CEO Insights: BEMA Convention 2024 Reflection

August 2, 2024 BEMA

“The BEMA team works to design Convention to be beneficial for everyone. We start the week a mix of first-timers, middle-timers, and old-timers. This year’s convention we were able to collectively experience our inspirational keynote speaker, Alex Weber, and insightful baking industry panels where the content was powerful.”

BEAG Launches New Interactive Training Course to Certify Internal Equipment Evaluators

BEAG, a long-standing authority in the assessment and certification of bakery equipment, is proud to announce the new Certified Internal Equipment Evaluator Online Training Course. This comprehensive program, currently undergoing pressure testing, is designed to elevate professionals in the baking industry, equipping them with the skills to ensure their equipment meets the national standards of sanitary design.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: High Demand is Signal for Expansion

“With summer grilling season in full swing, the consumer is making it clear they love beef. For quite some time we’ve been wondering what price point drives significant abandonment of beef for cheaper proteins. Each time we think we think we might be getting close, the consumer shows us they want more of our product, even at a higher price. ”

‘Raised with Respect’ Cattle Care Campaign Continues into Second Year

Increasing consumer confidence in how beef is raised may seem like a tall task, but due to ranchers investing time in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training, progress is being made one certification at a time. Raised with Respect™, a campaign launched in 2023 by Sysco and Certified Angus Beef (CAB), uses BQA as the conduit to talk about cattle care efforts with chefs and consumers purchasing beef. 

HelloFresh Unveils New Family-Friendly Menu for Back-to-School Season

August 2, 2024 HelloFresh

As families gear up for the busy back-to-school season, HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, is introducing HelloFresh Family, a comprehensive new family menu with recipes and market items designed to make mealtime more delicious and convenient. Whether choosing from meals that can be prepped in under 20 minutes for a busy school night, or a “Build-a-Plate” recipe that allows each family member to customize their perfect dinner plate, the new menu is tailored to satisfy the whole family.