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How to maintain oil in an industrial continuous doughnut fryer

October 30, 2026 EPP No Comments

For doughnut manufacturers, looking after the frying oil is critical to product quality and to control production costs. Its condition affects the colour, flavour and texture of the finished doughnut, while having to replace it adds unnecessary expense and interrupts production. Effective oil management on a continuous frying line combines temperature control, filtration and regular [...]

How to choose the right equipment for doughnut production

October 30, 2026 EPP No Comments

From small-batch artisan production to a fully automated line, every successful doughnut process starts with the product, required throughput and future production needs. Producing doughnuts consistently at scale requires control of mixing, forming, proving, frying and finishing. The right equipment depends on the product, throughput, available space, labour, cleaning requirements and future plans. Determine the [...]

EPP brings specialist pinsa technology directly to UK food producers

October 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

Responding to growing interest in pinsa across UK retail, hospitality and food-to-go, EPP has taken Minipan’s specialist production technology and expertise on tour, helping producers explore the commercial potential of this emerging product category. Bringing specialist expertise to UK and Irish producers Minipan is one of the specialist European manufacturers represented by EPP in the [...]

The rise of oil-free dividing and how it can improve bakery production

October 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

Highly hydrated doughs can prove difficult to process, Michael Lomas, Sales Director at European Process Plant Ltd (EPP), explains how the latest oil-free dividing technology can help bakeries improve accuracy and consistency. Alongside traditional sliced bread, baguettes and rolls, consumers are increasingly encountering products influenced by focaccia and pinsa, particularly within premium food-to-go ranges. Their [...]

When Sheep Return to the City of London

October 21, 2026 EPP No Comments

EPP’s Steve Merritt joins the historic Woolmen’s Sheep Drive tradition through the heart of London It is not every day that you see a flock of sheep making its way through the heart of London. But for one Sunday each year, the City’s streets echo to the sound of hooves as the Woolmen’s Sheep Drive [...]

Choosing the Right Conveyor Belt Material for Food Production

September 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

Behind every efficient food production line is a conveyor system designed to handle products safely, hygienically and consistently. Conveyor belts play a critical role in that performance, influencing product handling, cleaning requirements, reliability and service life. The optimal specification depends on the product being conveyed, operating temperatures, conveyor layout, cleaning regime and process requirements. A [...]

Designing bakery machinery around power availability, not just energy efficiency

September 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

For decades, bakery manufacturers have treated electricity as a dependable utility, always available when production demanded it. Today, that assumption is changing. As Europe accelerates its transition towards electrification, the growing demand for electricity is rising due to the increase in the use of electric vehicles, heat pumps, data centres and manufacturing[1]. In some areas, [...]

Why versatile bakery equipment is key to more sustainable baking

September 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

As artisan bakers face continued pressure on energy, labour and margins, sustainability is increasingly closely linked to operational flexibility[1]. Steve Merritt, Managing Director of European Process Plant Ltd (EPP) explores how efficient, adaptable baking systems can support both quality and long-term resilience. For artisan bakers, sustainability now goes hand in hand with efficiency, flexibility and [...]

EPP expands onsite customer trials to support confident equipment investment

September 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

As bakeries look to innovate, diversify and reduce risk, Michael Lomas, Technical Sales Manager at European Process Plant Ltd (EPP), explores how more customer-led equipment trials can make investment decisions more practical and informed. For bakeries, food manufacturers and food-to-go producers, investing in new equipment represents a significant financial commitment. Before making that decision, customers [...]

How controlled cooling can improve bakery quality, shelf life and efficiency

August 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

With bakery quality, waste reduction and shelf-life performance under increasing scrutiny, EPP explains how engineered cooling systems can help manufacturers achieve more consistent products before packaging. Controlled cooling is no longer simply a post-bake handling stage and is a critical factor in improving quality and production efficiency, whilst also reducing avoidable waste. Stewart Morris, Sales [...]