Erika Baking Equipment is now an Allied Partner of Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA. The partnership, announced by the team on September 25, 2026, puts Erika behind the American pastry chefs preparing to represent the United States at the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie in Lyon, France, in January 2027.
Erika started in 1991 as Erika Record Baking Equipment, with roots in divider rounders, and we’ve spent more than three decades helping bakers, chocolatiers and pâtissiers choose the right equipment and get the most out of it. Standing behind the chefs who compete at the highest level of pastry is a natural extension of that work.
What Is the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie?
The Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie, also known as the Pastry World Cup, is a biennial international pastry competition held in Lyon, France, and organized by Sirha Food. Pastry Team USA describes it as the premier global pastry competition, with teams from 50 countries. Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA selects and supports the American pastry chefs who compete there.
A Word From Pastry Team USA
“Having partners who understand what it takes to work at the highest levels of our profession is incredibly important to our team. Erika’s support is an investment in our team, but it is also an investment in the pastry profession. We sincerely appreciate their partnership and look forward to having them with us throughout this journey.”
— Chef Stéphane Chéramy, President and Jury Member, Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA
Competing at this level takes more than exceptional talent and creativity. It takes an entire professional community behind the team, from equipment manufacturers and suppliers to mentors and industry leaders who understand the demands of the craft.
Why Erika Supports Pastry Team USA
“Supporting the pastry profession means supporting the people who dedicate their lives to mastering it. We are proud to become an Allied Partner of Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA and to support these exceptional chefs as they prepare to represent the United States on the international stage. At Erika, we believe in being more than an equipment provider; we believe in being a partner to the baking and pastry community. We are honored to stand behind this team and contribute in a meaningful way to their journey, their craft and the continued growth of the pastry profession.”
— Daniel DaRocha, President, Erika Baking Equipment
Pastry Team USA Welcomes Erika
The team shared the news with its community on Instagram on October 15, 2026.
View Pastry Team USA’s announcement on Instagram
Bakers Equipping Bakers, From Divider Rounders to the Baker’s Lab
Erika’s roots are in divider rounders like the Semi RH Divider/Rounder, which divides and rounds dough into consistent pieces for bakery production.
Today, Erika supports retail, wholesale, industrial and commissary bakeries across North America through equipment selection, parts, service and ongoing technical expertise.
That hands-on approach comes together at the Baker’s Lab in West Caldwell, New Jersey, our working showroom and test bakery. Bakers come to the Baker’s Lab to explore equipment, test recipes and evaluate solutions with guidance from Erika’s technical bakers.
An Erika technical baker walks a visitor through a MONO Omega depositor in the Baker’s Lab.
Open house guests watch a live cookie depositing demonstration at the Baker’s Lab.
Read the Press Release
Read the full announcement from Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA, including the team’s complete partner network.
DOWNLOAD THE PRESS RELEASE (PDF)
Follow Along on the Road to Lyon
We’re proud to stand with Pastry Team USA and can’t wait to cheer them on in Lyon. Follow the team at pastryteamusa.com and on Instagram at @pastryteamusa.
About Erika Baking Equipment
We are bakers equipping bakers. Erika Baking Equipment is where the art of baking and business intersect. Our experienced team puts bakers at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to empower every baker, chocolatier, and pâtissier we encounter with results-driven equipment solutions.
This includes hands-on and virtual demonstrations, bakers on-staff, industry-leading technical support, and a comprehensive spare parts inventory. We are a seasoned team of expert guides. We are a company of helping hands and focused minds. We are dozens of shoulders to lean on for baking solutions and a partner you can trust!
Erika was founded in 1991 as Erika Record Baking Equipment. Learn more about us or visit the Baker’s Lab in West Caldwell, New Jersey.
Want to see the equipment and technical support behind this partnership up close? Visit us at the Baker’s Lab.
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