Food safety will always be a major concern for bakers and snack manufacturers. Final rules pertaining to the Food Safety Modernization Act, signed into law in 2011, will begin rolling out this year. In addition, consumer awareness of food safety continues to grow due to more major food recalls and readily available information about this subject.
To ensure that their products are safe, bakers and snack producers are implementing new or enhanced sanitation programs, which can be more costly and time-consuming than their previous programs. So when it comes to replacing their processing equipment, including conveyors and belts, food safety, sanitation and maintenance are key considerations for these manufacturers.