Behind China’s urbanization and growing consumer demand lies a set of production challenges that industrial bakeries must overcome to stay competitive. From labor shortages and quality inconsistencies to increasing regulatory demands, these issues can disrupt production, limit profitability, and make scaling difficult. Fortunately, advanced continuous mixing systems from Exact Mixing, a leading supplier of industrial bakery equipment, offer powerful solutions to these challenges.
The Challenge: Labor Shortages and Time-Consuming Processes
Labor shortages continue to impact China’s bakery industry, with over 120,000 bakeries shutting down in 2023 due to high staff turnover, intense competition, and operational inefficiencies. Traditional batch mixing further compounds the issue. It is slow, labor-intensive, and prone to variation, requiring constant operator attention for ingredient loading, mixing, discharging, and cleaning.
These manual processes not only limit output capacity but also increase the risk of operational delays. As bakeries scale to meet growing consumer demand, this outdated workflow becomes a barrier to sustainable growth.
Our Solution: Automated Equipment
Exact Mixing’s continuous mixing technology streamlines production by automating ingredient handling, metering, and dough mixing from start to finish. With real-time control systems and precision metering, dough is produced continuously with minimal operator involvement.
One trained operator can oversee the entire system, significantly reducing labor requirements and freeing up staff for other essential tasks. This not only improves operational efficiency but also helps bakeries remain productive despite workforce challenges. With fewer manual steps, higher throughput, and consistent dough quality, Exact Mixing systems enable commercial bakeries to scale faster, deliver reliable results, and stay competitive in a demanding market.
The Challenge: Inconsistent Product Quality
Traditional batch mixing processes inherently produce variability from batch to batch. Differences in mixing times, ingredient distribution, temperature control, and operator technique all affect dough texture, hydration, and development. This inconsistency leads to irregular product size, texture, and taste, which can damage brand reputation and customer trust, especially in large-scale operations.
Our Solution: Precise Mixing Systems
Continuous mixing eliminates the stop-start cycle of batch processing by delivering a steady stream of uniformly mixed dough. Exact Mixing systems use precision Loss-in-Weight metering technology to control dry and liquid ingredient flow within ±0.25% accuracy. Advanced control systems adjust in real time, ensuring even hydration and consistent dough properties across every production run. The result is reliably uniform product quality.
The Challenge: Compliance with Stricter Food Safety Regulations
China has intensified its focus on food safety, implementing stricter regulations and oversight to ensure product integrity and consumer safety. Bakeries must now demonstrate greater control over ingredients, processes, and sanitation, requirements that can be difficult to meet with older, manual systems.
Our Solution: Hygienic Designs
Exact Mixing’s equipment is designed with food safety in mind. Closed-loop control systems automatically log ingredient ratios, process conditions, and batch history, improving traceability and compliance. The mixers’ hygienic design, cleanable surfaces, and automated cleaning options support high sanitation standards while reducing the risk of cross-contamination or operator error.
A Smarter Path Forward
Industrial bakeries in China face real production challenges, but they also have an opportunity to modernize and lead the next wave of innovation. By adopting Exact Mixing’s continuous mixing systems, you can significantly reduce labor needs, improve product quality, and meet strict regulatory standards, positioning your business for long-term success in a competitive market.
Contact Exact Mixing today to explore how continuous mixing can transform your operation.
