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Articles by Ed Finkel

Fruit slices on blue conveyor belt

Versatility is a must-have attribute in slicing, cutting, and portioning equipment

With diversity of product lines increasing, bakery and snack operators need flexibility.
Ed Finkel
May 28, 2026

When on the market for new equipment, bakers and snack-makers need gear that can do a lot, and that can be changed over quickly to reduce downtime.


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Photo of Wilevco snack coating system

Efficiency and easy changeover top the list of seasoning and coating must-haves

Demands on food producers require equipment selectors to be demanding of their gear.
Ed Finkel
April 27, 2026

With consumer interests constantly evolving and the market competitive, snack and bakery companies ask a lot of their processing technology.


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This image shows an Antares Vision Group ALL-IN-ONE inspection machine.

Producers look into efficient, easy-to-clean inspection and detection tech

Bakery and snack professionals need their equipment to be reliable and robust.
Ed Finkel
March 23, 2026

Professionals looking to buy new or used equipment prioritize machines that are simple to operate and easy to keep spic and span.


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The item in the image is a Ross Double Planetary Mixer

Producers seek mixers offering automation, cleanability

Snack and bakery operations need equipment with ease of use and longevity built in.
Ed Finkel
February 25, 2026

When shopping for machines to mix their products, operations consider challenges they face now, and down the road.


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Bagels in Formost Fuji packaging machine

Snack and bakery producers seek packaging tech with flexibility

The ability to pivot quickly is an appealing quality when shopping for such gear.
Ed Finkel
January 22, 2026

Evolving consumer demands and market conditions also make automation and sustainability top priorities in such equipment.


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Ashworth ASH162 Smart Oven

Producers turn to ovens and proofers with energy-efficiency benefits

Snack and bakery operations appreciate equipment that addresses cost and labor concerns.
Ed Finkel
November 20, 2025

With workforce issues, utility concerns, and the constant pressure to do more with less, customers are interested in technology that overcomes such obstacles


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vitamin c pops

State of the Industry 2025: Hard year for hard candy

Consumers are looking for social-media-shareable options, and health-related claims like zero sugar.
Ed Finkel
September 24, 2025

The “grandma’s purse” category aims to step up its game.


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Planters trail mix

State of the Industry 2025: Health interests keep nuts and snack mixes going

The complementary categories have seen a blend of declines and modest growth.
Ed Finkel
July 21, 2025

When considering the category, snackers rank adventurous flavors and better-for-you benefits high on their list of must-haves.


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cheese quesadilla

State of the Industry 2025: Tortilla sales are on the rise

Refrigerated brands generally have been climbing faster than their shelf-stable counterparts.
Ed Finkel
June 26, 2025

Whether traditional, better-for-you, flavored, or other, tortillas and other wraps continue to interest hungry consumers.


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various blades

Slicing, cutting, and portioning equipment needs to offer producers ease of operation

Snack and bakery customers seek gear that is easy to operate and clean, among other things.
Ed Finkel
May 15, 2025

Snack and bakery pros put systems that are automated, flexible, cleanable, and long-lasting at the top of their wish lists.


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