PIZZA PRODUCTION


shape and thickness. These machines can produce dozens of pizza crusts per minute, reducing labour costs and increasing production efficiency. Some machines can also apply toppings automatically, further streamlining the pizza production process.


Having more than 100 years of combined experience in the bakery sector, thanks to the acquisition of Comas and Imaforni, GEA offers equipment and complete production lines for the production of bakery products. “Our proprietary technologies and full line integration capabilities mean that we can provide turnkey systems for a wide range of products, and all from a single source,” the company says. GEA expertise and solutions span every stage of bakery product processing, from ingredients reception and bulk handling, to liquid and powder processing, control systems, refrigeration and packaging services. The technologies used to deposit pizza toppings depend on the type of pizza and its ingredients. Tomato sauce, meat, vegetables and cheese can be added either before or after baking the pizza bases. GEA offers a modular pizza topping line that comprises individual units for depositing tomato sauce and diced types of toppings on square or round pizzas of any size. Our high capacity, efficient technologies give an authentic, hand- made look to every pizza.


A representative from Grote says: “Our pizza topping applicators automate production and drastically reduce waste – down to 1% - to help frozen pizza manufacturers combat the rising costs of labour and ingredients. “We use our decades of experience and leading technology to apply cheese, IQF meats and vegetables, and dry ingredients accurately and evenly on your pizza topping line. Our border-free/target and waterfall models accommodate single lane to multi-lane,


high-capacity operations”


RONDO Dough-how centre For 70 years, RONDO has been developing and producing high-quality machines and systems for the production of pastry of all types. “Dough-how” is a term they coined for their unique combination of know-how and experience in dough processing, and today the company says it is appreciated by thousands of producers all over the world, from small artisanal bakeries all the way up to big industrial producers.


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The company says: “The world of baked goods production stops.


However, every growth strategy, every


automation requires processes to be adjusted. RONDO helps you to automate artisanal processes and to ensure your baked goods production is scaled effectively. We will happily support you with our specialist knowledge to optimise machine settings or adjust recipes.” There are three Dough- how Centres around the world where you can test recipes, give presentations, complete production tests and receive training.


They explain further: Burgdorf, Switzerland: At our headquarters in Burgdorf, we provide you with expert demonstrations and presentations of RONDO dough sheeters as well as semi- and fully-automatic dough block, feeding and make-up lines. Every month, we welcome specialists from the baked goods production sector from all over the world. Schio, Italy: The development and production centre for


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our ASTec industrial lines is located in Schio in the North Italian province of Vicenza. Our Dough-how centres are equipped with complete production lines to demonstrate the full potential of our technology industrialise production of baked goods. Moonachie, N.J. USA: The Dough-how Center for America and Canada is located in Moonachie in the American state of New Jersey. Our master baker and his team will show you our installations and accessories in action, enabling you to make the right decisions for your business. Market research suggests that pizza production is advancing due to the increasing demand for pizza, the growth of the frozen and artisanal pizza markets, and advancements in technology and ingredient quality. As consumers continue to seek out convenient, high-quality, and unique pizza options, the pizza industry will continue to innovate and evolve. Pizza machinery providers see their role as crucial in developing the market by providing innovative and efficient solutions for pizza production. By offering equipment that streamlines and improves the pizza-making process, machinery providers help businesses expand their market and attract new customers. The advancements in technology and machinery have allowed for more customization and increased production capacity, ultimately helping pizza businesses grow and succeed in a competitive industry.


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