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Last year, when states were introducing a raft of legislation that would effectively take books off the shelves, librarians at Harris County (Tex.) Public Library (HCPL) knew they wanted to [...]

The tortilla category has seen sales fall at U.S. retail outlets but rise in the broader context of foodservice, institutional outlets and other platforms, according to competing sets of data. [...]

Greater efficiency, ease of sanitation, the ability to reduce labor, and more automation--along with the ability to download data--top the list of features and benefits that snack food and bakery [...]

Snack food and bakery companies are looking for a number of features and benefits from seasoning and coating equipment, but machines that keep those seasonings and coatings evenly spread on [...]

Like all types of food operations, snack food and wholesale bakery plants need to monitor and maintain quality control, which prompts the need for inspection and detection equipment and technology [...]

Top of mind for snack food and wholesale bakery companies who in the market for new or improved mixers are qualities like consistency, temperature control, and the ability to distribute [...]

Picking robots, automated storage and retrieval, and software that predicts future demand are among a host of technology, equipment and strategic changes that snack food and wholesale bakery companies are [...]

Although the tortilla category is prospering overall and should continue to do so, labor shortages are prompting producers' interest in automation--as long as the quality can be kept high--while tortilla [...]

Snack food and wholesale bakery companies had been steadily adding automation to their plants and equipment contained therein for a number of years--and then the pandemic hit, accelerating the process [...]

The article highlights U.S.-based Palm Beach State College's transformation under President Ava Parker's leadership, emphasizing strategic partnerships, innovative educational programs, and significant capital projects. It states that these initiatives include expanding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and healthcare programs, and fostering dual enrollment opportunities.

Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma can be applied to the snack and bakery industry--just like any other field--to analyze processes, cut down on unnecessary steps, and work to make the [...]

Automation, ease of operation, simple cleanability, hygienic design, operator safety, and the ability to process nontraditional and healthier ingredients are among the top of mind requests for snack and bakery [...]

Novel ingredients and formulations--including some aimed to be 'better-for-you' and others intended to be 'fun'--are high on the list of features and benefits snack and bakery companies would like to [...]

Snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for new fryer equipment traditionally have focused on which machines keep down the cost of producing their SKUs, the oil turnover [...]

Energy efficiency, automation, and ensuring a robust return-oninvestment have been top-of-mind for snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for ovens and proofers, according to companies that make [...]

The use of automation in snack food and wholesale bakery facilities has been increasing steadily for years, but it's taken a major leap forward during the pandemic with the resulting [...]

The article discusses the significant growth of artificial intelligence (AI) programs at community colleges, driven by the increasing demand for AI skills in various industries. These programs focus on providing students with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, often through partnerships with industry leaders. Community colleges are at different stages in developing these programs, offering associate degrees, certificates, or planning new initiatives.

Cost, safety, efficiency, footprint, operator familiarity, and the ability to meet regulations are among the key factors that snack and bakery facilities need to consider when deciding whether to keep [...]

Bakeries and snack makers in the market for ovens, proofers, fryers, and dryers have a healthy list of features and benefits in mind. These include capabilities for customization and flexibility, [...]

Snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for dough-handling equipment such as dividers, depositors, and rounders have been increasingly focused on machines that provide greater automation, along with [...]

The tortilla chip category enjoyed a healthy boost in sales during the past year, in spite of the fact that the numbers of bags placed in shopping carts barely budged--thanks [...]

The tortilla category largely flatlined during the past year, with some variation by type or brand of shell, as the world began to reopen after the worst of the pandemic [...]

Consumer interest in the healthfulness of the foods they eat has been growing for some time. Moreover, there is evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic has only ramped up consumer interest [...]

THE BOTTOM LINE * Improved mixing efficiency * Mixers that improve quality * Streamlining production Snack food and bakery companies in the market for mixers want machines that provide qualities [...]

THE BOTTOM LINE * Faster line changeovers * Highly flexible washers * Improved machine sustainability Snack and bakery facilities have a daily need for thoroughly cleaning pans, trays, containers, utensils, [...]

Snack and bakery customers in the market for dough-handling equipment Like dividers, depositors, and rounders are Looking for versatility, greater precision, higher capacity, longer maintenance intervals, adjustability of qualities like [...]

THE BOTTOM LINE * Strategies to improve quality * Top safety considerations * Streamlining production Customers of ingredient handling equipment are focused on a wide mix of factors to come [...]

Companies that make seasoning and coating systems for snack and bakery applications--which mostly focus on salty snacks like chips, cheese puffs, pretzels, and popcorn--report a number of trends in requests [...]

The article offers information on the efforts of two-year colleges to support neurodiverse students, including those on the autism spectrum, with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Topics include strategies for recruiting and supporting neurodiverse students, the importance of creating inclusive campus environments, and the role of programs like the College Autism Program at Golden West College in providing comprehensive support services.

The article focuses on community colleges operating "living labs" that integrate hands-on experiences into public-facing businesses, such as zoos, hotels, and restaurants. Topics discussed include the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in Florida, the hospitality arts program at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa, and the cosmetology department salon at Alamance Community College in North Carolina, highlighting the practical training and public benefits provided by these programs.

Higher capacities, new shapes, longer blade life, automation, flexibility, sanitary design, quick changeover, and gentler handling of fragile ingredients are among the top features and benefits that snack and bakery [...]

Dough comes in many styles, and today's laminators and sheeters need to accommodate an increasing range of requirements. A combination of automation and artisan qualities, the ability to process naturally [...]

The right oven is the heart of any baked snack or bakery facility--and suppliers continue to make improvements to their equipment. Aspects like smaller footprints, lower costs, more hygienic design, [...]

THE BOTTOM LINE * Flexible, versatile machines * Engineering for sustainability * Creating new snack shapes Flexibility, greater sanitation, gentle handling of ingredients, quicker changeovers, more precise weight control, and [...]

The internet of things (IoT) refers to interconnected devices embedded in everyday objects that provide the ability for people to remotely connect with those devices--or for those devices to remotely [...]