TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHIPS
CRUNCH TIME
The chip category is competitive, but producers that innovate can enjoy an edge.
FEATURES
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
CRACKERS
CRACKER CREATIONS
Products in the category are offering club-sized formats, BFY options, and more.
FROZEN SNACKS & APPETIZERS
KEEPING IT COOL
Frozen snacks and apps saw mixed results but producers are feeling rosy about the road ahead.
POPCORN
BEYOND BUTTER
The popcorn industry aims to please consumers’ palates with new and interesting creations.
PRETZELS
SALTY SUCCESS
Makers in the category are optimistic good news will continue in coming months.
PUFFED & EXTRUDED SNACKS
INNOVATIVE TWISTS
The category is seeing a surge of new flavors, formats, and functions.
SNACK MIXES & NUTS
HEALTHY MIX
Consumers interested in BFY snacking are driving modest growth in snack mixes and nuts.
TORTILLA CHIPS
FLAVOR FIESTA
With tortilla chip sales relatively flat, consumers are biting into products that offer adventurous tastes.
SWEET GOODS
SUGAR RUSH
Despite ongoing challenges, sweet goods producers have reasons to feel optimistic about the coming months.
BEMA PREVIEW
BUILDING BAKERY SUCCESS
The 2025 BEMA Convention agenda features programming geared toward helping bakers thrive.
FEATURES - SHOW PREVIEWS
IFT PREVIEW
LEADING WITH INNOVATION
The conference will include education and solutions from experts in food science.
GLOBAL POUCH FORUM PREVIEW
FLEXIBILITY IS KEY
The conference aims to educate packaging professionals on new technologies and offerings.
TECHNOLOGY & TECHNIQUES
SEASONING AND COATING EQUIPMENT
Producers include flexibility, reliability, ease of sanitation on more on their wish lists.
SHOW PREVIEWS
SHOW PREVIEW
FOOD SAFETY SUMMIT
The conference aims to help professionals across the protect their products, consumers, and company reputations.
SHOW PREVIEW
SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO
The Indianapolis conference is set to deliver education, innovation, and, of course, treats.
FEATURES - Profiles
FEATURES
Smart Home Solutions
With more people staying home and working remotely, the smart home market is bustling with innovation, change and opportunities.
Security Readers & Credentials Evolve
Options in the world of access control readers and credentials continue to grow — but which is best for your project?
Pushing AI Into the Spotlight
Pandemic requirements and mature technology make now the perfect time for security integrators to get comfortable with artificial intelligence.
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DEPARTMENTS
// Insider News & Business
AFA rebrands as Alarm Connections; ASAP-to-PSAP launches in Cumberland County, Pa.; and more news you might have missed.
// Technology @ Work
Learn how Sage Integration helped Akron Children’s Hospital design a security plan complete with access control, video surveillance and more.
// Technology Solutions & Skills
Nortek debuts 2GIG EDGE; DICE Matrix Integrator provides more options; StoneLock and Johnson Controls team up to provide contactless security.
// Products & Services
The “Editor’s Choice” and more new products and solutions as described by manufacturers.
// Digital Shuffle
Check out these videos, websites, blogs, apps and all things digital for security professionals.
// Classifieds
// Ad Index
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