While event venues, universities, cafeterias and hospitality are still struggling, drive-thrus and takeout are flourishing. In-house dining also is experiencing a comeback.

Pros in the industry provide advice on production, engineering and maintenance as well as product development, formulation and ingredient technology.

New product development, equipment and ingredient technology is born out of need.

Many bakers are expanding into broader food categories, but those opportunities for future sales often come with operational challenges.

One in four White Castle employees has been with the chain for at least 10 years.

Single-serve bags, especially as part of variety packs, provide portion control and different options.

Supply chain challenges and pandemic reverberations have exacerbated the industry’s workforce issues.

The restaurant chain recently upgraded its Cincinnati bakery and opened the world's largest White Castle restaurant.

Legacy bakeries face challenges with today’s food safety standards.