Swedish baking equipment manufacturer Sveba Dahlen will join Midera Food Processing in July 2026, as Middleby Corporation separates its food processing division into a standalone public company.

Koenig's Industrie Rex Evo EC applies suction-dividing technology to industrial-scale production for the first time, processing 28–280 g pieces at up to 24,000 per hour.

Verhoeven Bakery Equipment Family celebrates 25 years at Interpack 2026, showcasing innovative bakery technologies, digital solutions and future-focused production advancements.

Mark Salman, President of Middleby's Food Processing Group, will become CEO of the division when it spins off as an independent public company in Q2 2026, following a period in which revenues nearly doubled to $850 million.

Finsbury Food Group has committed substantial capital to its Kara facility in Whitefield, Manchester, targeting enhanced production capabilities at the foodservice-dedicated bakery. The factory manufactures 1.2 million bread rolls daily, serving national wholesalers and customers across hospitality, healthcare and quick-service sectors.

The global bread processing equipment market is projected to grow from USD 8.229 billion in 2024 to USD 14.06 billion by 2035 at a 4.99% CAGR. Automation, urbanisation and demand for consistent quality are driving commercial bakeries, QSRs and industrial manufacturers to invest in advanced dough mixers, ovens, proofers and packaging systems across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific markets.

Middleby Corporation opens 65,000-square-foot innovation centre near Venice for production-scale testing of bakery, protein and snack processing equipment. Facility offers R&D, validation and training for industrial food manufacturers.

German automation specialist Singer & Sohn GmbH announces partnerships with Rademaker BV for integrated meat-filled bakery product systems and Food Design Solutions for Belgium/Luxembourg sales coverage. Industrial bakers gain access to complete automation solutions for sausage rolls, frikandel pastries, and cevapcici-filled bread products through streamlined procurement processes.