CONTENTS 11 57 Antioxidants and improved fruit flavors boost bar popularity. FORMULATING/R&D 63 | Steady Sailing in Rough Waters Organic sweetener, grain options increase as category stays strong 71 | Better Blending Zero-trans bakery shortenings reclaim their functional roles in baked foods. 79 | The Whole Story ... as Far as It Goes With the definition of 'whole grain' still in flux, formulating decisions remain complicated. 86 | Ingredient News PROCESSING/OPERATIONS 91 | Pan Handling New control systems and laser-guided transfer vehicles are among the latest advances made to automated pan management systems. 26 Family-owned DaVinci grows internationally with entry into Asian markets. 97 | Products & Packaging 91 IN EVERY ISSUE 12 16 24 110 111 112 114 121 Editorial News Front People Calendar of Events Industry Images Recent Patents On the Web Advertisers' Index Pan automation in the modern bakery. 107 Employees come first at Wegmans Food Markets.