30 February 2013 • Vol. 35, No. 1 Features 30 36 48 36 Making the Safe Bet In 2013, companies plan to spend more on processing and packaging equipment for making new products, reducing changeovers and driving efficiencies to lower costs. Searching for the Sure Thing Bakers realize they need to invest to thrive in today’s challenging market, but most require a quick, guaranteed return on investment. Master of Convenience J&J Snack Foods expands its reach by buying and repairing beaten-down niche businesses to bolster its dominant share of the grab-and-go market. 48 Cover: Investing in baking and snack operations requires a little luck, a lot of preparation and an even greater trust in a company’s ability to play its cards right to minimize risk and guarantee rewards. Illustration © 2013 Ryan Cain www.bakingandsnack.com February 2013 / Baking & Snack / 9http://www.bakingandsnack.com