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Automation and robotics are helping snack food producers and bakery businesses keep pace with a new generation of consumers.

Middleby Bakery Group hosted the grand opening of its $2.3 million Bakery Innovation Center in Plano, TX in April. 

EXAIR's new Small 316 Stainless Steel Cabinet Cooler Systems with ETC (Electronic Temperature Control) keep electrical enclosures cool with 20°F (-7°C) air while maintaining the NEMA 4X rating of the enclosure and resisting the heat that could adversely affect the internal components.

Consumer engagement in sustainability continues to increase. To that end, many consumers not only look to corporations for leadership in this area, but are also drawn to companies specifically because of their sustainability efforts.

The inaugural ProFood Tech show took place April 4–6 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Toby Porter, food market manager, Klüber Lubrication, discusses lubrication options available for ovens in pizza production.

The 2017 Sanitary Design Workshop will take place March 28–29 at The Warwick Allerton Hotel in Chicago.

Many snack producers and bakery companies outsource their logistics and distribution needs, which is where third-party logistics (3PL) comes in to play.

The latest printing equipment and software for the production of food labels is designed to enhance product appeal and better communicate information on food content.

The iPan is an advanced tray system designed and developed by Auto-Bake in conjunction with IBCO.