Bakery Intelligence: AMF Bakery Systems’ Smart Applicator

June 30, 2022 AMF Bakery Systems

In products such as pizzas that require multi-stage assembly, the complexity of the production process can often lead to ingredient wastage and give-away. But now, thanks to AMF’s Bakery Intelligence solutions, there is a way to minimize waste and ensure optimal results with minimum operator intervention.

Soft Bread and Bun – Industry Trends

June 3, 2022 AMF Bakery Systems

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the bread and baked goods sector has observed an ongoing premiumization. This is due to the trend for consumers to start ‘trading up’ on everyday goods: Since they couldn’t go out to restaurants, people began treating themselves to more restaurant-quality products at home. And the trend is persisting even now that restrictions have been lifted.

Chilled and Frozen Bread and Buns: How Bakeries Can Take Advantage of this Growing Trend

May 31, 2022 AMF Bakery Systems

One of the most popular current bakery trends isn’t found in the bakery aisle at all: it’s chilled and frozen baked goods. These so-called ‘bake-off’ formats have grown in popularity in recent years as consumers seek out that ‘just-baked’ taste at home. Such formats also tie into the continued trend for healthier bread with fewer preservatives and more artisanal-style qualities, so it’s no wonder that the frozen bakery goods market is projected to grow by at least 4–5% each year for the coming five years.

Artisan-Style Bread Trends in 2022

May 13, 2022 AMF Bakery Systems

The popularity of this baking style grew during successive lockdowns when many bread and cake fans either took up baking again or rediscovered a fondness for traditional goods with local ingredients.

Artisan Baking at Scale

May 11, 2022 AMF Bakery Systems

Increasing numbers of consumers are seeking out healthier and more ‘artisan-style’ alternatives to their everyday favorites in the baked goods aisle. ‘Artisan-style’ simply means baked goods that you might find in your local bakery: think of seeded buns, crusty sourdough, or knotted bread rolls.