Joseph Baker and Jacob Perkins, founders of the companies that eventually became Baker Perkins, are to be inducted into the Baking Hall of Fame of the American Society of Baking (ASB).
The Society considers them responsible for a broader range of bakery technologies than any other bakery equipment manufacturer.
In the 1860s, Joseph Baker invented a simple flour sifter that revolutionized home baking.
About the same time, Jacob Perkins pioneered in steam technologies, setting up a company in England to build steam ovens for commercial bakeries.
The two engineers collaborated in building baking equipment during World War I and Baker Perkins was formed shortly after the war.
The Baking Hall of Fame is an initiative to recognize industry innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
Many of the individuals selected into the hall are recognized for their achievements in organizational growth and development, equipment design and innovation, advancements in ingredient technology and processing or related service to the commercial baking industry.
The Baking Hall of Fame is located at the American Institute of Baking in Manhattan, Kansas, US.
Baker and Perkins will be inducted into the Baking Hall of Fame at ASB’s BakingTech 2016 in Chicago next month.
