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Two high-output bread plants for Africa

21 September 2020

Two bread mixing and forming lines, each with an 8,000 loaf per hour capability, were ordered by a long-standing customer in Africa. Read More

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Security for another 17 years

15 July 2020

Baker Perkins has renewed the lease on its headquarters at Peterborough, UK, for a further 17 years. Read More

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Welcoming Ken Miller to our Grand Rapids, MI team

27 May 2020

Ken will focus on customers in the Western region of the United States and Canada, as well as overseeing the ever-growing TVP market. Read More

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Meet our new USA Applications & Process Team

18 May 2020

To prepare for growth in our established and emerging markets, we have recently restructured and expanded our Applications & Process Team based in the Innovation Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Read More

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COVID-19: Parts and Service update

20 April 2020

As many of our customers face increased production requirements in response to the current global situation, we have been considering ways in which we can provide additional support, particularly on parts. Read More

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COVID-19: A note to our customers

25 March 2020

Following UK and US Government guidance on responding to coronavirus (COVID-19), we have made some changes to the way we work; but our businesses in the UK and USA are both still operating and ready to support you when needed. Read More

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Industry 4.0 – exploiting digital data to enhance decision making

19 February 2020

With equipment and systems Industry 4.0 Ready, Baker Perkins can offer intelligent analysis of process performance for timely advice. Read More

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Baker Perkins Inc. prepares for growth

16 July 2019

Baker Perkins Inc. is preparing for growth in its established and emerging markets by strengthening its sales and marketing organization. Read More

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Blog: Mixing and forming for the artisan baker

07 May 2019

Sales of artisan and rustic breads are rising as consumers seek the best in flavour and appearance. To meet this rise in demand bakers are increasingly looking for technology that can help them increase production without compromising quality. Read More

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Blog: Minor improvements make a major difference to hygienic mixing and dividing

22 January 2019

A series of recent improvements covering hygiene, cleaning and maintenance on the Tweedy™ bread dough mixer, tub hoist, and Accurist2.1™ dough divider provide a major operational boost. Read More

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Strengthening Aftermarket support in North America

15 November 2018

Wade Madsen has been promoted to Aftermarket Account Manager for Baker Perkins Inc. in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Read More

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Baker Perkins maintains its registration to ISO 9001:2015

04 September 2018

Baker Perkins has passed the assessment and review that enables recertification to the ISO 9001:2015 quality standard. Read More

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NEW Tweedy™ SuperCool unlocks the benefits of the Tweedy™ process for hot climates

21 August 2018

Baker Perkins’ SuperCool technology enables the cost-effective and proven Tweedy™ high-speed mixing process to be used in hot climates including the Middle East, Latin America and Asia, where effective dough temperature control is a potential problem. Read More

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Successful Bakery Showcase held in Peterborough

29 March 2018

Visitors from the bread industry tell us our recent Bakery Showcase, highlighting our latest bread mixing and forming equipment, was extremely worthwhile and informative. Read More

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Katie Winkle appointed account manager for North American bread equipment sales

19 March 2018

Katie Winkle has been appointed as account manager for Baker Perkins’ bread equipment in the USA, responsible for selling systems and services to high-output bread plant bakeries throughout North America. Read More

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Blog: Why the Accurist™ Divider range continues to provide a winning combination

15 January 2018

Accuracy, reliability and low cost are always a winning combination: which explains the continuing popularity of our Accurist™ Divider range in bakeries throughout the world. Read More

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Opportunities for one year industrial placements (July 2018-July 2019)

02 January 2018

Ideal for students studying towards degrees in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Design or Manufacturing), Food Technology or Food Engineering. Read More

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Blog: Using the Tweedy™ Mixer for other doughs

19 October 2017

The Tweedy™ mixing process has earned a deserved reputation in the world of no-time dough, but there’s absolutely no reason why the process should not be harnessed for other processes, including liquid sponge, sponge and dough, and sourdough. Read More

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Blog: The versatile, adaptable Tweedy™ mixer

19 June 2017

A broad range of doughs for a diverse range of bakery products can be made on Baker Perkins’ Tweedy™ mixer. Read More

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New Tweedy™ mixers for test bakeries and laboratories

06 June 2017

Two machines for test bakery and laboratory applications have been added to the range of Baker Perkins’ Tweedy™ bread dough mixers. Read More

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Baker Perkins UK and US Senior Management appointments: May 2017

31 May 2017

Management appointments in Peterborough and Grand Rapids. Read More

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Blog: Why give away tonnes of dough every week?

