24 October 2017 19 * Vol. 39, No. 9 Features 19 A Long Road 24 Bars Without Borders 41 Corporate for a Cause Progress has been made, but much more must be done to eliminate allergen contamination. With its fast and flexible model and European acquisition, Hearthside Food Solutions is on a path toward world-class bar manufacturing. Consumer loyalty isn't just about products. Social accountability, ethics and company culture are sometimes just as important. 41 Hearthside Food Solutions' acquisition of Netherlands-based VSI expands the company's opportunities for bar innovation domestically and abroad. Hearthside Food Solutions www.bakingandsnack.com / October 2017 Baking & Snack 9http://www.bakingandsnack.com