INDIA – Bühler India, a subsidiary of Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer, has launched two solutions that will enable biscuit and crackers manufacturers to provide a diverse range of products to their customers, addressing the growing demand in the region.
India is the third-largest producer of biscuits, and the industry is growing at an average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5-6%. Until now, Bühler India has only manufactured the ovens that were designed in Denmark.
In the SmartLine series, there is DirectBake Smart, a Direct Gas Fired (DGF) oven that can accommodate a diverse range of baking needs with ease.
In addition, RotaMold Smart is a rotary molder that produces a wide variety of shapes and intricate designs.
Both solutions incorporate Bühler’s cutting-edge technology and are reliable, versatile, and efficient.
Whether it is molded biscuits, crackers, or marie biscuits, the DirectBake Smart oven can produce a diverse range of baked goods with Bühler’s state-of-the-art heat transfer technology.
It has a recipe-controlled burner system to ensure optimum operational parameters, which also makes it easy to change the product as required.
The RotaMold Smart is another innovative and affordable product now available to customers in India.
It molds each biscuit to the exact shape and size required, ensuring consistency across the entire batch. It can also produce an extensive variety of shapes and intricate designs, allowing manufacturers to offer a diverse range of biscuits.
The DirectBake Smart oven is part of a global collaborative development program within Bühler with the focus on designing and manufacturing products in the region, for the region. It is designed and produced in India.
“In this fast-paced life where convenience is key, cookies and crackers are set to be the drivers for new growth, with variety and product differentiation not far behind,” said Prashant Gokhale, Managing Director, Bühler India.
“Our target audience is primarily biscuit customers who want to have superior baking technology at competitive prices. With this launch, we are offering forward integration possibilities for our flour millers.”
Ajith Dharan, head of Consumer Foods Business, Bühler India, explained that the biscuit industry in India is substantial and growing rapidly, especially with the expansion of both domestic and international brands.
To meet this increasing demand, the company is providing innovative and affordable technology that is commercially attractive for the Indian market.
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