Energy efficiency has become a crucial factor in modern bakery operations, with rising costs and sustainability pressures driving the need for smarter solutions. Whether running an artisan bakery or large-scale production, minimising energy waste while maintaining quality is essential to stay competitive.
Salva’s bakery ovens, available from Interfood Technology in the UK, featuring the innovative ECO function, offer a practical way to achieve this balance. Designed to optimise energy use, this stand-by system can help bakeries reduce consumption by up to 55%, lowering operational costs while supporting sustainable baking practices.
Smarter energy use without compromising production
In any bakery, oven usage fluctuates throughout the day – between baking cycles, during preparation, and in quieter periods. Traditional ovens continue consuming energy even when idle, adding unnecessary costs.
The ECO function, available with Salva Ovens, automatically switches the oven to standby after a set period of inactivity. In standby mode, all energy-consuming elements shut down, reducing energy use to zero kW/h until the oven is needed again.
At the touch of a button or when the door is opened, the oven quickly returns to its preheat temperature, ensuring a seamless transition back into production. The timing of the standby activation can be fully customised, allowing bakeries to tailor the system to their specific workflows.
The impact on cost and energy efficiency
Factory testing has demonstrated significant energy savings with the ECO function. In trials with a five-tray convection oven set at 200°C:
- Without ECO Mode: The oven consumed 1.01 kWh over one hour.
- With ECO Mode (set to activate after five minutes of inactivity): The oven consumed no energy for 55 minutes. When reactivated, it returned to its preheating temperature in 3 minutes and 45 seconds, consuming just 0.45 kWh.
These results show how bakeries can dramatically cut energy consumption during idle periods without affecting productivity, offering significant cost savings over time.
A long-term investment in sustainability
Beyond cost savings, reducing unnecessary energy use extends equipment lifespan. Less continuous operation means fewer maintenance requirements and less wear on components, reducing the frequency of repairs and replacements.
For bakeries looking to reduce their carbon footprint, energy-efficient equipment is a straightforward way to make a meaningful impact. By minimising wasted energy, bakeries can operate more sustainably while keeping overheads under control.
Supporting bakeries in smarter energy management
Efficiency in today’s bakery operations is about optimising every resource, including energy. Salva’s ECO function is a practical solution for bakeries seeking to reduce operating costs while maintaining high-quality production.
By integrating energy-saving features into daily operations, bakeries can meet customer demand more sustainably, while improving profitability.
Salva Ovens: a legacy of reliability and innovation
Salva’s commitment to quality has been built on decades of bakery expertise. Since 1943, Salva has provided bakeries worldwide with high-performance ovens that deliver consistent results. More than 80% of Salva ovens sold in the past 20 years are still in operation, a testament to their durability and quality of the products.
Expertise you can rely on
With decades of hands-on experience, Interfood Technology works alongside bakeries to identify the equipment that best suits their needs. From precision mixers to ovens and cutting machines, each solution is carefully selected for its efficiency, consistency, and reliability.
Success in baking stems from a thorough understanding of the process and the flexibility to adjust it to evolving demands. Interfood collaborates with bakeries to refine workflows, introduce automation where needed, and ensure smooth, efficient production. By combining technical expertise with industry insight, Interfood helps bakeries adapt, grow, and consistently deliver high-quality products.
- More information about the range of bakery equipment and services available through Interfood’s dedicated Bakery Solution Division can be found here.
- Readers can also contact James Fitch, Bakery Divisional Manager on info@interfoodtechnology.com / 01844 217676 for further details.
