Ovens & Proofers

Miwe America introduces in-store convection oven

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The electrically heated convection oven featuring the company's automation technology aims to enable entry-level staff to produce high-quality, uniform baking results consistently, safely, and easily.

Producers turn to ovens and proofers with energy-efficiency benefits

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

With workforce issues, utility concerns, and the constant pressure to do more with less, customers are interested in technology that overcomes such obstacles

GEA introduces electric tunnel oven

Wed, 28 May 2025 12:09:54 -0400

GEA has introduced the E-Bake G2, an electric industrial baking oven designed to deliver enhanced energy efficiency and improved process control.

Bakers and snack makers seek ovens and proofers with advanced capabilities

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500

When selecting ovens and proofers, labor savings and remote monitoring are at the top of bakers and snack makers lists.

GEA offers preassembled modules for ovens

Wed, 29 May 2024 13:40:00 -0400

The design is intended to offer bakery customers faster installation.

Building automation into ovens, proofers, and ancillary equipment

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500

Snack food and wholesale bakery companies had been steadily adding automation to their plants and equipment contained therein for a number of years—and then the pandemic hit, accelerating the process due to both the difficulty in finding qualified people to hire, and the need for social distancing that accompanied at least the early stages of COVID-19. Ovens, proofers, and associated equipment have been among the candidates for automation.

Bread trends, a growing snack producer, and more: SF&WB’s November issue

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:21:00 -0500

This month’s digital edition features a range of in-depth features and industry news.

ECD launches market's first touchscreen-enabled thermal profiler for bakery operations

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0500

M.O.L.E. EV6 delivers handheld thermal profiling control, freeing bakery operators from time-consuming, offline PC download.

Ovens and proofers aim for efficiency, automation

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Energy efficiency, automation, and ensuring a robust return-on-investment have been top-of-mind for snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for ovens and proofers, according to companies that make those machines, who say sales have been strong.

Reading debuts Thermal Digital Air Velocity Sensor

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:55:00 -0400

The Digital Air Velocity Sensor Array delivers a precise picture of airflow patterns inside an oven, dryer, or cooling tunnel, from side-to-side and end-to-end.

ECD BakeWATCH launches CakeOMETER

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400

New thermal measurement device leverages innovative design to secure in-oven batter to cake temperature profiles for repeatability and quality assurance.

MECATHERM launches Authentik Baguette, a growth driver for industrial customers

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500

MECATHERM has launched the Authentik Baguette, a solution that allows manufacturers to meet the new expectations of consumers looking for more authentic products, with a product positioned midway between the classic baguette and the artisan-style baguette.

Reading Bakery Systems Multi-Pass Environmentally Controlled Proofer

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Reading Bakery Systems has introduced a new multi-pass environmentally controlled proofer that accelerates dough development time in a reduced production footprint.

Renewable Lubricants Bio-Extreme High Temperature Oven Lubricants

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:37:00 -0500

Renewable Lubricants new food grade Bio-Extreme High Temperature Oven Lubricants perform at extreme high temperatures up to and over 1000° C, with protection up to 2000° C.

Customers of ovens and proofers look for sanitation and other benefits

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:40:00 -0400

Snack and bakery companies looking to purchase new or improved ovens, proofers, fryers, and dryers have a long list of requests when it comes to features and benefits, according to manufacturers of those types of equipment.

Nyle Systems container food dryer

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Food and pet food manufacturers have their own unique way of making products, and therefore there’s a need for a wide range of solutions for the drying stage of production.

Strategies for using refurbished equipment in snack and bakery production

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Cost, safety, efficiency, footprint, operator familiarity, and the ability to meet regulations are among the key factors that snack and bakery facilities need to consider when deciding whether to keep and refurbish an old piece of equipment, or send it to the scrap heap and buy new.

Advanced options in baking and frying equipment

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Bakeries and snack makers in the market for ovens, proofers, fryers, and dryers have a healthy list of features and benefits in mind. These include capabilities for customization and flexibility, reliability and consistency, temperature control, faster processing times and continuous production, and automation that operators can control and monitor remotely.

RATIONAL USA launches iCombi Pro Product Line

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400

RATIONAL has announced the launch of the iCombi Pro in the United States.

State of the Industry 2020: Healthy pizza diversity fuels growth

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0400

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., shoppers began to frantically stock up on select food products. Due to its convenience and comfort-food appeal, frozen pizza was a top choice, and retailers soon found themselves with dwindling supplies as American society braced for the worst.

Automated rack loader/unloader

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Miami-based Robotray Industrial Automation will be bringing its bakery automation systems to help wholesale, commercial and industrial bakeries to deal with the labor, food and employee safety, efficiency, sanitation and hygiene issues facing the industry today.

Advances in bakery pans help streamline production

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Companies that make pans for the baking industry, whether for breads, baguettes, muffins, cookies, cakes, pies, etc., are focused on issues like larger sizes, a desire for energy and material efficiency, stick resistance, and the ability to help produce specialty and artisanal products.

Oven, proofer customers seek connectivity, capacity, energy efficiency

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

When it comes to equipment like ovens and proofers, internet connectivity, wider and larger machines, artisanal production methods, shorter bake times, reversible belts, energy efficiency and improved cleaning and sanitation are all top considerations in today’s market.

Baker Perkins TruBake HiCirc convection oven

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0400

The new TruBake HiCirc convection oven launched by Baker Perkins brings higher rates of convection, higher heat flux, and a broader range of product capability than its predecessors.

Heat and Control dryer/roaster technology

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Heat and Control recently released their Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR) multizone convection dryer/roaster system.

Heat and Control new roasting technology

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Heat and Control has chosen SNAXPO 2019, their 55thyear as an exhibitor, to introduce their latest snack processing innovation, the new Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR).

Snack and bakery companies seek hygienic, efficient ovens and proofers

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:30:00 -0400

The right oven is the heart of any baked snack or bakery facility, and suppliers continue to make improvements to their equipment. Aspects like smaller footprints, lower costs, more hygienic design, greater energy efficiency, better control, remote monitoring and an ability to handle a wider range of ingredients are all facing scrutiny.

WP BAKERYGROUP thermal oil tunnel oven

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 08:00:00 -0400

The newly developed thermal-oil-heated tunnel oven combines the constant radiant heat typical for thermal oils with true vertical turbulence for convective heat transfer, and can also work with different baked goods carriers even without conveyor belts.

WP BAKERYGROUP Matador Store color edition oven

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -0400

The latest generation of the MATADOR STORE Colour Edition instore baking oven will be presented at the iba with the new control system generation WP NAVIGO 3.

DEBAG e.CLEAN 500, DEDEC deck oven, and intelligent One-Touch Control

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 11:00:00 -0400

The iba trade fair in Munich will be opening its doors from September 15-20, 2018.