NEWS ROUND UP
Rademaker, a global leader in bakery processing solutions, has announced two major developments: the acquisition of Form & Frys Maskinteknik and a strategic partnership with Sensure. As of April 10, 2025, Rademaker acquired Danish company Form & Frys Maskinteknik, known for its advanced bakery equipment and tooling for shaping complex pastry and pizza products. The acquisition builds on a successful two-year commercial partnership and enhances Rademaker’s ability to offer specialised solutions. Form & Frys also offers unique depositing perfectly complementing Rademaker’s lines. The company will continue operating independently in Denmark, with a focus on
Bakery equipment losses at lowest levels since 2020
Attrition rates for bread baskets and dollies in the UK’s bakery supply chain have dropped to their lowest levels since 2020, thanks to improved tracking, audits,
and enforcement,
according to new figures from Bakers Basco. For 2024/25, basket attrition stands at -9.84% and dollies at -6.05%, continuing a downward trend that reflects growing innovation in equipment management.
Despite
challenges like the pandemic and driver shortages,
the
industry is now benefiting from a more connected, data-driven approach—reducing waste, cutting costs,
and lowering
environmental impact. it’s a hidden cost to the entire
General Manager at Bakers Basco. we now have more visibility and control—and the results speak for Bakers Basco manages over five million Omega baskets and 450,000 dollies. Its efforts include site inspections, recovery operations, a national awareness partnership with CrimeStoppers to tackle misuse and theft. By identifying blockages and intervening quickly, Basco is helping to safeguard the about more than lost baskets— it’s about building a smarter,
Rademaker expands innovation through acquisition and strategic partnership
continuity and exploring synergies. Rademaker has also partnered with Italian company Sensure, taking a minority stake to deepen collaboration. Sensure specialises in AI-driven vision inspection systems used in automated quality control, real- time analytics, and robot guidance across diverse baked products. This partnership will accelerate Rademaker’s development of digital products and services.
The
integration of Sensure’s technology will be demonstrated at IBA 2025 with a live infeed application on a Rademaker Robot. These strategic moves reinforce Rademaker’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge, reliable solutions for the global bakery industry.
By integrating
advanced engineering and AI-driven inspection, Rademaker continues to lead with innovation and customer value.
Olivia Colman stars in
Warburtons’ Crumpet Caper Warburtons unveiled its latest star-studded TV ad, The Inspection, featuring Academy Award-winner Olivia Colman. In the spoof-style spot, Colman posed as an agent their crumpets deserved national treasure status.
and Samuel L. Jackson, the two-minute commercial saw Colman deliver a delightfully absurd performance opposite chairman Jonathan Warburton. What began as a serious complete with deadpan dialogue, suited agents, and a slow-motion saxophone sequence set to Careless Whisper, performed by original saxophonist Steve Gregory. The twist? Colman’s mission was a clever ruse to make off with a carload of fresh crumpets.
6 Kennedy’s Bakery Production April/May 2025
bakeryproduction.co.uk
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36
