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BAADER Iceland delivers efficiency, precision, and reliability to seafood processors worldwide. Discover how our advanced machinery is shaping the future of the industry.

Baldvin Johnsen is Managing Director of BAADER Iceland since the end of last year. In this interview, he talks about times of upheaval, how Iceland is increasingly turning to salmon processing, and how he spent his summer holidays catching fish in the northeast of the island as a teenager.

From humble beginnings to a leader in fish processing technology, BAADER Iceland has played a crucial role in shaping Iceland's seafood industry. Discover how this pioneering company overcame challenges, embraced innovation, and became a cornerstone of modern fish processing.

As Ramadan approaches, poultry consumption is soaring across Muslim-majority countries, driven by cultural traditions, economic factors, and nutritional benefits. Learn how BAADER’s solutions can help sustain growth during such times and how markets respond to seasonal highs.

Read our Poultry newsletter and stay informed about the newest trends, innovations, and advancements in poultry processing from BAADER. Get exclusive insights about new machines and digital solutions, industry updates, and expert knowledge.

At IPPE 2025 in Atlanta, we celebrated a double success with Emydex: Their second joint appearance at IPPE as well as their expansion into new markets, serving their first shared customer, Murray’s Chicken. Join Co-CEO David McMahon as he reflects on this successful partnership and shares a glimpse of exciting future projects.

KemperKip, a family business based in The Netherlands, has been passionately dedicated to delivering the highest quality organic chicken products to the discerning Dutch market since the early 1990s. The Kemper family’s commitment to recreating the traditional, rich taste of chicken and developing a sustainable business model has been the cornerstone of their success. This highly specialized small-scale processor relentlessly maximize the use of each bird, producing high-demand products such as whole birds, breast fillets and deboned dark meat, while transforming less demanded parts into high-quality, convenient, and delicious products for consumers.

There’s no doubt about it: Virtuality has its advantages. You can practise handling large machines that are hard or expensive to procure. You can also perform virtual commissioning before traveling to remote customer locations. The industrial metaverse is a great field of experimentation – and one that has already been tested and embraced at BAADER.

Since its establishment in 1988 in the Guayas province, Ecuador, Avícola San Isidro S.A. (AVISID) has evolved from a small-scale farming operation into a significant player in local and export poultry production. Recognizing the limitations of their existing processing plant in Guayas, AVISID set out to transform their business into an efficient, globally competitive processing facility. This strategic move aimed to harness new commercial opportunities and meet the increasing demand for convenience products in Ecuador and its neighbouring countries.

How do you ensure hygiene during fish processing? Siemens took this challenge to Torsten Rusko, Head of Mechanical Design at BAADER. In “unpacked”, the Siemens Packaging Podcast, he gave a super compact introduction into hygienic machine design basics.

Icelandic salmon farmer LAXEY signed an agreement with BAADER Ísland for processing equipment for a land-based aquaculture facility in Vestmannaeyjar.

Proud to share that Siemens recognizes our leadership in innovation and standardization. Together, we've developed a faster, more efficient way to create and maintain complex machines over the whole lifecycle.

The inauguration of the most advanced poultry processing plant at the Pacific marks a significant milestone in Ecuador’s agricultural sector.

Founded by Murray Bresky in 1992, Murray’s Chicken is dedicated to the local community and deliv- ering top-quality meat. Today, Murray’s chickens are raised in the rolling hills of Southeastern Penn- sylvania and processed just over the New York state line in the Catskill Mountain region of Sullivan County. By partnering with a select number of family farms, Murray’s strengthens local economies and supports small farmers, allowing them to focus on producing broilers of exceptional quality and taste. Quality in all aspects is the driving force of the company.

Cermaq, a leading seafood processing company founded in 1985, is making significant strides in enhancing its production capabilities in Puerto Montt and Chiloé Island, Chile. The recent installation of state-of-the-art machinery from BAADER marks a key step in this process.

