Exact Mixing is a global leader in continuous mixing technology, with more than 100 successful installations worldwide. Our equipment helps industrial bakeries in Europe meet new challenges—cutting energy use, reducing ingredient waste, and maintaining consistency at scale.
Designed to integrate seamlessly into automated, data-driven production environments while supporting rigorous food safety and traceability standards, Exact Mixing systems provide a practical, future-ready solution for high-capacity bakeries.
Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
Sustainability is a regulatory and market expectation in Europe. Under the EU Green Deal and Fit for 55 package, food manufacturers are being asked to reduce energy consumption, cut CO₂ emissions, and minimize waste throughout the supply chain.
Continuous mixing helps bakeries address these mandates in multiple ways:
- Lower energy per kilogram of dough: Unlike batch systems, which repeatedly stop and start motors, continuous systems run in a steady state. Independent studies show they use 15–20% less kWh per kilogram of dough, directly supporting carbon-reduction goals.
- Reduced raw ingredient waste: Gravimetric feeders and real-time controls prevent overuse of flour, water, and oils. For large-scale bakeries, this can translate into hundreds of tons of ingredients saved annually, a win for sustainability and cost.
- Water and cleaning efficiency: Many Exact Mixing systems incorporate clean-in-place (CIP) technology, reducing water consumption and minimizing chemical use during sanitation.
Automation & Smart Manufacturing
European food production is rapidly adopting Industry 4.0 principles, where connected systems, real-time data, and predictive control redefine efficiency. Continuous mixing aligns with this transformation, providing:
- Real-time monitoring: In-line sensors track hydration, dough development, temperature, and specific energy input. Adjustments happen automatically, removing operator variability.
- Data integration: Continuous mixers can connect to SCADA and MES systems, feeding production data into broader plant analytics. This enables predictive maintenance, energy benchmarking, and recipe optimization across multiple facilities.
- Labor efficiency: With widespread labor shortages in Europe’s food industry, automation reduces reliance on highly skilled manual operators. Continuous mixing systems require fewer manual interventions while maintaining high quality at scale.
- Flexibility for multiple products: Industrial bakeries often run diverse lines and Exact Mixing’s modular systems allow quick reconfiguration, recipe adjustments, and scale-up without duplicating equipment.
This combination of automation, digitalization, and adaptability ensures bakeries are prepared for smart factory requirements and competitive pressures across Europe.
Regulatory Compliance & Traceability
European bakeries operate under some of the strictest food safety frameworks worldwide, including Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (General Food Law), HACCP requirements, and national food safety authorities. Exact Mixing systems support compliance through:
- Hygienic design: All systems are engineered with stainless-steel construction, smooth surfaces, and closed-system handling, reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Traceability & batch records: Automated data logging creates a complete digital record of ingredient usage, recipe execution, and process parameters. This allows bakeries to demonstrate compliance with EU traceability regulations, significant for multi-market distribution.
- Allergen control: Precise dosing and reduced manual handling lower the risk of cross-contact, helping bakeries meet allergen labeling and management obligations.
- Audit readiness: Continuous documentation and logged records streamline inspections by regulatory agencies and third-party auditors, reducing compliance risk and saving administrative time.
Partner with Exact Mixing
For Europe’s industrial bakeries, Exact Mixing’s continuous mixing equipment provides more than production efficiency. It enables measurable progress toward sustainability targets, supports the shift to Industry 4.0 manufacturing, and ensures strict adherence to EU food safety and traceability regulations.
Contact us today to speak with our expert team about designing a system tailored to your production goals. With proven expertise and advanced technology, Exact Mixing delivers solutions built to keep your bakery competitive today and prepared for tomorrow.
