Enrobing and injection products represent two important sectors of the global market for bakery equipment, together with items such as ovens, mixers, proofers and dough sheeters. In most instances, enrobing and injection equipment are used to add value to certain bakery products, in terms of taste, appearance, texture, etc. Baking equipment exhibition learns that many of the bakery products which undergo enrobing or injection procedures compete within the global snack foods market, where competition for shopper expenditure remains strong and suppliers are under constant pressure to satisfy the demands of a broad consumer audience.

　　Enrobing technology is widely used in the production of sweet biscuits, with chocolate-coated varieties one notable example. The enrobing process uses a waterfall-style stream of chocolate to provide a coating on products such as sweet biscuits, although it is also used for other foods, examples of which include peanuts, pretzels and popcorn. By using enrobing during the production process, manufacturers can develop more unique products to satisfy consumer demands in a relatively short amount of time – for example, many chocolate biscuits are now coated with either milk, dark or white chocolate.

　　Injection technology is more widespread in sectors of the bakery industry such as muffins, cakes, doughnuts and pastries. For these types of bakery products, some of the more common fillings injected during the manufacturing process include jams, fruit purees, chocolate sauces, syrups, custard and aerated cream fillings. Injection usually takes place as part of an automated process, to enable large quantities to be produced for a more economical cost. Key attributes for injection equipment for bakery applications include reliability and accuracy.

　　Both the enrobing and injection equipment sectors are expected to witness increased levels of automation over the coming years, as well as the incorporation of newer technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT). This will assist operators in moving towards more predictive (rather than reactive) forms of maintenance, helping to minimize downtime and improve efficiency levels. Automation and more widespread deployment of technology are also viewed as key tools to help keep down energy and labor costs. The future is also likely to witness the arrival of more enrobing and injection equipment which can be better customized towards certain varieties of product.

　　Enrobed bakery products are especially evident within the global market for sweet and wafer biscuits. Although this market is mature, global sales are forecast to increase from around USD85bn to USD115bn by the end of the current decade, with annual growth averaging 5%. Much of this expansion is expected to be led by increased urbanization in potentially large markets such as China and India and the corresponding demand for packaged snack foods, as well as higher income levels and the greater prevalence of snacking amongst younger consumers in place of formal mealtimes. Some of Europe’s leading consumers of biscuits in per capita terms include Italy (10.8 kg), France (8.3 kg), the UK (8 kg), Germany (7.7 kg) and Belgium (7.2 kg).

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　　Bakery China, organized by China Association of Bakery and Confectionery Industry (CABCI) and Bakery China Exhibitions Co., Ltd. was launched since 1997. Bakery China is the Asia Pacific's leading event serving the entire value chain for the bakery and confectionery market. The event presents all range of ingredient, equipment, packaging and services, and enables global leading professionals and buyer delegates to meet and share the latest innovations and thinking on manufacturing & distribution, R&D, applications and related services for bakery industry.It is the first choice trade fair to enter China's bakery market.

　　The 26th Bakery China will be held on May 21-24,2024 at National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, covering 320,000 sqm show space. Over 2,200 exhibitors and 400,000 visits are expected.

　　(source:World Bakers)