Alpha Baking Co. cuts tray loss by 50% with RFID

More than 15 years ago, I was first confronted with the staggering reality of tray loss in the baking industry. For most bakeries, losing 25% or more of their trays each year had become “the cost of doing business.” The problem wasn’t a secret—it was simply tolerated because every proposed solution was either too expensive, too complicated, or too inconsistent to deliver lasting ROI. At that time, we introduced an RFID-based solution that solved two of those three challenges: it consistently delivered ROI and seamlessly fit into daily operations. The drawback? Cost. And so the problem persisted. It’s stayed on my mind ever since. Today, technology has caught up—and the solution is finally here. We now deliver tray visibility that solves all three challenges: cost-effective, proven ROI, and operationally simple. The results speak for themselves. They’ve been validated by our pilot with Alpha Baking, showcased at IBIE 2025, and highlighted in Baking & Snack magazine. Meanwhile, RTI is already managing the movement of over 300 million reusable assets across 22 countries every single day. If your operation depends on large pools of reusable plastics—and you face challenges with loss, cycle times, or damage—we’d love to help. 👉 Let’s talk. Link to article: https://lnkd.in/es9iK7yK #BakingIndustry #RFID #AssetTracking #SupplyChainVisibility #Innovation #BottomLineSavings

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While today’s workforce — along with consumer purchasing power — is composed of more generations than perhaps at any other time in history, Puratos is creating opportunities for innovation across the board. That’s what drove conversations with customers during #IBIE2025. Read more to find out what Pierre Tossut and Andrew Brimacombe had to say during a conversation with Commercial Baking at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) ➡️ https://bit.ly/48sBNMN #commercialbaking #bakingindustry

Glimek bread lines in action at IBIE 2025, Las Vegas – engineered for precision, efficiency, and consistency — delivering excellence in every stage of bread production. (@svebadahlen) Missed the show? Here’s a glimpse of the future of automated bread production. 👉 What feature of the Glimek line would make the biggest difference in your bakery? #IBIE2025 #glimek #innovationinbaking #svebadahlen #bakewise #bakeryequipment #bakerybusiness #commercialbakery #bakewithconfidence #bakingequipment #thinkbakingthinkbakewise #supportingtheindustry

At International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), we showcased our wide range of high-quality stock bakeware—from sheet pans and bread pans to pizza pans and more—helping commercial bakeries and foodservice operators find the right solutions for their needs. Visitors also had the chance to learn about pan oilers from AccuSpray, highlighting how bakeware and applicator technology can work together to improve efficiency. Catch the full recap in our new blog post at https://lnkd.in/gAijHiUn! #chicagometallic #IBIE2025 #bakingexpo #bakingindustry

1. Baking trays – Trayfuls of savings Lost trays + missing dollies = millions wasted. The biggest U.S. baking company fixed it with Returnable Asset Management. Now shrinkage is under control and savings are baked in: $10M+ projected in 5 years. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gtv8HNYN #ReturnableAssetManagement #FoodTech #SupplyChainInnovation

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🍞 Supporting the Baking Industry with Smarter Packaging Proud to share how Packaging Resources is helping bakeries deliver freshness, shelf appeal, and sustainability—all in one flexible packaging solution. Whether it’s bread, cookies, or baking mixes, our team understands the unique needs of the baking industry and delivers packaging that rises to the occasion. Check out our latest post to see how we’re helping brands stand out from oven to shelf. 👇 #BakeryPackaging #FlexiblePackaging #PackagingResources #FoodPackaging #SustainablePackaging #FreshnessMatters

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Utz Brands, Inc. has promised to remove FD&C colors from its portfolio of snacks “by the end of 2027.” That’s progress, although it will be a year or so later than everybody else. Health & Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy in April pressured food & beverage processors to eliminate Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6 and Blue 1 & 2 by the end of 2026. Red 3, the last of the seven FD&C colors, already is banned as of Jan. 15, 2027. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/gU3yFbkU #FoodProcessing #FoodManufacturing #FoodBusiness #FDA #SnackFood #FoodIngredients #FoodAndBev Photo credit: Shutterstock