News Food Extrusion

General Manager Dan Smith has retired, 35 years after first joining Baker Perkins Inc. at Grand Rapids, Michigan. Read More

Throughout November we will continue to shine a light on the personalities involved in this year’s Movember effort, along with the teams’ achievements. Read More

In a male-dominated industry such as ours, it’s all too easy to focus on someone’s physical health as an indicator that they’re OK. But our mental wellbeing is equally important and that’s why mental health and suicide prevention are key areas of Movember’s work. Read More

The success of our apprenticeship programme depends on multiple factors – our training partners, the schools and colleges we work with, the work of HR and our Apprenticeship Co-ordinator, the apprentices themselves, and last but not least, our mentors. Read More

Dean shares his learning and career journey so far, and why everyone should consider an apprenticeship. Read More

After a long and highly successful career, Nigel Roberts retired on Friday, 30 September, after 45 years with Baker Perkins. Read More

The third Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards took place last week (Thursday 29 September) and brought together the best in local talent and the organisations involved in apprenticeships. Read More

With the Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards a few days away, here is what Mark has to say about his time studying for an apprenticeship. Read More

Our new Senior Food Technologist Catherine shares how her love of science grew and evolved, and her motivation to join our team. Read More

As the business continues to grow and we look to attract new talent, we’ve introduced a new initiative over the last 12 months to give potential candidates a first-hand insight into Baker Perkins. Read More

Having lent our support in previous years, we continue our sponsorship of the Engineering/Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year award and are proud to have nominated our own employees. Read More

The Schenck Process Group (SPG) financial year highlights for 2021 - the first full year since the acquisition of Baker Perkins in 2020 - show a strong performance, with the food industry as a clear focus area for the future. Read More

Baker Perkins continues to revolutionise the way equipment is commissioned and maintained at customers’ sites. Read More

Baker Perkins systems are installed in India in association with Satara-based technical partner Triple Pee Solutions Pvt Ltd (3P). Read More

Technology to ensure equipment is Industry 4.0 Ready is being fitted as standard to all new Baker Perkins machinery. Read More

Baker Perkins has improved process control, performance and hygiene on all units in their Co-Ex Master™ co-extrusion range. Read More

Schenck Process Group (SPG) has completed its acquisition of Baker Perkins. The deal was signed on 16th of October, subject to regulatory approval which was granted on 13th November. Read More

Schenck Process Group (SPG) has reached an agreement to acquire Baker Perkins. Read More

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

Baker Perkins has been awarded UK government funding to further develop twin-screw extrusion to produce Texturised Vegetable Protein (TVP) as a meat substitute. Read More

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

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

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

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

Baker Perkins is making major investments in machine tools to add capacity and improve efficiency on components for new machines, and to cut lead times for replacement parts. Read More

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

This article was originally published in the October 2019 issue of Milling and Grain magazine. Read More

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

Baker Perkins equipment making a full range of cereal and granola products can be adapted to make the products that match today’s trends – with the potential for exciting new concepts. Read More

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

Tammy Christian has been appointed as Baker Perkins’ account manager covering the Western States of the US. Read More

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

Gearbox condition monitoring is one of the most beneficial and cost-effective new features we have introduced on our twin-screw extruders for both the food and powder coating industries. Read More

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

Snack makers told us they would like to access the growing market for cracker snacks, but that the conventional processes were too expensive and inflexible. Read More

Management appointments in Peterborough and Grand Rapids. Read More

The Preconditioner is an addition to the Baker Perkins SBX Master™ range, adding flexibility in the cereal and snack sectors when applied to denser materials. Read More

The flexibility of Baker Perkins’ SBX Master™ extruders has been improved by increasing power, torque and speed. Read More

Alongside the MPF19, the MPF24 is a laboratory tool for product development, used to try out new ideas, assess ingredients, provide test marketing samples, and even make small production batches. Read More

Baker Perkins has added a new version of the benchtop MPF19 to its range of twin-screw extruders for the food industry. Read More

Baker Perkins’ twin-screw extrusion technology can create significant savings in the production of core ingredients for the food industry. Read More

This is a fundamental decision with long-term implications, and needs careful consideration. Ambitious, growing companies are choosing twin-screw extrusion as a technology they can rely on as their business develops. Read More

It’s easy to see why extrusion is making deep inroads into food production: it is perhaps the most versatile process available to the food industry. Read More

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

How should an Indian company approach the choice of production equipment in such a fast-moving market? Read More

Management appointments in Peterborough and Grand Rapids. Read More

Baker Perkins has introduced new extrusion sheeting technology to produce snack crackers and other products that are cut from a sheet of dough before being baked or fried. Read More

Duncan Marr has joined Baker Perkins as chief engineer, cereal and snack, responsible for technical leadership of the company’s range of equipment for snack and cereal production. Read More

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

Baker Perkins highlighted its process innovation capability and production expertise for the confectionery, snack and cereal industries at Agprodmash in Moscow in October. Read More

