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Growing Your Product Portfolio: Beyond Soft Bread and Bun Products 

Transforming Production Capabilities 

Expanding Beyond Soft Bread and Bun 

AMF Flex is not just a champion of soft bread and buns; this portfolio of make-up technology excels in supporting the production of various other bakery products. From English muffins to tortillas, pizza dough balls to breadsticks, and even breadcrumbs, AMF Flex’s versatility knows no bounds. We offer a pathway to new possibilities for bakers who have mastered soft bread and bun production and are eager to diversify, as well as for specialty producers new to AMF Flex. Our tailored solutions and advanced technology support the production of these diverse applications, enabling bakers to unlock new product segments and easily meet evolving market demands.

Are you ready to capitalize on emerging trends in the baking industry? Here are key market insights and opportunities for expanding your product offerings with AMF Flex:

  • Driven by the rising popularity of Mexican cuisine, the tortilla market is booming. In 2023, it was valued at $50.59 billion, and it’s expected to reach $75.07 billion by 20301
  • Due to the rising demand for healthier options like low-calorie and gluten-free pizzas, the global pizza market hit $148.6 billion in 2023 and is on track to reach $222.5 billion by 20322.
  • As of 2024, bakery products are the leading food segment due to their increasing popularity, with the global gluten-free bread market projected to reach $733 million and expected to grow to $1.74 billion by 20343.
  • Rye bread is popular among the health-conscious due to its nutritional value. The global rye market size was valued at USD 3.89 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at an annual rate (CAGR) of 3.6% from 2024 to 20304.

These insights underscore the growing opportunities in the baking industry. By leveraging AMF Flex technology, bakers can confidently expand their product lines and meet rising market demands with precision and efficiency. Now, let’s dive deeper into some growing product segments to explore how AMF Flex can help you master production and elevate your bakery offerings. 

Mastering English Muffin Production Needs 

AMF Flex addresses the specific needs of English Muffin production, offering precision and efficiency that result in consistently high-quality products. Our technology ensures that each muffin is produced with the same level of care and accuracy, ensuring satisfaction for both bakers and consumers. 

Using AMF Flex for English Muffin production means benefiting from consistency, quality, and speed. With our exclusive partnership with Sugden LLC, AMF and Sugden deliver a seamless automation solution for English muffin producers. Our equipment is designed to maintain high production rates with seamless transfer from AMF’s divider and rounder to Sugden’s world-class proofer and griddle while ensuring each muffin meets our stringent quality standards. 

With AMF Flex, you can confidently expand your product line, knowing that our technology will support your production needs and help you meet the rising demand for high-quality English Muffins. 

Perfecting Tortilla Production 

Optimizing the Tortilla-Making Process 

Tortilla-making requires maintaining authenticity and traditional qualities, such as uniformity and thinness. AMF Flex provides insights into optimizing this process, ensuring tortillas are produced to perfection. The global tortilla market is growing significantly, driven by increasing popularity beyond traditional markets like Mexico and the U.S. With advanced make-up solutions, AMF Flex caters to the unique requirements of tortilla production. Our technology ensures uniformity at high speeds, maintaining the quality and consistency that consumers expect. 

AMF Flex dividing and rounding technology for tortilla production offers numerous benefits, including reduced maintenance, increased machine life, and improved operating performance. These advantages help tortilla makers maximize efficiency and longevity in their production processes. 

Enhancing Pizza Dough Ball Production 

Handling Pizza Dough with Care 

Enhancing pizza dough ball production is crucial in today’s rising pizza market. With the global pizza industry expected to grow from around USD 148.6 billion in 2023 to approximately USD 222.5 billion by 2032, the demand for high-quality dough balls is on the rise. Consumers are increasingly leaning towards artisanal and gourmet pizzas, driving the need for premium dough balls to ensure top-notch pizza offerings. The shift towards healthier pizza options like gluten-free and plant-based crusts along with the expansion of both pizza franchises and independent pizzerias in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific is also fueling the demand for specialized dough balls (7)(8).

AMF Flex extrusion dividing and rounding systems are designed to help pizza producers automate their dough ball-making process. They consistently deliver three standard make-up configurations, divide the dough into individual portions, and round them into perfectly portioned dough balls using a sanitary belt rounder. AMF Flex provides an optimal, compact solution for pizza producers looking to introduce automation into their manual pizza production process or grow their profitability through a commissary distribution process.  

The AMF Flex dough ball dividing systems can be easily integrated with AMF’s Proofer and Freezer Solutions, making them a convenient choice for pizza producers looking to streamline their operations. 

Empowering Bakery Innovation 

AMF Flex meets the needs of both established bakery customers and specialty producers, helping them scale production while maintaining high quality. Our comprehensive support and training resources ensure a seamless transition and integration process for bakers. 

By adopting AMF Flex, you’re not just investing in equipment; you’re investing in the future of your bakery, expanding your horizons beyond soft bread, buns and rolls and setting new standards of excellence in the industry. 

Learn more about AMF Flex and our complete system solutions. Contact us today to explore how our technology can transform your bakery operations. Find more AMF Flex information here, and download our latest Flex brochure here


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