CONTENTS 9 September 2009 | Vol. 31, No. 8 OPINIONS 14 | Heads Up Prepare yourself for organizational change and take charge of your future. FEATURES 26 | Avoiding COBRA's Bite Companies should carefully review their termination policies and layoff plans in light of new regulations. 47 | Canadian Gold Delta, BC's Golden West Bakery pushes at the cutting edge for its customers. MARKETING 57 | Make it Count COVER STORY: Wanting more than just a snack, consumers seek nutrition bars that offer quality ingredients and straightforward functional health benefits. 123 | New on the Shelf 134 | New Product Spotlight CONSTRUCTION 28 | Plant expansions remain the top option for increasing production capacity and efficiency, but greenfield projects are sneaking back. September 2009 / BAKING & SNACK