PLANT MANAGEMENT
RISING AUTOMATION
Jessica Stank from APEC looks at the impact of automation on bread baking production
The APEC food micro ingredient system I
n the baking and food premix sectors, precision is everything. As industrial bakeries contend with tight margins, adopting
automation can be essential for maintaining eff iciency and competitiveness. This article explores the role of automated processing equipment and its impact on the food premix sector, off ering insights on how these technologies can enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety and consistency in baking operations.
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KEY BENEFITS OF AUTOMATION IN FOOD PREMIX OPERATIONS
1. SAVING TIME AND IMPROVING EFFICIENCY Automated processing equipment brings speed and consistency that human labour alone can’t match. Tasks that require repetitive or intense labour, like mixing and ingredient handling, benefi t immensely from automation, freeing up skilled workers
to focus on tasks that require more attention to detail. Automated systems are designed to operate continuously, maximising output with minimal downtime. This time eff iciency is essential for large-scale bakeries and food premix operations aiming to meet high demand while managing resources eff ectively.
2. REDUCING WASTE AND ENSURING ACCURACY Inaccurate ingredient measurements
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