10 January 2017

Would you deliberately throw away tonnes of good dough? A silly question, but actually you might be doing so without realising, so it is worth exploring why this might be the case. Read More

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New flour-free bread dough forming system eliminates dust to reduce costs

28 November 2016

Flour-free operation eliminates dust, which leads directly to a reduction in operational, cleaning and maintenance costs as well as the elimination of cross-contamination risk. Read More

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Blog: Increasing product opportunities with seeding and swirling

17 October 2016

When a market is flat or highly competitive, one sure way to increase consumer interest, sales and margins is by adding value to a basic product. Read More

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Baker Perkins at IBIE 2016 - Las Vegas, NV

17 October 2016

Baker Perkins exhibited at IBIE 2016 in Las Vegas, NV, October 8th - 11th, 2016. Read More

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Latest Multitex4™ innovation creates added-value, fully enrobed seeded loaves

03 October 2016

Baker Perkins’ latest update to the Multitex4™ bread moulder introduces a new technique to make a fully-enrobed seeded loaf. Read More

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Blog: Why the Tweedy™ Mixer is perfectly suited to burger bun production

20 June 2016

Equipment choices sometimes seem to be based more on adherence to convention and established practice than objective analysis. This certainly seems to be the case when it comes to the selection of a mixer to produce dough for burger buns. Read More

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Baker Perkins UK and US Appointments: April 2016

25 April 2016

Management appointments in Peterborough and Grand Rapids. Read More

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Baker Perkins honored at ASB BakingTech 2016

29 February 2016

Joseph Baker and Jacob Perkins, founders of the companies that eventually became Baker Perkins, were inducted into the Baking Hall of Fame of the American Society of Baking at BakingTech 2016 in February. Read More

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Blog: Gentler handling improves bread quality without extra costs

23 February 2016

Whether your objective is to improve quality, reduce ingredient costs or minimise additives, Baker Perkins' Multitex4™ Moulder provides a convincing alternative to changing the recipe. Read More

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Baker Perkins’ founders inducted into ASB’s Baking Hall of Fame

06 January 2016

Joseph Baker and Jacob Perkins, founders of the companies that eventually became Baker Perkins, are to be inducted into the Baking Hall of Fame of the American Society of Baking. Read More

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Baker Perkins at Gulfood Manufacturing 2015 - Dubai, UAE

27 October 2015

Baker Perkins exhibited at Gulfood Manufacturing at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE, 27th - 29th October, 2015 Read More

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Sweet and Snack Tec 2015 - New Delhi, India

22 September 2015

Baker Perkins' process innovation and production expertise for the confectionery, snack, cereal, bread and biscuit industries were emphasised at Sweet and Snack Tec India in New Delhi in September. Read More

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A successful IBA for Baker Perkins

21 September 2015

Baker Perkins exhibited bread and biscuit equipment at IBA 2015 in Munich, Germany, 12th – 17th September. Read More

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NEW Accurist2.1™ bread dough divider with wash-down capability

20 September 2015

Baker Perkins is launching a wash-down Accurist2.1™ bread dough divider in response to bakers’ increasing focus on improving hygiene. Read More

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NEW Tweedy™ mixer with cleaning, maintenance and operational upgrades

20 September 2015

The Baker Perkins range of Tweedy™ bread dough mixing systems has been extensively re-engineered for more hygienic operation, easier maintenance and lower noise levels. Read More

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Asia Food Expo - Manila, Philippines

09 September 2015

Process and production expertise for the confectionery, snack, cereal, bread and biscuit industries were highlighted by Baker Perkins at Asia Food Expo in Manila, Philippines in September. Read More

