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.

CRISPR-edited low-asparagine wheat could drastically cut acrylamide in baked goods, but regulatory uncertainty and slow adoption mean bakers must wait before benefiting from safer grains.

Italian researchers tested whether bitter wormwood extract can be used in biscuits without affecting quality. Using alginate microencapsulation, they showed that key bitter compounds survive baking and can be added with only minor sensory impact.

Discover how the ketogenic diet is revolutionising industrial bakery production. Fatma Boukid explores the technical challenges of scaling keto baked goods from artisanal to mass production, including innovative ingredient substitutions, formulation strategies and process re-engineering. Learn about replacing traditional flour and sugar with nut flours and non-nutritive sweeteners, managing dough rheology, extending shelf life and navigating complex regulatory landscapes across global markets.

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.

C Private Investments has announced the formation of Artisan Bakery through the acquisitions of Snackwerks and Specialty Bakers.