BEMA Convention 2025 Reflection: Ask-A-Baker
July 29, 2025 | 1 min to read
The Ask-A-Baker panel captivated attendees at the BEMA Convention, featuring five esteemed bakers, including Eugenio Alvarez and Chimene Ross. With insightful discussions, they tackled pivotal issues in the baking industry. Panelists shared valuable advice for navigating the IBIE event, emphasizing curiosity about innovations and the importance of attentive booth staff. George Martin noted a focus on consumer trends and the role of AI in manufacturing during his visit.
The Ask-A-Baker panel was once again one of the most popular events at Convention. The panel of five bakers, three of whom were attending BEMA Convention for the first time, answered questions from both Kerwin and the audience. Their answers were insightful and shed light on some important issues within the baking industry.
The stellar group of panelists were Eugenio Alvarez, vice president global engineering and maintenance for Grupo Bimbo; Jeff Miller, vice president of engineering services for Aspire Bakeries; Josh Bickford, president of Clyde’s Donuts; George Martin, senior vice president supply chain for Flowers Foods; and Chimene Ross, CEO of The Killer Brownie Company.
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Panelists were asked what one piece of advice they would give others about attending IBIE. Answers ranged from Alvarez encouraging everyone to ask, “What’s new?” when they visit a booth to Ross encouraging those who have booths to make sure the staff in the booth are attentive to the people on the show floor. Martin said when he is at the show, he will be focused on consumer trends and learning how AI will impact manufacturing.
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