American Bakers Association

Baking Industry Experts Can Now Apply to Speak in the IBIE 2022 Education Program

September 2, 2021 International Baking Industry Exposition

The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), North America’s largest baking industry event (also known as the Baking Expo™), has officially opened its call for speakers for the 2022 show. Selected presenters will have the chance to showcase their expertise; share business best practices; provide hands-on demonstrations and highlight emerging industry solutions, trends and technologies to thousands of grain-based foods professionals. IBIE 2022 is scheduled for Sept. 18-21, with a full day of education held Sept. 17, in Las Vegas, Nevada. …

Bakery Supply Chain Challenges Infographic

September 1, 2021 American Bakers Association

The food and beverage industry is facing unprecedented supply chain hurdles and inflationary pressures across the board. At best, there will be supply chain disruptions and inflated food costs just as the economy begins recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts. …

How Ai Drives Sustainability in Baked Goods Manufacturing

August 11, 2021 American Bakers Association

Emerging technology can be leveraged to boost efficiencies and reduce food waste in baking manufacturing. …

Registration Opens For The Baking Industry’s New Educational Event IBIEducate 2021

August 10, 2021 International Baking Industry Exposition

For the first time in IBIE’s 100-year history, the world-class IBIEducate training found at the triennial Baking Expo™ will be accessible more frequently with its debut in Kansas City from October 26-28, 2021. Backed by two of the most trusted industry associations—American Bakers Association (ABA) and Baking Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA)—with co-located workshops hosted by the Retail Bakers of America (RBA), IBIEducate 2021 will deliver actionable takeaways for wholesale, retail, and supplier sectors …

U.S. Bread, Donut Makers Urge Biden to Roll Back Biofuel Requirements

August 9, 2021 Jarrett Renshaw, Chris Prentice, Stephanie Kelly, Reuters

A trade group representing some of America’s biggest baked goods companies is urging the Biden administration to ratchet back its biofuel ambitions, arguing that using fuel made from crops could raise the cost of donuts, bread and other foods. …