If the heart of the production process of a biscuit line is the mould, we can also say that the cavity is the heart of this mould. Now, the ability to shape a biscuit is not limited to the thoughtful choice of one material rather than another but also to the skilful study of a well-defined design at the level of the cavity. The release angle and the width of the incisions are just some of the examples of details to be defined in the design phase. Last but not least, the solution of the so-called “wedge effect”, a fairly widespread problem which, in terms of stacking, generates a sort of “Pisa tower” effect. Although the wedge does not have a negative impact on the release of the product or on breakages, it is certain that at the process level, especially with packaging, the problems are quite evident if not crucial with sandiwch or ice cream biscuits. Hence the need to design a cavity profile such that it can compensate for the thickness to arrive at a baked product with an even and uniform thickness. The causes of the wedge can be different (length of the shape, radius, type of dough, type of line, etc.). Therefore, designing an optimal lay out of the cavities on the roller, as well as different thicknesses is one of the prerogatives of Errebi Technology, which has been at the forefront of the biscuit mold production sector for decades thanks to the capillary care of the various details so that the final product is in in line with the customer’s expectations from every point of view. For further clarifications we are always ready to give you our suggestions dictated by our long experience in the sector that makes us a world leader.

Have you ever wondered what are the fundamental elements upon which the universe is based? Nicely we like today to expose our point of view with the key elements of the universe (order is not important):

1. a) Balance: if we think about it carefully, from the balance we use to avoid falling, to the balance of intestinal flora, to the universal balance that would support the harmony of the planets themselves …
2. b) Greediness: (for better or for worse): man has created increasingly innovative machines / technology to make life easier and easier. Unfortunately, however, we must recognize how often all this is nothing more than a catalyst, pushing us to have more and more: a kind of endless vortex in which to devise how to have more and more time to do more and more things to have more and more wealth …
3. c) Biscuits: the only sweet certainty!

Obviously this is a very light post, to defuse the period while waiting to take back our lives with our daily routine. We Errebi Technology are always by your side, even in these moments, when paradoxically the desire for new is stronger! At yr complete disposal also during summer time☺

Tradition considers the world of soft biscuits as much more versatile than that the one of hard products. The ability to reproduce drawings in relief, 3D effects or perforated products is generally a prerogative of shortbread / soft  biscuits. Precisely for this reason, sandwiches often consist of shortbread biscuits, which play with passing holes to show the contrast of the internal filling. However, and thanks to the continuous R&D study at Errebi Technology, we can now say that this border line has been overcome and designs with passing holes, as well as 3D shapes can also be reproduced on a rotary cutter. And not only that: the kind of configuration in  «scrapless” lay out  also allows the production of biscuits using the entire dough sheet without recovery of scraps (which is fundamental especially in the case of products with inclusions that see the recovery of scraps as a critical point of the process, for example in the case of Sultana). All this is translated into a design study, angles and cutting depths at different levels … Errebi technology is available to provide you with all the information and suggestions you need to expand your range of biscuits with increasingly innovative products, in a period where innovation and tradition marry more and more harmoniously and where brands try to support their customers by supporting them in generating values, trust and credibility.

The world of packaging is infinite and we could write pages and pages about it. However, with this short article today we want to limit ourselves to a few brief considerations, in particular those related to Errebi Technology. In other words, let’s do a few considerations on how to «dress» the creation with our rollers (the biscuit) with an appropriate look (packaging), which can be not only a first approach for the consumer, but also an identity card of the product itself , identifing and specifing not only the ingredients, but more and more often guiding the consumer to a choice in purchasing, for example with a label borrowed from the world of traffic lights (with colors indicating the degree of healthiness of the product ).

The year 2020 will be remembered for better and for worse for generations as a period full of challenges and for this reason also generating new opportunities. Online shopping has seen a significant increase due to the pandemic and consequent lock down that characterized the period. Here, then, is how packaging has taken on an important role in delivering an intact and well-protected product to the final consumer. And this is fundamental for bakery products being fragile by their nature.

