CONTENTS Articles & Opinions AUGUST 2010 The knowledge authority for development, production, packaging and distribution of grain-based foods. Bars Manufacturers reinvigerate the market Leclerc Foods USA New plant emphasizes flexibility and location w w w . b a k i n g b u s i n e s s . c o m Official content provider of IBIE TODAY SHOW DAILIES A SOSLAND PUBLICATION & IBIE SHOW DIRECTORY 7 122 49 8 11 12 38 122 Editorial | Laurie Gorton Industry Insight | Jim Kline Strategies & Tactics | James Dibble Plant | Biscuits Leclerc From My Perspective | Dan Malovany Marketing & Business 29 49 57 59 Cover: Commitment to natural ingredients, clean labels and variable sizes relieves fatigue in the overcrowded bar market. IBIE Preview Innovations | Bars New on the Shelf New Product Spotlight Ingredient R&D 61 69 76 78 Design: Jen Morris Join our Baking & Snack group. Start a discussion, post a question, submit or search job opportunities and keep up with industry news. Also, follow us on Twitter at BakingSnackMag where we post ideas, opinions and insight. This year, more than ever, instant information and contact will be key to maintain your success. Join the leading publication and stay ahead of the pack. 61 91 81 91 100 106 Innovations | Flour Strategies | Safety & Traceability Applications | Antimicrobials New Ingredients Processing & Operations Innovations | Distribution Systems Equipment | Cookies Operations | Supplier Certification New Equipment Industry at Large 25 16 23 25 109 110 112 121 News Front People Industry Images Calendar of Events Meeting Previews Patents Advertisers' Index August 2010 / BAKING & SNACK