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DJAZAGRO - Algiers, Algeria

20 April 2015

Baker Perkins was present at DJAZAGRO in Algeria, 20th - 23rd April 2015 at the Safe Exhibition Park, Algiers. Read More

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Appointments: Bread equipment sales in the USA

02 February 2015

Dan Christie has been appointed Senior Account Manager for bread equipment sales in the USA; replacing him as engineering director is Dave Rhodea. Read More

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Blog: Benefits of Tweedy™ High Speed Mixing

06 January 2015

While it’s widely accepted that the high-speed mixing ability of our Tweedy™ mixing system brings substantial benefits in greater throughput and consistency, few understand why this machine can mix dough so rapidly. Read More

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Food Processing & Packaging Exposyum (FPPE) 2014 - Nairobi, Kenya

18 November 2014

Baker Perkins presented and exhibited at the Food Processing & Packaging Exposyum (FPPE) 2014 at the Kenyatta International Conference Center in Nairobi, Kenya, 18th - 20th November 2014. Read More

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Mixing and forming high quality bread at Gulfood

09 November 2014

Baker Perkins highlighted its mixing and forming systems for the high-output bread industry at Gulfood Manufacturing, located in the British Pavilion stand S-F29. Read More

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Gulfood Manufacturing 2014 - Dubai, UAE

09 November 2014

Baker Perkins attended Gulfood Manufacturing at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE, 9th - 11th November, 2014, located in the British Pavilion stand S-F29 Read More

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Blog: Closing time for flour dusting?

26 August 2014

The practice of dusting dough pieces with flour in plant bakeries is surely one that must end soon. Read More

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Sales Director appointed at Grand Rapids

20 June 2014

Geoff Hawley has been appointed Sales Director of Baker Perkins Inc. at Grand Rapids, Michigan. Read More

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ASB BakingTech 2014 - Chicago, IL

02 March 2014

Baker Perkins presented at ASB BakingTech 2014, at the Marriott Downtown Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL, March 2 - 4, 2014. Read More

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Sales organisation strengthened

12 November 2013

Baker Perkins has strengthened its sales organisation with the appointment of a sales director, sales team leaders, a process team manager and a sales support team manager. Read More

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New international Sales Manager for Bread

04 November 2013

Simon Rowlatt has been appointed international sales manager for the Baker Perkins range of mixing and forming equipment for high-output plant bakeries. Read More

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High-tech dough forming equipment exhibited at IBIE 2013

10 October 2013

Precision dough forming equipment for high-output plant bakeries was exhibited by Baker Perkins at IBIE 2013. Read More

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US bakery benefits from investment in Multitex4™ moulder

04 September 2013

New moulder brings cost, output and quality benefits. Read More

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New Case Study: US bakery benefits from investment in Multitex4™ moulder

04 September 2013

Case study by Gary Seiffer, Bakery Business Development Manager at Baker Perkins Inc. Read More

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Gulfood 2013: Dubai, February 25-28

01 March 2013

Baker Perkins highlighted its process and product innovation capability for the bakery, confectionery, snack and cereal industries at Gulfood in Dubai, February 25 to 28, 2013. Read More

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Upgraded dough divider introduced at Gulfood 2013

01 March 2013

An upgraded bread dough divider with improved scaling accuracy, already amongst the world’s best, was introduced by Baker Perkins at Gulfood in Dubai, February 25 to 28, 2013. Read More

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IBA 2012: Munich, September 16-21 2012

22 September 2012

Baker Perkins exhibited three bakery forming machines with new cost-saving and efficiency features at IBA 2012. Read More

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Upgraded Accurist2.1™ bread dough divider

03 July 2012

Baker Perkins is launching an upgraded and extended range of Accurist™ dough dividers. Now known as the Accurist2.1™ and available worldwide, the new range is a development of the Accurist2™ and retains all the features that enabled the original machines to offer a unique combination of sustained scaling accuracy and gentle dough handling. Read More

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Cutting divider running costs

02 August 2011

The running costs of all Baker Perkins Accurist™ dough dividers can be reduced simply by fitting new design dies. Read More

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