In this episode of Since Slice Bread, Akeem Babatunde, senior director of supply chain at The Kroger Co., shares how the industry is embracing automation and a mindset of continuous improvement and how this can influence a bakers' approach for attending next year's IBIE, to be held Sept. 13-17, 2025, in Las Vegas.

In this episode of Since Slice Bread, Monty Pooley, president and chief executive officer of JTM Foods, discusses how automation has boosted employee retention and allowed the bakery to focus on developing a more skilled workforce. Listen to learn how JTM Foods and the industry at large are building better workforces through automation.

In this episode of Since Slice Bread, Bill Quigg, president and chief executive officer of Richmond Baking, shares how strong vendor relationships are key for bakers when working on automation projects.

In this season, hosts Charlotte Atchley, editor of Baking & Snack, and Lucas Cuni-Mertz, associate editor, delve into the growing world of automation, speaking to manufacturers about efficient production tactics, and the importance of technological adaptation.

In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Ricardo Rodriguez, marketing manager for bakery, snacks and confectionery at Ingredion, explains the approach bar manufacturers can take to add protein, reduce sugar or both in a bakery product.

In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Justin Spannuth, vice president and chief operations officer of Unique Snacks, speaks to the re-branding of Unique Snacks and his thoughts on expanding the future of snacking.

In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Tim Bateman, president of Calbee America, shares the company's desire to reach North America as the next frontier for its growth. The company is banking on the globalization of consumer palates, nostalgia and the fact these snacks are new and different to Americans to drive sales and interest.

In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Dillon Ceglio, founder and chief executive officer of Chubby Snacks, shares how the company has implemented new automation to help meet demand and grow reach as well as launched limited time offerings (LTO) to garner consumer interest.

In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Mike Fanelli, senior director, snacks marketing for Goldfish, shares the success Campbell’s has seen focusing its efforts on adult consumers with co-branded limited time offerings and even the new potato-based Goldfish Crisps.

In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor, consumer goods and foodservice, Circana, speaks to why she remains optimistic about the state of the snack industry.