There is nothing like a pandemic to test a company’s limitations. While food producers received official designation as “essential” businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic descended on the American food industry, continuing operations during the pandemic did not equate to business as usual. Multiple variables within snack and bakery production, including aspects related to overall operations and food safety, required a fresh look in order to maintain—and often increase—production levels to meet consumer demand. Also, companies looking to begin new facility construction have some renewed perspectives to consider in the wake of the pandemic.