Integral components of most bakeries and snack facilities, conveyors and belts are sporting new designs and features to help producers improve their food-safety efforts and reduce maintenance time and costs.
Reliability, flexibility, consistent product quality, easy sanitation and high-volume output are just some of the things bakers and snack producers want from a new oven or fryer.
Commercial bakery equipment manufacturers continue to introduce new and redesigned mixing systems that address the specific and changing needs of commercial bakers, including flexibility, dough uniformity, easy sanitation and durability.
Developed in cooperation with manufactures of multihead weighers, Douglas Scale Parts Washers are designed to quickly and efficiently wash, rinse and sanitize weigh buckets, chutes and feeder pans in as little as 6 minutes.
Bakery and snack producers want durable conveyors that are easy to clean, maintain and versatile for current and future production needs. Manufacturers say new equipment designs address these objectives.
Much like a professional sports team, a new bakery also has its own set of challenges for its workforce, says contributing columnist Jeff Dearduff. That’s why he suggests a series of playbooks be passed out to various operators.