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Commercial Baking Channel
Our multimedia collection is full of videos, podcast episodes and more, where you can get a look — and listen — into the exciting shifts happening in the baking industry.
TechTalk with Josh Becker, Harpak-Ulma
Joanie Spencer, editor-in-chief of Commercial Baking, and Josh Becker, bakery/confection product manager for Harpak-Ulma, discuss the benefits of sole-source providers for bakery packaging line operations. Watch as they dive into what it takes to make sure customers receive top notch packaging for their products. www.harpak-ulma.com
TechTalk with Ronald Falkenberg, Diosna
In this TechTalk, Joanie Spencer chats with Ronald Falkenberg, North American sales director for Diosna, about the benefits of grain cooking and the technical considerations that come with this technology. www.diosna.com
Catching up with Alpha Baking Company
Joanie Spencer catches up with Larry Marcucci, CEO of Chicago-based Alpha Baking Company, at Pack Expo International 2022 in Chicago to discuss the latest innovations and equipment being featured at the show.
Catching up with Boulangerie Humanite
At Pack Expo 2022, Dominique Bohec, CEO of Quebec, Canada-based Boulangerie Humanite (Bakery Humanity), shares his main takeaways from the tradeshow floor. He also discusses how the bakery is working through packaging issues and some of his strategies for exploring the tradeshow floor.
Troubleshooting Innovation podcast: Season 5
Season 5 of Commercial Baking’s podcast features Rebecca Abel, owner of D’Vine Cookies, as she gives listeners a glimpse at cookie production through the lens of an entrepreneur. Listen to the full season now, starting with episode 1.
IBIE Innovation Minute: Hans Besems, AMF Tromp
Hans Besems, executive product manager for AMF Tromp, discusses the company’s most modern artisan bread line at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE). The machine allows full washdown execution and is designed for customers to make better, more diverse products. www.amfbakery.com
IBIE Innovation Minute: Jeremy Shall, Intralox
Jeremy Shall, bakery and snack industry team leader at Intralox, highlights the AIM Glide system. Crafted to replace common problems found in slat switch technology, this innovation was featured at IBIE and has a focus on safety, efficiency and sanitation. www.intralox.com
IBIE Innovation Minute: Chuck Sena, Axis Automation
Chuck Sena, director of sales and marketing for Axis Automation, explains the LD Depositor and Hopper Buddy Transfer Pump that the company displayed and introduced at IBIE. Both are capable of handling a wide range of viscosities. www.axisautomation.com
IBIE Innovation Minute: Nico Roesler, Reading Bakery Systems
Nico Roesler, North American pretzel and snack equipment sales manager for Reading Bakery Systems, explains the new Thomas L. Green WCX Wirecut Machine for cookie and bar applications. Showcased at IBIE, it is one of the company’s most versatile systems to date. www.readingbakery.com
IBIE Innovation Minute: Scott McCally, Auto-Bake Serpentine
Scott McCally, president of Middleby’s Auto-Bake Serpentine, explains the new Rapid Bake oven and the technology within it at IBIE. Check out how this innovation can reduce bake time by an average 30%. www.auto-bake.com
IBIE Innovation Minute: Wayne Tillotson, Bundy Baking Solutions
Wayne Tillotson, senior manager of technical services for Synova Oil, a Bundy Baking Solution, elucidates the AccuTech Pan Greaser for cakes. See his description of this innovation from the IBIE show floor. www.synovaoil.com
Pack Expo Innovation Minute: Craig Souser, JLS Automation
Craig Souser, president and CEO of JLS Automation, explains the innovations on display at the company’s Pack Expo 2022 booth including vertical pack, 3-D inspection technology and more. www.jlsautomation.com
Josh Becker, bakery and confection segment manager for Harpak-Ulma, describes the new flowwrapper machine for bars and other technology to help with bakery needs. www.harpak-ulma.com
A walk through Pack Expo International 2022
From the tradeshow floor and education sessions to booths and exhibits, Pack Expo 2022 was filled with critical insights and conversations regarding packaging. Watch the recap to get a sense of the excitement and knowledge that was shared.
Are you a B Corp and Don’t Know It?: Presented by Jordan Winter, Commercial Baking
Jordan Winter, creative director for Commercial Baking, presents a QuickBite session at IBIE 2022 entitled, “Are you a B Corp and Don’t Know It?” Here, she explains the steps baking companies can take to become a certified B Corporation.
