Cover story - Heaven On A Plate Lawler Foods, Ltd. saves “The Best for Last” with its decadent cheesecakes and desserts for restaurant, in-store bakery, private label and wholesale club consumption. Here, the Humble, Texas-based company dishes about the signature indulgences it offers customers worldwide, from the United States to Russia. Plant Story - Artists At Work Editor Dan Malovany tours Lawler Foods, Ltd.’s original 57,000-sq.-ft. bakery and learns about the company’s upcoming Editor’s Note - My Career, Not My Company’s What’s the difference between a job and a career? Editor Dan Malovany talks about taking ownership for yourself and your company. Business Strategies Trends & Analysis - Backstage At IDDBA - People - Business Briefs Formulation/R&D Ingredient Technology - Pushing New Pair-A-Meters Some seasonings obviously go together better than others, but this year’s forecasts reveal odd pairings that push the envelope, as well as consumer taste buds. - Avatar Corp.; Caravan Ingredients... NEW PRODUCTS - Earthgrains 100% Natural Bread; Kettle Brand Tortilla Chips... AFTER-SCHOOL SNACKS - Not-So-Forbidden Fruits Fruity snacks fulfill kids’ demands for tasty treats while answering parents’ call for healthy alternatives to potato chips, cookies and crackers. Production/Technology Engineering Management - Buying Into Teamwork When it comes to purchasing equipment for a “big bakery,” the maintenance manager had best be in on it from the get-go, says columnist Jeff Dearduff. Innovations In Equipment - Icing On The Cake Technological advances are topping cakes and other desserts in a style that looks homemade. - Hinds-Bock Corp.; Packaging Systems Automation, Inc. ... Tech At Work - Tunnel Visions SFA Section Snack Food Association - SNAXPO 2007 The Idea Hot Spot! The 2007 edition of SNAXPO played host to visitors from 37 countries interested in new snack innovations, equipment and ingredients. - Chairman’s Letter - State Of The Industry: Healthy Vs. Indulgent - In-School Snacks My 15 Minutes - Spice Girl For everything, there is a seasoning … This year, it could be the acai berry, the habanero, or managing editor Deborah Cassell’s new favorite: OLD BAY. Advertiser Index - Index |