The yellow pigmentation in chicken products, derived from their diet, has long been recognized as a global marker of quality. For broilers, the characteristic yellow skin is often linked to a traditional free-range lifestyle and a diet rich in corn. This natural colouration, influenced by the chicken's nutrition enhances consumers' perception of the product's value.

There is strong demand for farmed Atlantic salmon in China. Farming it on land close to cities such as Beijing and Shanghai enables fresher products and reduced carbon footprint and logistic costs. BAADER is making a significant contribution to this project.

BAADER is a specialist in advising on the processing process. With our long-standing commitment to the poultry industry, we are a qualified partner, offering comprehensive processing solutions that cater to the specific needs of your operation.

We're excited to share an inspiring story from one of our amazing customers in Denmark - Skagerak Salmon A/S. BAADER provides Skagerak Salmon A/S with a comprehensive solution for efficient salmon processing with a data-driven approach.

After several months of using the new machine, it is clear to us that all the main expectations have been met or even exceeded," says Óðinn Gestsson

BAADER'S NEW BREAST CAP DEBONER 660A OFFERS CONFIGURABLE AUTOMATION, REDUCING LABOUR AND SPACE NEEDS WHILE PROCESSING 85 CAPS PER MINUTE. IT EFFICIENTLY HANDLES VARYING CAP SIZES AND PRODUCES A WIDE RANGE OF FILLET PRODUCTS. IDEAL FOR ANY PROCESSING PLANT SEEKING TO BOOST PRODUCTION THROUGHPUT WITHOUT INCREASING MANUAL LABOUR.

04/26/2024 - we're proud to commemorate a significant milestone – the 20th anniversary of EMYDEX, the latest member company to join our BAADER family.

In today's poultry processing sector, grappling with high costs and narrow profit margins, the urgency of securing line efficiency has never been more pronounced. Each unoccupied shackle is a foregone opportunity, directly equating to diminished profits - an untenable situation for companies striving to grow their business and thrive in a fiercely competitive market.

In an insightful interview, Katrin Lange, our dedicated Scrum Master at BAADER bTrace Tomorrow, sheds light on the pivotal role Scrum Masters play in fostering agile practices within our digital teams.

In the evolving landscape of poultry processing, digital solutions offer many opportunities to enhance efficiency. With razor-thin margins driving innovation, optimizing every aspect of processing— from line utilization to resource management— becomes paramount.

BAADER Global SE: exciting outlook on digitalization and innovation, collaborations and partnerships, product innovations in food processing technology, upcoming events and market expansion, brand awareness and focus on people.

In 2023, poultry processors worldwide faced numerous challenges, with escalating feed prices being a notable concern. Looking ahead to 2024, the global demand for poultry products is anticipated to rise, driven by various consumer trends that are shaping the growth trajectory of poultry processors.

BAADER has a long history of providing vision systems for quality grading in distribution applications. Our globally recognized ClassifEYE® system has been in operation for many years. The latest innovation, AI-based ClassifEYE® 2.0, represents a substantial step forward, taking vision technology to the next level and enabling real-time processing optimization throughout the entire processing phase. Within these pages, you have the opportunity to get insights into the BAADER development team by reading an interview with Dr Fabian Isernhagen, Director of Vision and Machine Learning.

Business Growth Based on New Technologies Ubojnia Drobiu Leszek i Jerzy Smolarek Sp. J. (Smolarek) is a prominent poultry processing company with a rich history spanning three generations of poultry farmers. Smolarek has navigated challenges in maintaining production efficiency and quality within the dynamic poultry industry. The company's commitment to embracing technological advancements and automation stands out as a proactive strategy, reflecting its forward-thinking approach to staying prepared for the future amidst the evolving landscape of the poultry industry.

The COVID-19 pandemic left a profound and lasting impact on labour shortages within the poultry processing industry. Even as the pandemic subsides, the repercussions persist. During the height of the pandemic, many workers exited the industry and have not returned. Today, processing plants find themselves in fierce competition with other sectors to secure the manual labour they rely on. This labour scarcity presents a barrier to the growth of businesses within the poultry processing sector.