Baker Perkins highlighted its process innovation capability and production expertise for the confectionery, snack and cereal industries at the ALLPack Indonesia exhibition in Jakarta. Read More

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

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

New formulations for high protein and high fibre snacks, plus innovative co-extruded snacks, were introduced by Baker Perkins at Snackex in Istanbul in June. Read More

New die technology developed by Baker Perkins for the snack industry extends the co-extrusion process by producing tubes containing two fillings. Read More

Alan Mordue has joined Baker Perkins as Sales Account Manager. Read More

High-protein and high-fibre snacks are an emerging sector – and an opportunity for extruded snack producers who can easily adapt an existing twin-screw extrusion line for this new market. Read More

Baker Perkins sponsored and presented at Campden BRI's Snack Technology: Recent Developments conference, held at Campden BRI, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, 13th - 14th May, 2015 Read More

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

Enhanced product and process development for snack and cereal manufacturers. Read More

Baker Perkins was at ProSweets 2015 in Cologne, Germany, 1st - 4th February, 2015. Read More

An innovative colour-change system for packs of assorted extruded cereals and snacks has been developed by Baker Perkins. Read More

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

Baker Perkins was represented at Sweet and SnackTec India, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, India, on the 14th - 16th November, 2014. Read More

The versatility of extrusion systems to produce a wide range of snacks was a focus of the Baker Perkins presence at Gulfood Manufacturing, located in the British Pavilion stand S-F29. Read More

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

Innovation is the main driver of growth in the diverse and highly fragmented snack market, and twin-screw extrusion has a lot of untapped potential in this respect. Read More

Baker Perkins was at Pack Expo 2014 in Chicago, IL, November 2nd - 5th, 2014 - Booth 10223 Read More

Baker Perkins highlighted its capabilities in the confectionery, snack and cereal industries at the Allpack exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 21-24. Read More

Baker Perkins was at Agroprodmash 2014 at Expocentre Fairgrounds, Moscow, 6th - 10th October, 2014. Read More

Baker Perkins emphasized its expertise in the confectionery, snack and cereal industries at Asia Food Expo at the World Trade Center in Manila, September 10-13. Read More

A new 16-stream die developed by Baker Perkins increases the output capability of Baker Perkins’ co-extrusion systems for snacks. Read More

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

Full details of Baker Perkins' stand at Interpack 2014 (Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, 8th - 14th May 2014 - Hall 04 / C21) Read More

A new technique for product colour change was on show at Interpack 2014, at the Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, 8th - 14th May 2014 Read More

Baker Perkins was at Interpack 2014, at the Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, 8th - 14th May 2014 to demonstrate our confectionery, snack, biscuit and cereal processes. Read More

Baker Perkins was at Interpack 2014, at the Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, 8th - 14th May 2014 to demonstrate our confectionery, snack, biscuit and cereal processes. Read More

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

Baker Perkins highlighted its ability to provide flexible systems and fresh product ideas for the snack and cereal industries at the Agroprodmash exhibition in Moscow (October 7th - 11th, 2013). Read More

Baker Perkins showcased its technology and services that enable snack manufacturers to take advantage of new market opportunities, at Snackex 2013 in Gothenburg (June 12 - 13). Read More

Baker Perkins has further invested in its product and process development capability for the snack industry. A new SBX Master™ twin-screw extruder installed in its Innovation Centre widens the selection of potential applications and end product options. Read More

Baker Perkins highlighted its process and product innovation capability for the confectionery, snack, cereal and biscuit industries at Propak Africa in Johannesburg from March 12 to 15, 2013. Read More

Baker Perkins highlighted its ability to provide flexible systems and fresh product ideas for the snack industry at Propak Africa in Johannesburg from March 12 to 15, 2013. Read More

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

Baker Perkins stressed its ability to provide inventive products and processes for the snack industry at Gulfood in Dubai, February 25 to 28, 2013. Read More

Baker Perkins highlighted its process and product innovation capability for the confectionery and snack ProSweets in Cologne, January 27 to 30, 2013. Read More

Baker Perkins stressed its ability to provide inventive processes and products for the snack industry at ProSweets in Cologne, January 27 – 30 2013. Read More

Baker Perkins stressed its ability to provide inventive processes and products for the snack industry at Pack Expo. Read More

Baker Perkins highlighted its process and product innovation capability for the confectionery, cereal, snack and cookie and cracker sectors at Pack Expo, Chicago, October 28-31 2012. Read More

Baker Perkins has introduced an upgraded pillow crimper, part of its CoEx Master™ system for production of a wide variety of co-extruded snacks and cereals. Read More

A high-output addition to the range of Baker Perkins SBX Master™ twin-screw extruders offers snack manufacturers significantly higher capacities over a broad range of end products. Read More

Three new enhancements to the Baker Perkins Snack Master™ extrusion system were highlighted at Interpack 2011. Read More

Baker Perkins presented new, high performance processing equipment for confectionery, biscuit and snack sectors at Interpack 2011. Read More