Squeeze me!

Stable Micro Systems, the designer and manufacturer of texture analysis equipment, has developed a new way to evaluate how much spring is in the loaf.   

Used in conjunction with the TA.TXPlus texture analyser, the Bread V Squeeze rig enables manufacturers to test the softness and springiness of both packaged and unpackaged loaves...

Flower power

Belgian baker Pidy has launched its ‘Say It With Flowers’ range of pastry cases, a simple but sophisticated way of serving both sweet and savoury options for the springtime buffet menu...

A fruity business

Ocean Spray ITG has launched glycerated apple cinnamon, a new BerryFusions™ Fruits variety.

BerryFusions Fruits are suited to a wide range of bakery applications, including bagels and cookies – process-intensive products which can damage delicate fruits. Adding glycerine to the apple cinnamon will increase the number of applications possible...