In recent decades, there has been a significant increase in the size and weight of broilers to improve overall processing efficiency. This translates into the ability to produce more chicken meat per hour, particularly when dealing with larger animals. However, these advancements come with their own set of processing challenges directly related to the accelerated growth rate.

Traditionally, breast filleting has been carried out manually on labour-intensive cone lines, a practice that persists to this day. However, there is a growing trend toward automating this process, and it’s not without reason. Firstly, manual filleting relies heavily on skilled workers who must ensure both high yield and quality. Unfortunately, even with skilled workers, human factors can introduce inconsistencies throughout the working day. Fatigue and lapses in concentration are unavoidable. Moreover, as production line speeds increase, manual cone lines occupy considerable space. As a result, the global poultry industry has witnessed a significant surge in the adoption of automatic deboning lines, encompassing both semi-automatic and fully automatic systems. However, when going from manual to automatic deboning, several factors must be considered.

The drive behind this statement from Eskil Laukvik, COO SinkabergHansen, was the starting point for a significant increase in factory capacity.

In a world where digitalisation is the key catalyst for industry evolution, we at BAADER have taken a strategic leap towards digital transformation in the food processing sector. The company has secured a majority stake in EMYDEX Technology, a move that not only amplifies the digital expertise of BAADER but also fuels EMYDEX's expansion and market penetration.

In a world where carbon footprint is a constant challenge and alarming difficulties in access to electrical energy are affecting our customers, we in BAADER are proud to contribute to solutions to the challenges. In an Icelandic part of the BAADER organisation called SKAGINN 3X we are building Plate Freezers that are by far more energy efficient than the traditional Blast Freezers.

In a recent Factory Acceptance test (FAT test), equipment developed by BAADER and SKAGINN 3X for salmon processing at MOWI in Norway has proven to meet the highest standards set by the renowned seafood company MOWI. It was employees of BAADER, SKAGINN 3X and MOWI who tested the equipment in Akranes.

As the global population continues to grow, the demand for protein sources, such as poultry meat, becomes increasingly vital. Poultry is a significant protein choice that is widely accepted worldwide, transcending cultural and religious boundaries. However, ensuring food safety is of paramount importance. It is essential to guarantee that poultry products are safe to consume and free from harmful pathogens and contaminants. Poultry processors bear a crucial responsibility in upholding food safety standards throughout the entire production chain, from the farm to the consumer's plate.

In the poultry processing industry, quality rubber fingers play a crucial role in the picking process. As the carcasses move along the line, the rotating movement of the rubber fingers effectively removes the feathers. However, it is essential to recognize the significance of maintaining and using high-quality rubber fingers to ensure optimal performance and hygiene standards.

Before 2020, Murray’s Chicken was manually processing livers. However, labour shortages caused by the pandemic prevented them from processing more quantities and other types of by-products like hearts and gizzards. Furthermore, a need for updating the existing evisceration line became more and more evident as the need for increased maintenance grew.

Processing machines must be highly adaptable to cut each fish according to its quality. That was the goal of the engineers when developing the BAADER 581 Pro – which is today one of the best salmon filleting machines in the market.

Denholm Seafoods to install new turnkey onshore processing system with the integrated BAADER SKAGINN 3X solution

First five commissioned BAADER 144 running smoothly

How the R&D departments in Germany and the USA designed an innovative deboning machine that keeps the line speed of 70 front halves per minute while severely decreasing the number of operators.

After a machine delivery did not turn out the way it was supposed to, Norwegian vessel operator NAPIER and BAADER put together their complementary experience to develop a state-of-the-art onboard salmon solution

With 30 per cent less energy consumption than conventional blast freezers and more yield guarantee, the vertical Plate Freezer is energy-efficient and maintains high product quality

They started their business by selling live birds at local markets – now they needed to increase their production to 8000 birds per hour. This is how the couple Yin Ping’an and Zhang Thengfen became a market leader for Qingyuan chicken.

