TABLE OF CONTENTS
BAKERY SNACKS
LITTLE INDULGENCES
Sales of bakery snacks might have dropped in the past year, but producers remain optimistic about the months ahead.
FEATURES
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
BARS
FUELING
ON-THE-GO
Consumer preferences are skewing towards convenient bars offering improved nutritional profiles.
BREAD
BALANCING ACT
Bread producers must deliver on evolving consumer interests while facing ever-shifting challenges to succeed.
BREAKFAST
BEYOND THE BASICS
Consumers are searching for better-for-you, healthy breakfast ideas.
BUNS & ROLLS
BETTING ON BUNS
Producers in the category predict the past popularity of rolls and buns will continue into the near future.
COOKIES
COOKIE CONCOCTIONS
Producers are experimenting with new flavors, formats, and features.
DESSERTS
BITTERSWEET BITES
Shoppers are still reaching for cakes, pies, and other sweet temptations, though many columns saw a drop in sales.
PIZZA
GETTING
SAUCY
The category is continuing to deliver plenty of healthy options for consumers.
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
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// 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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