September 2019 30 * Vol. 41, No. 8 Features 22 30 45 Zeroing in on Safety Protecting employees not only benefits the lives of workers but also improves the bottom line. Going for the Gold Gold Standard Baking strikes at scores of precious opportunities. Transcending Continents Baking and snack trends in the Middle East are as wide-ranging as their location. 22 45 Cover: Gold Standard Baking's high-speed production line in its 200,000-sq-ft Wisconsin bakery produces 720 croissants a minute or about 3.3 million fully baked frozen products per week. Andrew Meier Photography www.bakingandsnack.com / September 2019 Baking & Snack 9http://www.bakingandsnack.com