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Hygienic design, quicker changeovers, reduction of maintenance time, improved cooling ability and the modularity and flexibility to run more-diverse products-sometimes with exotic raw materials that need gentler processing-are the top-of-mind issues for customers of extrusion equipment.

New packaging materials and technologies are available to keep snack and bakery products fresh over the course of their expected shelf life, and to actually extend that shelf life. These innovations include modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) solutions and active packaging, often in combination with the latest packaging material technology.

Bakery snacks, including key segments like pastries, doughnuts, muffins, snack cakes and more, remain a staple in Americans' snacking routines. Whether shoppers are looking for an indulgent snack or a better-for-you item, there's something for everyone.

The latest warehouse equipment, including lift trucks, forklifts, automated picking and autonomous vehicles, is designed to improve driver safety, visibility and maneuverability.

Most people enjoy chocolate. According to Mintel, 85 percent of U.S. consumers buy chocolate. And Euromonitor estimates U.S. consumers eat an average of 9.5 lbs. of chocolate per year.

Hail Merry, a Dallas-based company known for its award-winning Paleo and Gluten-Free products, is reinventing the way consumers think and snack on protein bars with the launch of the brand's first-ever Protein Bar Bites.

Hostess Brands, LLC is celebrating America’s national pastime by announcing that Baseball CupCakes are back on store shelves for a limited time, just in time for the first pitch.

In honor of Cinnamon Roll Day coming up on April 10, Wolferman’s is excited to expand its product assortment with a new Limited-Edition Gigantic Cinnamon Roll.

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, and SweeGen, a nature-based sweetener company, have jointly announced that BESTEVIA Reb D stevia leaf sweetener has achieved Non-GMO Project Verified status.

On March 13 at SNAXPO18 in Atlanta, SNAC International Business Members unanimously approved a new slate of officers to serve on its Executive Committee, as well as a new class of Directors-at-Large to serve on the association's Board of Directors.