Innovative packaging solutions from Schubert for high-quality baked goods
The baked goods industry is facing a fundamental transformation . As are many other sectors , it is struggling under the currently challenging economic environment , with increased energy prices , supply bottlenecks and inflation . There are also fewer and fewer smaller traditional artisan bakeries , which are now being squeezed out by large industrial bakeries . Most market players are facing a shortage of staff . As a result , steps that used to be carried out manually now have to be performed by machine – and as quickly as possible . Although many baking processes have already been automated , this is not yet the case when it comes to packaging . Moreover , consumers want more and more product diversity and are demanding more sustainability . In this dynamic environment , bakeries of all sizes need reliable , expert support . As a packaging specialist with many years of experience , Gerhard Schubert GmbH is a partner that accompanies companies on the challenging path to profitability , efficiency and automation .
In addition to a fast-paced market environment , the challenges bakeries are facing today also lie
8 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk in the production and packaging processes themselves . For instance , many baked goods are very sensitive when it comes to handling , while others have to be cooled throughout or packaged in a modified atmosphere . As a rule , however , baked goods come directly from the oven . So the downstream packaging process needs to run as smoothly as possible , because the baking process cannot be interrupted . With its innovative top-loading machines and customised consulting services , Schubert is ideally positioned to ensure precisely coordinated automated processes . This enables assortments with high production quantities as well as changing formats with small batches to be handled smoothly and seamlessly . By the same token , switching between conventional and more sustainable packaging materials also needs to be carried out as quickly as possible .
Packaging baked goods – Schubert machines guarantee flexibility
With Schubert , all processes ranging from primary to secondary and tertiary packaging can be combined into a modular yet compact linear system . Various packaging steps can be flexibly integrated into the overall process . The Flowmodul flow-wrapping unit can be incorporated into the TLM line at various points – for example , to pack freshly baked goods directly into flowpacks , or further along in the packaging process , for example , to wrap tray-packed baked goods into flowpacks . Packing into transport cartons and subsequent palletising can also be integrated into a Schubert TLM line .
Pick & place robots : accurate and always precise
With Schubert , pick & place robots play an important role in the packaging processes . They pick up baked goods and place them into trays , cartons or thermoformed