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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

With outputs up to 250,000 pieces/hr (1,000kg/hr), the ServoForm™ Flexi provides a hygienic and flexible alternative to many starch moguls applications - particularly in the rapidly growing functional, nutraceutical and healthcare markets. Read More

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

Baker Perkins has strengthened its presence in Russia, Eastern Europe and Italy with the appointment of Ekaterina Krakovskaya as Regional Sales Manager for the confectionery and biscuit sectors. Read More

Baker Perkins has developed an automatic mould stacking and cooling cart system for ServoForm™ Mini starch-free depositors. Read More

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

Baker Perkins and Rousselot have extended the range of delivery forms for gummies for the functional and pharmaceutical sectors by developing a completely new format – the gummy cap. Read More

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

The first ServoForm™ Mini depositing system to offer continuous automatic production has been delivered to a customer in North America. 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

Another customer in Africa taking advantage of a rapidly expanding economy recently ordered two ServoForm™ starch-free depositing systems. Read More

Just three years since its launch, the 50th ServoForm™ Mini depositor has been ordered by a North American company. Read More

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

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

Our ServoForm™ Mini depositor sits at the heart of a highly versatile production line that can produce hard candies, jellies and gummies, toffees and lollipops - including high-value medicated or functional products. Read More

Baker Perkins and gelatin supplier Rousselot have worked together to reduce setting times for gelatin gummies to as little as 15 minutes using a starch-free process. Read More

Baker Perkins is introducing a new batch cooker to its range of small, flexible production systems for the functional gummy and confectionery markets. Read More

Higher quality, consistency and efficiency - plus increased output in a more hygienic environment - are the key benefits of a new Baker Perkins starch-free cooking and depositing line for 3-D jellies installed by Indian company MALA’S. Read More

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

Ideal for entry-level operations or experimental and development work in larger companies. Read More

Starch-free depositing development is ongoing and its appeal is broadening. The move away from every traditional process continues to accelerate. Read More

Unrivalled hygiene benefits for functional and nutraceutical products, as well as intricate three-dimensional products. Read More

He is responsible for all technical aspects of the company’s range of cooking and starch-free depositing systems, including performance, development, quality and costs. Read More

Four areas where Baker Perkins’ experience and dedicated starch-free technology offer significant advantages over an adapted mogul. Read More

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

For confectioners operating in markets where it is difficult to justify large-scale plant for one product range, Baker Perkins offers a ServoForm™ starch-free depositing system capable of producing both hard candy and flat lollipops. Read More

There is a key difference between producing conventional and functional confectionery: output requirements for functional products are much lower. Read More

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

Jellies and gummies of any texture - from soft pectin jellies to chewy gelatin gummies - can be made economically and at high quality by Baker Perkins’ starch-free depositing process. Read More

World-leading gelatin producer Rousselot’s new SiMoGel™ solution allows gummies produced on Baker Perkins’ ServoForm™ depositors to dry in minutes. Read More

Baker Perkins’ development of starch-free depositing technology for three-dimensional jellies means that intricately shaped jellies are now easily achieved – and the market is set to take off. Read More

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

There are a number of reasons why the starch-free depositing process is a convincing alternative to the traditional starch mogul for jellies and gummies. Read More

The rapid expansion of the market for confectionery-based supplements and over-the-counter medication is being driven by consumers looking for easier and more palatable delivery methods than pills or capsules. Read More

Baker Perkins has expanded its portfolio of equipment for lollipop production with the introduction of the flat lollipop stick placer. Read More

Management appointments in Peterborough and Grand Rapids. Read More

The ServoForm™ Mini brings the benefits of depositing to companies producing confectionery in small batches, including manufacturers of medicinal and healthcare products. Read More

Small, low-cost depositors seem good value in capital costs terms, but that is soon negated by poor weight control, high scrap, and general unreliability caused by low quality components. Read More

The range of added-value confectionery that can be made using the depositing process is increasing with the introduction of new mould technology for Baker Perkins’ ServoForm™ depositors. Read More

Depositing is the only method capable of manufacturing these complex shapes at high outputs and with low production costs. Read More

Management appointments in Peterborough and Grand Rapids. Read More

Baker Perkins exhibited at ProSweets 2016 in Cologne, Germany, 31st January - 3rd February, 2016. 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

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

The addition of soft-centred double-ball lollipops to the capability of Baker Perkins' ServoForm™ depositors extends the diversity of product concepts in the lollipop sector. Read More

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

New plant control innovations from Baker Perkins enable the complete automation of cooking and depositing systems for confectionery. They are being introduced alongside significant developments that enhance all three components of the cooking process. Read More

Depositing produces a wider range of higher quality products with greater efficiency than die forming: so why do some confectioners continue to invest in die-forming lines? Read More

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

The principal characteristics of depositing are central to the successful production of medicated and functional candy. 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

Baker Perkins highlighted its process and product innovation capability for the confectionery industry 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

Highlight of the Baker Perkins booth 10223 at Pack Expo was a focus on the application of candy depositing technology to meet the growing demand for fortified functional and medicated hard candy and jellies. 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

Expansion of lollipop product potential Read More

Baker Perkins attended Leatherhead Food Research's Food Innovation Day in Leatherhead, Surrey, on the 18th September 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

Visitors from confectionery companies in Europe and Africa visited the Baker Perkins factory at Peterborough to see a wide range of cooking and depositing equipment, demonstrations in the Innovation Centre, and the company’s sophisticated manufacturing facilities. 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

Cooking developments 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 enhanced its product and process development capability for the confectionery industry with the installation of a new laboratory-scale depositor in its Innovation Centre. 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 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 focused on the potential of the depositing process to make innovative, high-quality deposited hard candy, soft confectionery and lollipops at Propak Africa in Johannesburg. 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 focused on the potential for new, high-quality deposited candies and lollipops 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 focused on the potential for new, high-quality deposited candies, lollipops and soft confectionery at ProSweets in Cologne, January 27 to 30, 2013. Read More

This article by Martin Bond, Baker Perkins' chief engineer for Confectionery, was first published in the November 2012 edition of Confectionery Production magazine. Read More

Baker Perkins focused on the potential for new, high-quality deposited candies and lollipops 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

High value centre-filled soft confectionery. Read More

The potential to generate a continuous flow of innovative high-quality lollipops has been created by new ServoForm™ depositing technology from Baker Perkins. Read More

New energy saving technology enhancing the efficiency of the Baker Perkins Microfilm™ confectionery cooker has been introduced by Baker Perkins. Read More

Innovative features for automatic cleaning, easier operation and reduced maintenance and running costs have been achieved while retaining all the process benefits associated with the ServoForm™ range. Read More

A new generation of the ServoForm™ confectionery depositor range with automatic cleaning, easier operation and reduced maintenance was launched by Baker Perkins at Interpack 2011. Read More

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