Wing segmenting and freezing

Utilizing up to 100 per cent of poultry does have ecological and economic advantages – this is how you can make the most of your supposed leftovers

Training customers and exchanging about specific needs and requirements

A call for collaboration within the farmed salmon industry to address future challenges

Successful renaming party in Doesburg marks highlight of intense week of cooperation

Calling for an Industrial Implementation of a 100% Fish Utilization Rate

SKAGINN 3X and BAADER Iceland moved into a joint office

With minor updates and digital process control tools, Iqbal Poultry is now running 15,000 birds per hour while accommodating great product size variations on a single processing line

How to grow successfully from a single-location chicken farmer to a multibillion-dollar global enterprise? Fujian Sunner Development Co. Ltd has the recipe

Ensuring automation, capturing digitalization and brining the human into the centre of food processing

Customers´ needs differ and often require specific and customized solutions. What makes the difference is the commitment of BAADER to delighting customers. This was the case with Mirko in Poland.

Business growth sometimes requires a new approach or an optimized one. In Hungary, BAADER supports Mecsek Baromfi Kft in automating its processing for increased capacity.

BAADER collaborates with Die Bilinguale Erziehung in Lübeck gGmbH in sustained commitment to promoting bilingual education.

Great engagement and complementary perspectives shed some light on the industry’s collective challenges ahead

ReAct. ReThink. ReDefine. Business Post-COVID ‒ Recession and Climate Change

BAADERING has been a synonym for gentle product refinement with maximum resource appreciation and value creation for various fish products

The New BAADER 608 takes superior desinewed meat capturing to the next level

The various advantages of deploying the BAADER 608 within the poultry processing industry

The term BAADERING has been a synonym for gentle product refinement with maximum resource appreciation and value creation

The success factors of the Tamam poultry brand in Jordan

By implementing documentation capabilities, we help our customers log their compliance efforts

The unique BAADER 1850 grading system with the BAADER 1860 fillet inspector ensure gentle product handling while reducing the need for human labour to a minimum

Running in a parallel on-premise race with competing technology, the BAADER 588 and BAADER 59 convinced to be the superior choice for fresh and thawed white fish filleting and skinning

While most would associate BAADER with ‘the perfect cut’, we also know how to crack crab shells

Ensuring constant yield optimization and a continuous high level of accuracy on trimming salmon and sea trout fillets

Finishing solutions ensuring highest yield and outstanding product appearance

Increasing resource efficiency while maintaining the best quality to feed the world in a sustainable way

Intelligent, efficient, and sustainable salmon processing in all phases, from the handling of live and raw protein materials to the finished food product

Digitalizing salmon processing requires an orchestrated combination of expertise. Automation, monitoring and data analysis offers customers the ability to make data-driven decisions

A well-maintained machine is synonymous with best product quality

An innovative new solution designed to maximize resource utilization and help salmon producers increase productivity and profitability

How to deliver the prefect princess-cut at speed

Ensuring the Highest Level of Animal Welfare, Product Quality, Serviceability and Traceability

BAADER Logistix is amongst this year’s winners of the Danish Gazelle Award

Visit https://lnkd.in/ei8nphD to view the full episode and stay tuned for our first session on October 8th, featuring the BAADER Harvesting Solution – How the BAADER 101 ensures the highest standards

Rethinking communication with a digital spin: Tomorrow, October 1st, BAADER starts streaming platform and new infotainment for the fish industry

BAADER joins government founded project to reduce stress level in aquacultures

How to defy travel restrictions with digital possibilities

Bakkafrost shares their experience with the BAADER 101 Swim-in-System

How to increase resource efficiency with the best possible quality outcome

Doing more with less through collaboration

KPS Food gains competitive advantages with new plant designed for maximum single bird value capturing with minimal resource employment from wall-to-wall

How the history of BAADER is inextricably linked with the story of the Norwegian fisheries

An established team, long-term experience, reliable supplier, strong customer relationships and the right machinery are just some key elements BAADER brings into a plant project

Kósin Seafood, whitefish producer in the Faroe Islands, rebuilds factory and invests in new BAADER equipment

This product video demonstrates how the BAADERING technology of the BAADER 608 supports the value-add of fish products. BAADER offers six different machines for various capacities.