MacKie and Van Laar connect with bakers and suppliers across the country.

About 200 bakers and equipment suppliers came together to see the new facility.

Convenience is being redefined in today’s market by both snack and staple foods.

U.S. market still dominates, but other regions are prime for growth.

Trend heads toward finding shoppers where they are in their daily routine.

Industry, association leaders encourage baking companies, suppliers alike to pursue the right answers when discussing standards for safe, sanitary design of bakery equipment.

Connecting with consumers through social media doesn't magically happen. It takes a plan.