No matter how the cookie crumbles, Old Colony Baking Co. has what it takes to be a winner in the cookie, brownie and sweet goods business.

Specializing in brownie bars, cookies, animal crackers and other sweet goods, Old Colony Baking Co. and Spring Valley Baking, its sister company and contract baking facility, both in Spring Valley, Ill., believe quality is their top priority. It’s what consumers and customers have come to expect.

Between kettle fryers, conveyor ovens and rotary airlock valves, this roundup of equipment is equipped with all the right pieces to outlast any job.

Highland Baking Co., a 25-year-old bakery located in Northbrook, Ill., prides itself on creating custom, artisan quality breads and rolls in large volumes, but with the care and craftsmanship of the family that it is.

Pcdata Inc., East Granby, Conn., recommends that companies evaluate the positive effect modern distribution systems can have on their bottom line.

Good equipment can be hard to come by, but thanks to this lineup of bin washers, sifters, fryers, depositors and more, customers have tons to choose from.

With the recent passing of the Food Safety Modernization Act, what’s ahead for the food industry and how is it preparing to meet the changes head-on? Editor-in-Chief Lauren R. Hartman talks with several organizations that provide insight and advice for many of today’s bakers and snack producers.

Editor-in-chief Lauren R. Hartman provides a rundown of the March 2011 issue, which is filled with need-to-know information for bakers and snack food manufacturers.

How well do you know your ribbon blender? Charles Ross & Son Co., Hauppauge, N.Y., offers some important tips for blender selection and operation.