UK

EPP’s introduction of this machine highlights a growing trend in bakery production toward automation and efficiency, driven by increasing demand for pre-sliced bread products.

Each pack contains five individually wrapped bars, making them ideal for sharing during trick-or-treating, themed parties, or to add a festive touch to lunch boxes.

These new cookie mixes meet this need by providing a practical approach to lowering sugar while maximizing sales potential in a marketplace increasingly driven by health-conscious consumers.

This expansion follows successful initial trials conducted at three key Hovis bakeries, where AI-enabled reliability consultancy helped develop bespoke maintenance plans and data-driven enhancements that notably improved production reliability.

The new ownership structure prioritizes strategic growth, operational excellence, and preservation of the traditional values that have defined Cooplands for over 140 years.