The increasing demand for healthier bread will increase the demand for technologically advanced baking equipment over the next six years.

The increasing demand for healthier bread will increase the demand for technologically advanced baking equipment over the next six years.

According to data released by the Data Bridge Market Research, the Bakery Processing Equipment Market will grow to USD 11.2 billion by 2026, from USD 7.6 billion in 2018, marking a 4.9 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR). This demand for better equipment is seen as a driver for market growth. 

The research suggested that the production of healthier bread, like those which contain multi-grains, whole-grains and nuts, would require higher advanced baking equipment. 

The shifting preference towards multi-grain bread

Bread consumption patterns are changing, with more consumers gearing away from white bread. The Global Bread Market report found that more consumers now prefer multigrain, wholegrain, ethnic and seeded bread kinds. This changing pattern is driven by consumers’ desire for more nutritious products. 

Cholesterol reduction, weight management, higher protein intake and sugar control are key players in modern consumer trends in the bread industry. New varieties of low-carb, high-fiber bread that appeal to the health-conscious, triggered market growth. 

Lesser-known grains, such as millet and ragi, have gained popularity in the bakery industry. In addition, natural ingredients such as natural preservatives, enzymes and anti-oxidants are on the rise. Companies are now targeting to replace shortenings and fat with Omega-9 and Omega-3. 

Increased demand for better baking equipment

The increased demand for multi-grain bread, in turn, increases the demand for better baking equipment. The Global Bakery Processing Equipment Market is forecast to rise rapidly in the coming years. 

The market is segmented into five segments: type, application, end-user, mode of operation and function. Some of the most notable findings include:

On the basis of type, the market share for Mixers (this category comprises of continuous mixers, double planetary mixers, specialty mixers and spiral mixers) is projected to reach USD 5.95 billion by 2025, with a CAGR of 6.2 percent starting 2019.

Again, on the basis of type, the market share for Ovens and Proofers (this category comprises of electric ovens, gas ovens and special ovens) is projected to have a CAGR of 6.0 percent starting 2019.

On the basis of application, the Cookies & Biscuits market is growing, with a CAGR of 6.2 starting 2019 going to 2026. This sector comprises proofers & retarders, slicers & dividers, sheeters, molders, pan greasers & depositors, freezers & coolers, handling systems, dough feeding systems and piston filling injectors (like single head piston fillers). 

On the basis of mode of operation, the Automatic segment is growing with the highest CAGR of 6.2 percent in the forecast period of 2019 to 2026.

Healthier bread by the numbers

According to a survey conducted by London-based consultancy New Nutrition Business, they found out that 61 percent of respondents believe whole grain products are good for their digestive health. Meanwhile, the Grain Foods Foundation in Washington said that white bread contains 2 grams of fiber per 100 grams, while whole wheat bread contains 6.5 grams of fiber per 100 grams. Fiber helps with digestion and helps prevent constipation.

Europe holds the largest share in the global bread market. Now, there is a rising consumer preference for value-added, ethnic, fresh and artisanal bread in the continent.

The increasing demand for healthier bread options has promoted a boost in demand for better baking equipment. If your bakery needs upgrading, reach out to us at Volumetric Technologies. We have helped customers increase their productivity and decrease their costs by providing reliable filling equipment that drive up the efficiency and accuracy of their production lines.

Bakeries rely on the quality of their manufacturing equipment as much as they rely on the skill of their bakers. Without a great oven to cook their pastries in or mixers to whip their batter, even the most talented confectioner will have difficulty turning a profit.

However, a bakery isn’t just about ovens and mixers. A good bakery also needs top-notch filling / depositing equipment to inject sweet fillings into their baked goods or apply icing to their pies and cakes.

Without decent filling machinery, bakers must accomplish these things by hand, an inefficient substitute. This is truer for large-scale bakeries rather than mom-and-pop operations. Well-designed and engineered machinery is a necessity.

But when choosing their filling equipment, bakery owners should consider these three signs of an excellent piece of machinery.

Efficiency

When your business needs to deliver dozens upon dozens of pies and thousands of cream-filled goodies, you’re going to need all the help you can get. Find a machine that can perform your filling steps quickly and efficiently to ensure that not a second of your day is wasted. Ask the manufacturer what their machines’ filling volume is, how many cycles does it complete every minute, and what size particulate can the machine’s nozzles accommodate. See if their answers align with the type of baked goods you’re expecting the machine to handle.

You also want a machine that can accomplish its task accurately. No matter how fast a filling machine operates, drips and overfilled product results in unacceptable losses. By eliminating product waste, a good filling machine saves money based on how accurately it can dispense product repeatably.

Versatility

A good filling machine helps you meet your bakery’s production target by the end of the day. But a great one also offers you versatility.

Multiple dispensing nozzles and modular assembly features allow you to get more out of your filling machine. Bakeries with multiple products that require filling can use the same machine for different functions. Instead of purchasing two machines, great filling equipment can be reconfigured after each batch is completed to assist in the production of another product.

A bakery that produces pies, eclairs, and iced cupcakes can produce all three desserts with ease from the same machine.

Cleanliness

Even if a machine is versatile enough to help produce multiple kinds of desserts and pastries, it must also be easy to clean. With too many parts to clean or poor design that inhibits efforts to sanitize it thoroughly, a filling machine is equally likely to contaminate food as much as it pumps pastries full of sweet cream.

An ideal filling machine can easily be disassembled for regular cleaning without requiring tools, and is made of materials that are durable and easy to clean. A machine that helps speed up cleaning processes is also a boost to production, as it reduces downtime between batches.

When a bakery owner finds a filling machine with all three of these features, they’ve not only found a machine that can boost their profits, they’ve found a tool they can rely on.

