Innovation Showcase 2025

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IBIE puts baking’s newest advances on full display in one efficient, state-of-the-art center of innovation. The showcase includes Ingredients, Equipment, Packaging and Safety products never before seen at IBIE. This key requirement ensures attendees experience the very latest industry advancements.

THIS SHOWCASE INCLUDES:

We expect nearly 75 entries in the Innovation Showcase. New products are added here on a continual basis.

ABM Equipment
Photon-Counting X-Ray | North Hall — 5733
Eagle PI, the company that first brought X-ray to food and pioneered X-ray item count, checkweighing, package dud detection, fat analysis and dual energy, has once again doubled industry capabilities with photon-counting technology. ABM Equipment, their primary distributor, is applying this technology to baking applications and providing retrofits for legacy machines.

ABM Equipment
X-Ray Rentals | North Hall — 5733
The bulk systems integrator, ABM Equipment, is now renting out Eagle X-ray machines to help bakeries meet short-term needs arising from contamination and buyer audits. Available across the USA and Canada, ABM is offering both legacy and photon-counting units, which are known for affectively doubling X-ray performance standards upon their release. ABM’s systems control software, DSO Sentinel, is used to supply inspection analytics and images of rejected product for verification.

Agriflex
Dough Cooling System | North Hall — 7905
Controlling the temperature of dough has always been a key factor in achieving optimal and consistent quality of the finished product. Stable and controllable parameters lead to a reduction in time and costs.

Agriflex product cooling machinery uses an innovative technology, patented by Agriflex, that decreases the dough’s final temperature by as much as 20°C/68°F, ensuring a constant and homogeneous temperature through
self-regulation.

Air Management Technologies
Spiral Conditioning w/ CRtech (Clean Room Technologies) | West Hall — 1565
Experience the next generation of product conditioning. Our latest system integrates advanced Clean Room Technologies (CRTech) to precisely manage temperature, moisture, particulates and pressurization — ensuring safer, more consistent products.

With intelligent control, real-time monitoring and comprehensive reporting, CRTech elevates quality and supports food safety in exposed cooling zones, delivering exceptional product quality for exceptional bakers. 

Amber Wave
Amberpro® Vital Wheat Gluten | North Hall — 6233
Help consumers meet their nutritional goals by adding a plant-based protein such as vital wheat gluten to boost protein content in traditional recipes or formulas. Also known as wheat protein, our vital wheat gluten is produced in America’s breadbasket from locally grown wheat. Let us be your trusted domestic partner, delivering quality and consistency for all your baking needs.  

Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills® Cocoa Replace | North Hall — 5919
Ardent Mills’ Cocoa Replace is a wheat-based, clean-label solution addressing customer needs for cost control and supply assurance. This latest innovation is designed for use in up to 25% in baked goods and requires minimal label changes in wheat-based goods.

With cocoa prices rising nearly 400% over the past decade, this solution helps brands maintain flavor and performance while addressing supply disruptions and consumer demands for cleaner, simpler ingredients. 

Bettendorf Stanford
Servo 65 Bagger With Detection | West Hall — 1011
Food safety at its finest! Why do you metal detect before your product goes through a slicer when the safest place to do it is after it’s in the bag? Our Servo 65 Bagger with Detection is designed to allow metal detection after the product is bagged, even if you want to use a wire tie. Don’t let food safety take a back seat, use the industry’s safest bagger!

Cain Food Industries, Inc.
N’Hance RS | West Hall — 1217
N’Hance RS is an enzymatic conditioning system developed to replace sugar in breads, rolls and high-sugar doughs. N’Hance RS creates simple sugars from the starch in baked goods, allowing the baker to reduce bulk sugar. In high-sugar doughs, the reduction in sugar can improve mix time, reduce the tackiness of the dough and reduce yeast use.

CH Babb
BABBCO High Temperature All Electric Oven | West Hall — 1645
BABBCO introduces our latest high performance Clean Bake tunnel oven. Our all electric high temperature tunnel oven with radiant and convective heat provides superior dynamic performance while eliminating carbon emissions. The oven can include air tubulation (convection), multiple hearth types, full height oven access doors and stainless steel interior, washdown construction.

