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Donut Processing
EQUIPMENT
Labor-saving, capacity-boosting automation helps donut producers profit on growing demand.
by Lucas Cuni-Mertz
C
Consumers are devouring donuts in droves, delivering
rapid growth to the category.
Center-store, full-size donut sales rose 21% to $1.93
billion for the 52 weeks ended Dec. 4, according to
Circana. And while many baked good categories have
seen unit sales dip due to inflationary pressures on consumers,
donut unit sales jumped 7% to 696 million.
While this is great news for yeast-raised donut producers,
this rising demand can put a strain on their production
as they look to increase throughput amid continued
labor shortages.
For bakers grappling with these challenges, automation
can be the key to keeping donut production going
strong.
" Automation is proving to be a game-changer in tight
labor markets by ensuring that production lines can be
staffed efficiently and production goals can be met, " said
Ty Sarajian, president of Axis Automation. " Beyond labor
savings, many companies are also experiencing benefits
in quality improvements and reduced waste. "
Automation can simplify donut production at every
step, but implementing it may be far from simple if done
without the necessary preparation. Mr. Sarajian noted
formulations will likely perform differently in automated
systems compared to more manual operations.
" This calls for close attention to be paid to the behavior
of the formulations in an automated environment, "
he said.
Labor savings in every step
Today there are more opportunities than ever for donut
producers to reduce labor needs through automation.
" Everything from ingredient filling to processing can
be processed in an automated system, reducing labor
to an absolute minimum and therefore reducing errors, "
said Ken Weekes, international sales manager, WP
Bakery Group USA.
For example, yeast-raised donut makers may find
some of the biggest labor savings in the mixing room,
noted Jeff Dearduff, regional sales manager, Fritsch
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Filling and icing,
typically two of the
most labor-intensive
steps of donut
production, can be
automated with the
latest technology.
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