A Brand Synonymous with Quality and Dependability

Volumetric Technologies’ line of American-made, stainless steel filling / depositing machines have all the above capabilities and more, providing bakers and other manufacturers the equipment they need to really help their businesses thrive.

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The packaging industry has come a long way thanks to various equipment that has made the process easier. Before, it was particularly hard to properly fill liquid containers because of spills and inaccurate measurements.

There is a wide variety of filling equipment available in today’s market. From pressure fillers to piston fillers and pump fillers, there is something out there that can address your filling challenges in a convenient and efficient way.

Simpler and easier

Filling equipment eliminated various filling problems such as inaccurate and sloppy filling that resulted in contaminated and low-quality products.

Filling equipment also helped increase production rates. Because of a simple, systematic filling approach, the filling process can now be done twice as fast without fear of imprecise measurements. This results in more products being produced in a shorter period of time with fewer waste.

Some of these filling machines are also equipped with touch screen HMI’s with menu-driven control for easier operation. These machines require little manual adjustments and minimal human intervention during production.

Secured and safe products

As we all know, food and other products such as cosmetics, require very careful handling and packaging because they can be hazardous to health when exposed to contaminants.

Filling equipment revolutionized packaging food and beverages as well as cosmetic products by making sure that they are packed safely and free from contaminants.

Multi-purpose

Many filling equipment today is compatible with food and non-food products. They can be used to transfer and/or fill containers with fluids of varying viscosity, from free-flowing liquids to thick creams.

Volumetric Technologies’ filling equipment is made from high-grade stainless steel and is durable enough to withstand sanitation chemicals used in food manufacturing. When pumping specialty chemical products, we adapt our equipment to ensure proper operation and longevityin your application.

Fully integratable and upgradeable

Aside from the convenience they bring, filling machines are fully integratable and upgradeable. As the company expands, the demand for more finished products will also increase. With increased finished products often brings more packaging equipment. Modern filling equipment has the capabilities to fully integrate with other packaging equipment. If you do not require integration initially, your equipment is upgradeable in the future to meet your integration needs.

The packaging industry would indeed be very different without filling equipment. We would still be stuck with inaccurate fill volumes or lots of waste product due to sealing issues. The convenience and speed of production they have provided us are incomparable. What is more, technological advancements will soon pave the way to more highly innovative filling machines in the future.

We provide high-quality filling solutions

With more than 25 years in of experience, Volumetric Technologies Inc. is dedicated toproviding high-quality and dependable filling solutions to various industries, including food and beverage, cosmetic, and industrial sectors.

Our products are defined by accuracy, speed, and precision, three outstanding qualities needed in every piece of filling equipment. At Volumetric Technologies, we understand that productivity and ease of process are important for you and your business.

Consider our products and services as investments that will keep paying off for many years to come. Contact us today for more information. For questions, fill out our request form here.  

Over the five years leading to 2017, the perfume and fragrance manufacturing industry in the US enjoyed economic growth. More and more consumers spent money on luxury goods in both cosmetics and department stores. In 2017 alone, the industry reached $3 billion in revenue. This data is according to the most recent market report by industry research firm IBISWorld.

If you’re starting a business in this industry, you don’t necessarily have to start big and compete with the giants. Instead, you can run a small perfume business. You can start by drafting a business plan, which includes your product offerings, your target resellers, startup costs, and projected cash flow. On the manufacturing side, you also have to consider where to get your containers and how you plan to make the product. Once the product is made, you also have to consider how to package it. If the business is relatively smaller, there are some basic tools you can’t be without:

Measuring Equipment

In the creation of the perfume, hygiene and accuracy should be the top priorities. To filter fragrances and measure all raw ingredients accurately, you should use measuring equipment like glass measuring cylinders, beakers, and flasks. You should also have a thermometer if a recipe requires a certain temperature for a specific ingredient. But before you use any of these tools, you should wash the glass cylinders and flasks with soapy water and sterilize them with ethanol.

Digital Scale

While cylinders and flasks can do a good job measuring your raw ingredients like oils and other liquids, you can also use a digital scale to weigh out the blends. Digital scales are the best tools you can use for replication of formula and volume accuracy.

Disposable Plastic Pipettes

Pipettes are vital in the entire perfume-making process. You use these to carefully and accurately transfer small amounts of different liquids. They can also be heat-sealed to store samples. While glass Pasteur pipettes come with distinct advantages, such as resistance to high temperature, solvents, and acids, a small-scale perfume business should use disposable plastic pipettes, instead. That is because it is not advisable to use the same dropper for various fragrances. Otherwise, you risk mixing different scents, especially if you haven’t properly sterilized the glass pipette.

Testing Strips

Since you’re now running a business, you might want to get the suggestions and recommendations of as many people as possible regarding your product. You can do so with testing strips, which are free from contaminants. So why not just spray the scent on the body? Perfumes react according to body chemistry, oils, odor, and temperature, which may, in turn, affect the fragrance. The strips, on the other hand, provide a neutral testing area, allowing the true fragrance to come forth.

Bottles and Vials

Once you’ve perfected your signature scents, it’s time to place them in stylish bottles and vials. These not only serve as your containers but are also a representation of your brand, just like any other packaging product. You must make sure that they are well-sterilized and free from pollutants and other chemicals, so they don’t compromise the quality of your perfume.

Like your raw ingredients – oils, flowers, and spring water – the basic tools are necessary and crucial to your budding business. Invest in high-quality products and make sure that you take care of them properly.  Also, be meticulous about proper sterilization and storage of all implements and containers, to ensure that your perfume smells the way it should. From the packaging perspective, if you’re small and just starting out, or expanding your business, you may want to invest in bigger tools, like our filling machines. With machines from small and simple bench top fillers to fully automatic filling lines, we are your solution for filling equipment. Fill out this form for information about our products.