How the Verhoeven Bakery Equipment Family is redefining innovation in the industrial baking world

At IBA 2025, the Verhoeven Family of Companies is launching more than just machines—they’re launching a mindset. Under the inspiring banner “The Sky is Not the Limit – Just Imagine and Reach for the Stars,” the Verhoeven Bakery Equipment Family invites the industry to break boundaries, rethink limitations and embrace a future driven by imagination.

With decades of experience and a rock-solid reputation in the global bakery sector, the Verhoeven Family isn’t just known for their engineering – it’s their open-minded, solution-first philosophy that sets them apart. Their approach is rooted in curiosity, a deep understanding of production realities and a fearless desire to innovate.

At the heart of their showcase this year are three game-changing solutions:

Turnkey Solutions

In a time where bakeries face mounting pressure from labour shortages, rising costs and tighter margins, efficiency is everything. Verhoeven’s fully integrated Turnkey Solutions streamline the entire production line – from dough preparation to final packaging – custom-built to match the specific needs of each customer. It’s not just automation; it’s smart design with seamless flow.

Vacuum Cooling & Baking Solutions

By rethinking the core principles of baking and cooling, Verhoeven’s Vacuum Cooling & Baking Solutions dramatically reduce baking times, cut energy use and enhance product consistency. It’s the kind of leap that turns traditional process constraints into a thing of the past.

RepeatLoaf: The Art of Upcycling

This fully automated system transforms unsold or returned bread into a fine, dry, stockable powder – ready for reuse within just 24 hours. The upcycled result can replace flour, enhance dough or even be used decoratively. It’s an elegant solution to food waste and a meaningful step toward a circular food chain.

More Than Machines: A Glimpse of Tomorrow

Perhaps the most unexpected innovation comes in digital form. Meet Vactoria Verhoeven, the Avatar Astronaut Baker and new Vacuum Operational Assistant. She’s more than a mascot – Vactoria symbolises the brand’s commitment to human-tech synergy and the exciting intersection of AI, automation and baking expertise. Her presence at the booth is sure to spark conversation and curiosity.

The Verhoeven Bakery Equipment Family unites four powerhouse brands under one roof: BVT Dough Process Solutions, NewCap Industrial Handling Solutions, Vacuum Cooling & Baking Solutions and Bakepack End of Line Solutions. Together, they form a cohesive team capable of delivering tailored, scalable solutions to industrial bakeries worldwide.

At IBA 2025, the message from Verhoeven is clear: if you can imagine it, you can build it. So why should the sky be the limit, when you can reach for the stars?

Come visit the Verhoeven Family at the upcoming IBA on booth 10.C45.