Multi-Conveyor, Winneconne, Wis., built a stainless-steel welded, washdown sanitary trough conveyor to transport balls of bakery dough.

The Tortilla Industry Association (TIA), Arlington, Va., launched the International Flatbreads Federation (IFF), a new association focused on the flatbread industry designed to address manufacturing complexities, industry growth and support those that produce flatbreads commercially.

MULTIVAC, Kansas City, Mo., acquired Germany-based FRITSCH Group.

Matrix Packaging Machinery, Saukville, Wis., introduced the Matrix Morpheus, a continuous box-motion bagger that allows users in the baking industry to run a variety of films at faster speeds with better accuracy.

IBIE 2019 is in position to bring the entire baking world together Sept. 8-11 in Las Vegas.

The bakery processing equipment market is expected to exceed $11 billion by 2025, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc., Shelbyville, Del.

Kwik Lok Corp., Yakima, Wash., introduced what is said to be the “bakery closing line of the future.”

Linxis Group, France, acquired Unifiller Systems, a Canada-based manufacturer of portioning and depositing equipment for small and mid-sized bakeries.

Piab, Hingham, Mass., developed piFLOW conveyors, designed to handle everything from bulk powders and granules to delicate tablets for the baking industry.