Dawn Foods
Dawn Exceptional® Churro Donut Mix | West Hall — 2400
Made with Dawn’s trusted quality and premium ingredients and based on the popular, trending flavor on menus everywhere, Dawn’s Exceptional® Churro Donut Mix (3084625) provides a unique, elevated eating experience for donut customers. With its crisp outer bite and light, chewy interior, this donut eats like a combination of a cake donut and churro.

Dough Tech
PRO30MIX Water Meter | West Hall — 557, 657, 757
Our water meters are designed to ensure automatic and precise dosing of water while simultaneously regulating temperature. Designed to meet the needs of the most demanding bakery, they combine advanced technology, an intuitive interface and high performance.

Eaglestone
1411 Modular Plastic Constant Turn Conveyor | West Hall — 4155
Made in the USA, the 1411 Series Modular Plastic Constant Turn Conveyor features a zero-tangent, center-driven design that enables true curved paths without straight sections. It maintains product orientation through tight turns, supports high-speed performance, and maximizes layout flexibility and space efficiency across various applications.

FoodTools
ACCUSONIC-10UCS | West Hall — 1301
This advanced ultrasonic slicing machine features a single product platform with a servo-driven blade, enabling precise cutting of sheet and round products into various portion sizes and patterns. The system includes programmable recipe storage and an optional blade cleaning unit for sticky products. Designed for efficiency, it also offers built-in storage for customized holders, enhancing both performance and convenience.

Fortress Technology
Raptor BBK Combination Metal Detection & Checkweighing System | North Hall — 5419
The Raptor BBK Combination System from Fortress Technology delivers precise checkweighing and industry-leading metal detection in one compact unit. Designed for 25-50kg bags and cases, it ensures accurate weight control and contaminant detection while integrating seamlessly with plant monitoring systems. Featuring a user-friendly touchscreen, robust stainless-steel construction and Industry 4.0 connectivity, the Raptor BBK combo enhanenhances food safety, efficiency and compliance in high-demand production environments.

Formost Fuji
Budget Friendly FW3400 CXIIs Flow Wrapper | West Hall — 1500
The CXIIs flow wrapper outperforms the competition at a budget-friendly price point.  It offers superior technology in seal quality, speed and flexibility while being easy to operate and maintain. Constructed from high-quality materials, the HFFS flow wrapper is built to withstand the demands of daily use, ensuring longevity and consistent performance.  Discover how this workhorse of a horizontal flow wrapper can transform packaging processes at a price you cannot resist.

Fred D. Pfening Co.
Pfening Model K3 Liquid Meter Controller | West Hall — 1516
The Pfening K3 liquid meter controller offers a cost-effective solution for accurate control of water and liquid ingredient meters and pumps. Built on an Allen-Bradley micro PLC platform, operator control is simple from the integral touch screen and panel push buttons for weight set points and START/STOP functions. The Model K3 Controller features rate and totalizing functions and is ideal to use with Pfening models Mark IH, IIH, VH and many other brands of meters.

Intralox
ZeroSplice™ Technology | West Hall — 2965
Intralox’s ZeroSplice™ Technology revolutionizes belt installation by eliminating the need for field splicing. The ThermoLace™ Heavy-Duty Edge allows plant personnel to connect ThermoDrive belts quickly and easily. This innovation reduces downtime, simplifies maintenance and removes reliance on third-party services. ZeroSplice™ is compatible with all ThermoDrive drive styles, profiles and accessories, making it a versatile and efficient solution for food processing environments.

IPCO
Effortless Chocolate Production: The Automated Rotoform Depositor | West Hall — 1311
IPCO is pleased to offer the Automatic Height and Angle Adjustment for the Rotoform Depositor.

This upgrade seamlessly integrates into existing Rotoform systems, allowing you to automate the height and angle settings for different recipes, eliminating manual adjustments.

By storing these settings in the HMI, adjustments are applied automatically when a recipe is selected. This ensures process consistency, reduces the risk of human error and improves operational efficiency.

J&K Ingredients
Bred-Mate® 1614 | North Hall — 7138
J&K Ingredients is the pioneer in natural products for retaining freshness in bakery products. Bred-Mate® 1614 is a natural verified (NV) mold inhibitor that will keep your yeast-raised baked goods fresh while being verified as 100% biobased and versatile across bakery applications. Our Bred-Mate® mold inhibitor portfolio offers products which are natural verified, 100% biobased and authenticated by C14 testing. Visit Booth 7138 and stay fresh naturally with J&K Ingredients.