However, packaging is not just a mere container for a product. Often it is a real «story teller» of the producer; it expresses the company’s values, the eco-sustainable approach and the attention paid to the environment. The support of colors and shapes as well as dimensions in the communication strategy is extremely important. In short, the package becomes the first element of approach between the producer and the consumer.

Keywords are «materials» (which must be in step with the times and therefore as eco-compatible as possible and guarantee of complete delivery of the content and conservation of the same over time) and «design / style» (fundamental role to attract the consumer towards one product rather than another).

In terms of biscuits and crackers, more and more often we talk about single portions, ideal for a break or a snack even away from home. And in fact we can say that the lowest common denominator between packaging and biscuits is precisely their nature of being “easy-to-store”, “easy-to carry”. It is essential to protect biscuits which, by their nature, have a certain level of humidity and must therefore be protected from oxidation and mold to remain intact over time.

The packaging therefore has the function of protecting, but also of transmitting a message and putting the customer in communication with the manufacturer.

Whatever the type of packaging, let us remember that this will be fundamental as it is the first impact pushing the consumer towards the purchase of a product / biscuit rather than another, but then, what pushes to loyalty over time is the quality of the product. And certainly with an appropriate tool such as an Errebi Technology roller, the quality of the product is guaranteed!

Who doesn’t know cookies? A food that has accompanied our diets for centuries. An element that over the decades has evolved into something increasingly sophisticated and specific. So much so that we can write an article for every single type of product without being repetitive. The common denominator of this piece of cooked dough is that it is «easy-to-store», «easy-to-carry», «easy-to-use», in other words it is a convenient and versatile ready-to-use food. The greatest strengths of this product are identified in the fact that it can often be a valid substitute for a quick meal, especially for younger consumers and with very low costs thanks to the quantity of volumes produced (mass market products). In fact, it satisfies a need for nutrition (for example, single portions of biscuits circulate in Egyptian schools to help feed students); it can be a valid substitute for a meal, no longer consumed only for breakfast, but also as a snack. Without forgetting the opportunities for biscuit development thanks to its flexible nature that lends itself to diversifying with product ranges changing according to the proposals of producers in parallel with the ever-changing demand of consumers. The biscuit can have a unique, original taste and cover an important slice of the market, especially if offered at low costs. More and more space is being made in balanced diets as an ally to promote a healthy diet, thanks to the inclusion of natural, organic ingredients, etc. Last but not least, the rather long expiry date, which is fundamental nowadays when we are increasingly trying to balance the quality and safeguarding of food against waste. Today more than ever, it is important to follow demand, but it is equally important to anticipate the times and continuously renew products. Market strategies play a fundamental role in this. Although the definition of biscuit as a «small piece of cooked dough» is reductive and limiting, from our privileged position as Errebi Technology we can actually confirm that biscuits are a constantly evolving market. Playing with new shapes, new recipes and ingredients that refer to the tradition of our ancestors. As well as the use of alternative production processes, or the «restyling» of a classic product that you want to maintain and stabilize. It is important to renew the current ranges by working on the nutritional perceptions of the product. It is important to create the demand. For this reason, the classic brands have understood how, now more than ever, they must be close to the consumer by offering him a product transmitting trust, value and credibility, in a world full of uncertainties. And it is precisely on the basis of these objectives that various types of biscuits are developed, each with its own characteristics. In other words, this apparently simple product continues to be an element favored by the long tradition of great producers  surviving thanks to their strong brand power. However, it should not be underestimated how in recent years the market has been undergoing continuous transformations that threaten the position of the large traditional brands: the development of lines of organic, dietary, gluten-free products, as well as the growth of small producers and / or private labels. Without forgetting the fierce battle over prices and imitations. Well, we, as Errebi Technology, are always ready not only to accept the challenges that are proposed to us in terms of continuous evolution on the market that requires continuous evolution in terms of technology (construction and materials); we are also ready with complete assistance to encourage the development of new trends with suggestions dictated by experience, without ever forgetting to put our past at the service of future developments.