to run more-diverse products-sometimes with exotic raw materials that need gentler processing-are the top-of-mind issues for customers of extrusion equipment.

SNAXPO preview: The latest ingredients, equipment and technology for snack manufacturing

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

SNAXPO18, taking place March 12-14 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center, is a must-attend event for anyone working in today’s snack food industry.

PROCESS EXPO 2017 review: ongoing processing innovations

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

PROCESS EXPO 2017 took place September 19–22 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The biennial event, operated by the Food Processing Suppliers Association, attracts food industry professionals from around the world.

Baker Perkins twin-screw extruder and pre-conditioner

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:00:00 -0400

A new generation of extrusion equipment for the food industry has been launched by Baker Perkins.

Extrusion equipment for unique and healthy snacks

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Snack manufacturers are looking to build in healthfulness through the use of raw materials, including vegetables and fruit, as well as cleaner ingredient profiles with more protein and fiber.

Honey Fruit Bar

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:05:00 -0400

The Honey Fruit Bar uses a combination of raisin paste, honey, rolled oats and cookie flour to deliver a great tasting meal replacer with a health halo.

Emerging brands grow the puffed and extruded snacks category

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The collective puffed, popped, pellet and extruded snack segment continues to see positive sales activity and a strong level of product innovation.

Balancing tradition and better-for-you innovation in extruded snacks: State of the Industry 2016

mkvidahl@gmail.com (Melissa Kvidahl Reilly) — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The puffed and extruded snack segment combines the best elements of tradition and forward-thinking better-for-you innovation.

Handtmann Bakery expands sales and technology capabilities

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 08:01:00 -0400

Handtmann has announced the appointment of Christian Strohm and Sean Gorman to bakery sales specialist positions in Canada and the U.S.

Extrusion systems help bakers, snack manufacturers deliver on-trend products

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Growing consumer demand for better-for-you, gluten-free and innovative baked goods and snacks continues to drive bakers and snack manufacturers to explore new ingredients and formulations. It’s also prompting them to re-examine their equipment needs, as they discover that their existing machinery may not be able to efficiently handle today’s in-demand products. For some manufacturers, a new extruder may be just the ticket.

The top articles of 2015

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 09:15:00 -0500

While all of the content that we put forth generates interest, the most-read articles from 2015 point to top industry interests and trends.

PTi announces major plant expansion

Wed, 30 Dec 2015 12:38:00 -0500

Processing Technologies International will invest $10 million in its Illinois headquarters in response to growing demand for its sheet extrusion equipment.

Laminators and sheeters offer bakers, snack manufactures production versatility

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Consumer demand for artisanal baked goods and better-for-you snacks are making new laminators and sheeters must-have equipment for many manufacturers.

Extruded Snacks shape their future: State of the Industry 2015

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Puffed and extruded snacks are shedding their junk-food image with more nutritious ingredients and no-fry processing, plus on-trend flavors, textures and shapes to add more fun.

Depositors, dividers and rounders keep baked goods in shape

Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Improved weight accuracy, high-speed production, flexibility and easy sanitation are just some of dynamics bakers are looking for in depositors, dividers and rounders.

Bunge purchases specialty extrusion business

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Bunge North America purchases Heartland Harvest, a producer of die-cut pellets used to make extruded foods.

Hebenstreit single-screw extruders

Thu, 22 Jan 2015 09:00:00 -0500

Hebenstreit GmbH is now offering manufacturers new technology designed for the manufacture of extruded snacks: the SE 70 and SE 110 single-screw cooking extruders.

Extruded snack innovations

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Innovations in extrusion technology, ingredients and product R&D have built new interest in multiple snack segments.

Extruded snacks on the attack

Fri, 10 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Better-for-you options and innovative flavors have been a large part of the overall snack industry. Now, they’re making their way into the extruded snacks segment.

Equipment Briefs: September 2013

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Equipment Briefs from various Suppliers. Check it out!