Kemin Industries
SHIELD® Pure | North Hall — 5827
As today’s consumers look for cleaner ingredients in the foods they eat, baked goods manufacturers are challenged to find clean label mold inhibitors with the same efficacy, application rates and sensory attributes as traditional synthetics, such as dry calcium propionate. SHIELD® Pure, a cultured dextrose from Kemin, is the answer to those challenges. This new clean label alternative to traditional mold inhibitors can be a 1:1 replacement for ease in formulation.

Lasenor
Organic Lecithins | North Hall — 7752
Lasenor USA is a global specialist in the manufacture and application of food ingredients. In 2024, Lasenor introduced Verolec Organic®, an organic soy lecithin originating and manufactured in the USA.

Giralec Organic SRN® is an organic sunflower lecithin produced by Lasenor Europe in Spain. 

Lesaffre
Saf Pro® Accent Fortification CaD2 Plus | West Hall — 2201
Saf Pro® Accent Fortification CaD2 Plus adds nutrition and value to a variety of baked goods — from sourdough and multigrain bread to bagels, buns and rolls — for consumers in search of calcium- and vitamin D-enriched products, without impacting the taste or aroma of finished products.

Manildra Group USA
GemPro® Max – Wheat Protein For Emulsification | North Hall — 6527
GemPro® Max is an innovative wheat protein designed to replace synthetic emulsifiers, enhancing volume, texture and shelf life. Backed by extensive lab testing, it strengthens dough, improves gas retention and increases loaf volume. Ideal for commercial bakers facing regulatory and consumer demands for clean labels, GemPro® Max also improves moisture retention and texture, delivering a fresher, softer crumb for baked goods with enhanced quality and longer-lasting appeal.

Messer Gasses for Life
Messer’s KwikChiller | West Hall — 3255
Reimagine temperature management with our latest cryogenic solution, the Messer KwikChiller. This compact nitrogen system, designed for continuous in-line cooling or freezing, is the newest innovation in our portfolio of food processing technologies.  Whether used independently or as a “cryo-assist” technology, the KwikChiller’s variable cooling rate allows for temperature management of delicate or texture-sensitive products while boosting throughput. Stop by our innovation suite to see it today!

MIT Systems
M Cloud ERP™ | West Hall — 2668
M Cloud ERP™ represents an innovative new cloud-native ERP platform designed to specifically meet the expansive and complex business requirements of the baking industry yet is easy to use, maintain and operate. With M Cloud ERP™, companies are realizing greater levels of efficiency and productivity in Sales & Distribution, Financials, Production and Warehouse Management by automating their manual processes and streamlining operations with the use of advanced technology including AI.

Multivac
Progressa Pastry | West Hall — 2901
The Progressa Pastry line from Fritsch sets a new benchmark in hygienic design and operational efficiency for retail pastry production. Engineered for superior cleanability, the system features smooth surfaces, rounded corners and watertight covers. Quick-access belt mechanisms, ergonomic innovations and tool-free component removal ensure faster changeovers and reduce downtime. Progressa Pastry delivers a practical, production-ready solution for bakeries prioritizing food safety, efficiency and consistent quality.

Nilfisk
VHB120 | North Hall — 8127
The Nilfisk VHB120 is a compact, battery-powered industrial vacuum built for demanding food production environments. It offers high-efficiency filtration and Appliances for Combustible Dust (ACD) models for safe hazardous material collection. With cordless operation, optional Bluetooth control, ergonomic design and onboard accessory storage, the VHB120 reduces contamination risks, improves worker safety and enables efficient, uninterrupted cleaning — even in tight or busy processing areas.

Niverplast
EasySeal Machine With Tack-Seal System | West Hall — 3275
Niverplast’s EasySeal system revolutionizes bakery packaging by combining sustainability with efficiency. Utilizing ultra-thin 10μm recyclable EasyOpen bags, it significantly reduces plastic usage without compromising strength. The tack-seal feature preserves product freshness while offering easy-open convenience for consumers. Capable of continuously handling up to 16 cases per minute, EasySeal enhances productivity and integrates effortlessly into existing production lines, making it an ideal solution for modern bakeries seeking eco-friendly Bag-In-Box automation.

