Operators must keep the machine clean and free of excess crumbs and cookie dust, among other advice.

The expo floor will span the North and West halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The challenges for packaging cookies are numerous as cookies can be fragile and equipment must be adaptable.

Data collection along with connectivity across several platforms can smooth operations.

Registration for the International Baking Industry Exposition will now include IBIEducate classroom sessions.

Many bakers wishing to automate while maintaining the flexibility will find the two are often at odds. 

Breakthroughs in AI technology are providing bakers greater precision, reliability and flexibility at packaging.
 

More sustainable packaging materials are emerging, and machines are evolving to better handle them.

Manufacturers turn to semi- and fully automated solutions depending on their labor needs.

Patrick Harp will handle sales for the South Central region.