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Leading Bakery Group boosts Efficiency for High Street Retail Café with Gasparin slicer from EPP

October 17, 2025 EPP No Comments

A leading bakery group has invested in a Gasparin slicer from EPP to supply pre-sliced teacakes to a renowned high street retail cafe across the UK. The slicing process, carried out on the bakery line, enables café staff to serve toasted fruit teacakes more quickly and efficiently. The bakery group has supplied the high street [...]

Efficiency Meets Safety – The Power of Maintenance Checklists

October 17, 2025 EPP No Comments

At EPP, maintenance checklists have transformed operations for many of our customers, shifting from reactive fixes to a proactive approach that safeguards assets, reduces downtime and supports business continuity, while saving costs. A maintenance checklist is essential for a structured, proactive approach to asset care. It enhances safety, prevents costly emergency repairs, extends equipment lifespan, [...]

EPP Introduces Innovative Boule Bread Slicing Machine from Brevetti Gasparin

October 1, 2025 EPP No Comments

Transforming Bread Production for UK and Irish Bakeries The rising popularity of sourdough, boule breads, and half loaves in the UK and Ireland has brought new challenges for bakeries. The round shape, thick crust, and soft interior of these breads make them difficult to slice consistently at scale. European Process Plant Ltd (EPP) is proud [...]

EPP Strengthens Emerald Isle team with Rob Kerr appointment

September 19, 2025 EPP No Comments

EPP is delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Kerr to the role of Technical Sales Manager for Ireland and Northern Ireland. Based in County Down, Rob will liaise with customers in the region and offer EPP’s full range of automation equipment, helping bakers to scale up production, and deliver enhanced consistency, quality and profitability. [...]

Maintenance tip of the month: Sharpening up bakery operations

August 28, 2025 EPP No Comments

Maintaining industrial knives and slicers is essential for optimal performance, product quality, and safety. Regular maintenance, including sharpening, cleaning, and lubrication, keeps blades sharp, reduces waste, improves efficiency, and extends equipment lifespan. Neglecting maintenance can lead to dull blades, uneven cuts, increased waste, and safety hazards. Sharp blades produce clean cuts, boosting productivity and potentially […]

Pettigrew Bakeries adds MHS slicer from EPP for new retail adventure

August 18, 2025 EPP No Comments

Automated precision slicing enhances customer experience at fourth Pettigrew site Pettigrew Bakeries has invested in an MHS Schneidetechnik slicer from EPP to streamline service at its new bakery shop in Rhiwbina Village, north of Cardiff. The award-winning independent craft bakery can now quickly and easily slice any of its artisan loaves to a desired thickness [...]

Brutons the Bakers: VMI mixer from EPP increases production of bestseller buns

August 18, 2025 EPP No Comments

Brutons the Bakers, in Cardiff, has installed a BERTO VMI mixer from European Process Plant Ltd (EPP) to replace a 25-year-old mixer with an efficient new solution. Through its seven retail shops and online storefront, Brutons the Bakers has been serving a vast range of bread, pastry products and cakes to the region since 1898. [...]

MHS — The Best Thing Brings Sliced Bread

August 14, 2025 EPP No Comments

In hospitality, speed, consistency and quality are everything. With fresh bread forming the backbone of countless staple dishes at busy hotels, bakeries and restaurants, slicing is a time-consuming bottleneck workers can do without. Whether prepping breakfast buffets, crafting elegant afternoon teas, or serving up artisan sandwiches, precision bread slicing matters. That’s where MHS-Schneidetechnik comes in […]

EPP Hosts Informative Morning Goods Master Class with Koenig

July 25, 2025 EPP No Comments

European Process Plant Ltd (EPP) recently hosted a highly successful and informative Morning Goods Master Class in collaboration with Koenig. The event united baking industry professionals for a serious exploration of the science of dough dividing and forming. At Koenig’s Demo Centre in Graz, Austria, participants were provided with insightful training sessions, blending theory with [...]

EPP Maintenance Tip of the Month: Why Oven Calibration is a Hot Topic

July 25, 2025 EPP No Comments

Oven calibration is the process of ensuring that oven temperature readings are accurate and consistent. It involves adjusting the oven’s temperature control system to match the desired setpoint and verifying that heat is evenly distributed throughout the oven chamber. Regular calibration is essential for maintaining product quality, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring safe, compliant operation. [...]