Panoramic – A division of Anchor Packaging
No-Tip™ Cupcake Container | North Hall — 5619
Protect Quality, Reduce Waste, Boost Profit!
No-Tip™ Cupcake Containers keep your cupcakes flawless—from freezer to shelf to home. The patented design locks cupcakes in place to prevent frosting damage during transit or display. With Flex Safe™ freeze-to-fresh durability and a full-perimeter seal that doubles shelf life, you maximize sell-through. Eliminate unsellable inventory costs and increase bakery profits with No-Tip™ cupcake containers!

Patco Products
Superior Emulsifiers since 1940 | North Hall — 5215
PATCO Products stands as a leading force in the development of emulsifier solutions, delivering high-performance formulations for the food industry. PATCO’s advanced emulsification technologies significantly enhance product stability, texture and overall performance, providing customized solutions. Through the integration of comprehensive research and sustainable sourcing practices, PATCO is strategically positioned to assist clients in minimizing the effects of recent tariffs, supported by our two production facilities based in the United States.

Plan It Packaging
Robo Series Tailored Robotics | West Hall — 1177
Plan It Packaging’s new Robo Series is our most advanced robotics line yet. Developed entirely in-house, our engineers tailor each system’s footprint and specifications to your space, product and throughput goals. Built with premium components and meticulous assembly, the Robo Series positions Plan It Packaging as your trusted next-generation automation partner.

Puratos
Puratos Industrial Pilot Bakery Powered By AMF | West Hall — 4131
The Puratos Industrial Pilot Bakery powered by AMF revolutionizes the way bakers innovate. Imagine going from ideation to production-quality samples in just one visit. This first-of-its-kind collaboration between Puratos and AMF Bakery Systems brings together world-class technical expertise and cutting-edge automation. Bakers can test new products without stopping their own lines, saving time and costs, while leveraging consumer insights and sensory expertise to ensure market success.

Regal Rexnord
Rexnord® 6400  Series Kleantop® Plastic Active Drive Spiral Cage Belt | West Hall — 975
The Rexnord 6400 Series Kleantop Active Drive Spiral Cage Belt leverages years of industry experience to deliver a 20-25% increase in productivity. The conveyor belt positively engages the spiral drum at a low tension and maintains it for reduced risk of tension spikes, premature belt failure or repairs. The 6400AD belt is designed with patented PowerKey™ technology for quick and easy disassemble, repair and re-assemble. 

Rexfab
Fully Electric Pan Stacker / Pan Unstacker | West Hall — 3575
Streamline the handling of baking pans and improve efficiency and safety. Automatically stack/unstack up to 40 ppm (or lids). Servomotors provide accurate control of the position, speed and acceleration of the indexing movements. Proprietary-designed electromagnets grab and place pans into aligned stacks, helping to extend pan lifespan. The space-efficient design also lessens the need for the storage and transportation of pans and reduces the need for manual stacking to minimize worker injury.

Sottoriva America
Mini Line 6 | West Hall — 713
Sottoriva’s most versatile roll production plant for the bakery that needs to produce a wide range of round, flattened, molded, long rolled or stamped roll products, but doesn’t need high capacity, or have an abundance of space for an oversized roll line. Flexibility and affordability are key in a small footprint. Sottoriva, a name that is known for quality worldwide.

Stellar
Crown Bakeries Project | West Hall — 1211
Stellar transformed Crown Bakeries’ 50-year-old Smyrna facility into a cutting-edge, 200,000-square-foot processing hub. The renovation expanded production space, tripled R&D capabilities with a 10,000-square-foot innovation lab and upgraded employee areas. Featuring a clean, modern industrial aesthetic, the project blends form and function to boost efficiency and creativity. This bold modernization showcases Stellar’s ability to deliver future-ready bakery facilities that inspire innovation and meet evolving industry demands.

St. Johns Packaging
Soft Touch Matte Bread Bag | West Hall — 1451 — Pet Pavilion
This soft touch matte film offers a premium matte finish without the need for printing varnishes, which can increase costs and hinder recycling. The premium soft touch is achieved by using special resin blends in a multilayer blown film extrusion process.

Van der Graaf
UM Motor With Multi-Profile Belt Sleeve | West Hall — 214
VDG’s new all-stainless steel SSV-XP Drum Motor features an exchangeable profiled sleeve. The belt profile is precisely machined directly onto the stainless-steel drive sleeve (XP), which can be easily removed and exchanged for another profiled sleeve to match the belt required on the conveyor — without changing the drum motor. This allows processors to use the same drum motor when switching belts for different types of food processing.

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