The Middleby Mixers That Can Help Your Bakery Operation

Bakeries rely on two pieces of foodservice equipment more than any others — their ovens and their commercial bakery mixers. We’ll save baking ovens for another time so we can focus on the different categories of mixers available from two Middleby manufacturers — Globe and Varimixer.

Commercial Bakery Mixers from Globe

Globe has a mixer for just about any job you can imagine in a commercial bakery. To start, it’s important to understand the different types of mixers, as well as how they operate. Planetary mixers are how they sound. The rotation is orbital and utilizes a single motor. Spiral mixers use two motors, one to turn the bowl and the other to turn the hook. Spiral mixers are typically better for bakery operations that require high-volume processing.

[Additional Resource: Unsure about your mixer capacity? Check out Globe’s mixer capacity calculator to match your batch to the right mixer.]

Globe’s mixers also come in a variety of sizes and capacities to meet just about any challenge, with options ranging from five to 80 quarts. The Globe 130- and 175-pound spiral mixer is an everyday workhorse that provides quality, performance, and value, while Globe’s all-purpose 20-quart mixer is the number one seller in North America.

Commercial Bakery Mixers from Varimixer

Varimixer mixers are some of the most advanced in the industry and are “strong as a bear.” Top-of-the-line mixers include a wide capacity range spanning from five quarts up to 150 quarts. Like many mixers, these are designed for high-volume, back-of-the-house uses, but with the Varimixer Paint option, they’re also aesthetically pleasing to the point where they can be used in front-of-house applications.

[Additional Resource: Unsure about your mixer capacity? Check out the mixer capacity calculator from Varimixer.]

How innovative are commercial bakery mixers from Varimixer? The ERGO was just announced as a recipient of a 2024 Kitchen Innovation Award from the National Restaurant Association. The ERGO 100- and 150-quart Automated Planetary Mixers boast ergonomic design, innovative features, and hygienic properties, positioning them as leaders in the industry. Their touchscreen display and customizable recipe software set them apart in their category, offering water-resistant surfaces for easy cleaning, comprehensive on-screen diagnostics, USB data export, and maintenance-free bowl lift mechanisms. The ERGO series enhances productivity and comfort through user-focused design, as the name might suggest.

Which Commercial Bakery Mixer Is Right for Your Operation?

Choosing the right mixer for your bakery can be a nuanced decision, influenced by factors such as production volume, recipe complexity, and space constraints. To ensure that you make an informed choice tailored to your unique needs, we offer complimentary bakery consultations conducted by our team of experts. During these consultations, our knowledgeable professionals will assess your requirements, discuss your operational goals, and provide personalized recommendations to optimize your bakery workflow.

Empower your bakery with the perfect mixing solution by leveraging the expertise and guidance of our dedicated team. Contact us today to schedule your free bakery consultation and embark on the journey towards culinary excellence.

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National Restaurant Association