Washington, D.C. (June 08, 2021) — The baking industry’s leading organizations are coming together to create a new kind of educational event. As a part of the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), the American Bakers Association (ABA) and Baking Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA) today announced the formation of a joint educational conference: IBIEducate 2021. The new gathering will be held October 26-28, 2021, in Kansas City, MO. The COVID-19 pandemic and shifting consumer preferences accelerated change across the grain-based foods industry. IBIEducate meets the immediate need for an educational event to deliver top-quality education through one-of-a-kind immersive sessions for the… Read more →

Washington, D.C. — For the third show cycle, BNP Media will join forces with the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), commonly known as the Baking Expo™ the Western Hemisphere’s largest baking industry event, as the Gold Media Sponsor for the 2022 event scheduled for September 17-21 in Las Vegas, NV. Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, a BNP Media title, will also partner with the triennial event as the presenting sponsor of IBIE’s BEST in Baking Awards. BNP Media is one of the leading publishers in the grain-based food industry. As the Gold Media Sponsor, they will provide print and online… Read more →

Washington, D.C. — Avant Food Media will join forces with the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), commonly known as the Baking Expo™ and the Western Hemisphere’s largest baking industry event, as the Gold Media Sponsor for the 2022 show scheduled for September 17-21 in Las Vegas, NV. A new B2B voice in the baking industry, Avant Food Media was launched by three of the industry’s most accomplished media veterans, putting their collective 62 years’ experience toward creating an all-new platform built to deliver engaging content with enhanced reader and advertiser value. Avant’s flagship title, Commercial Baking, is already making a… Read more →

Washington, D.C. (February 09, 2021) — The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), the largest trade event for the grain-based foods industry in the Western Hemisphere, will once again partner with iba, the trade fair for the bakery and confectionery industry based in Munich, DE. IBIE will provide three original education sessions on-demand as part of iba’s inaugural virtual event, iba.CONNECTING EXPERTS, which occurs March 15-17, 2021.  Registration is free and online exhibiting opportunities are currently available. The virtual event was developed in response to the Baking industry’s immediate need for knowledge exchange, networking and commerce, resulting from the ongoing COVID-19… Read more →

IBIE has always been dedicated to providing our community with expert advice on the topics that matter most to the grain-based foods industry—which is why we’re excited to announce that we will host three original education sessions exclusively at iba.CONNECTING EXPERTS, a new virtual event from complementary trade show and longtime IBIE partner, iba. The event was developed in order to facilitate international networking, knowledge exchange and commerce—all things that are critical to our industry’s continued success, but difficult to achieve in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “iba’s CONNECTING EXPERTS event offers exactly what our industry is craving right now—… Read more →

In this IBIE blog post, Katie Juhl, Marketing and Communications Director at American Bakers Association (ABA), announces their support of the World Bread awards by recognizing heroes in our industry. The American Bakers Association is a  co-owner of IBIE along with BEMA and in partnership with the Retail Bakers of America. The American Bakers Association will celebrate the bread community in partnership with the Tiptree World Bread Award Heroes. The 2020 awards will recognize the people behind the baked goods: the bakers, millers, farmers, and others in the industry going above and beyond to help their community. These awards shine… Read more →

Resilience, Optimism, and Excitement While the pandemic continues to cloud the complete vision of IBIE 2022, it’s not diminishing the anticipation building around the event. With close to 25 months before the show, our time frame allows for ample opportunity to address any necessary restrictions resulting from the 2020 pandemic. One thing we do know is that IBIE will adjust and reflect on what will become our next normal. Making Predictions While we are still in the planning stages, we will continue to work on new ways to add virtual content, demonstration space and improved meeting and common zones. Over… Read more →

In this IBIE blog post, Chris Luke, Group Publisher at BNP Media reflects on the state of the baking industry and introduces the SF&WB 2020 report of the same nature. SF&WB is a gold media sponsor of IBIE and co-presents the triennial BEST in Baking Industry Awards at the Baking Expo™. As we enter summer, we stand at the threshold of a new era of American life. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our society’s long-established rhythms. Our freedom has been compromised for the sake of the greater good. The continual presence of invisible viruses raises anxiety. Race relations are at… Read more →

In this IBIE blog post, Robb MacKie, President & CEO of the American Bakers Association offers reflections on diversity and inclusivity in the baking industry. The American Bakers Association (ABA), is a  co-owner of IBIE, along with BEMA and in partnership with the Retail Bakers of America. As bakers, we applaud the richness of diversity and the differences that make our country a beacon to the world. America has always been more than a geographic location. Since its founding and despite its flaws, America is a promise. A promise of opportunity for success, of equality for all. The promise established many… Read more →

Washington, D.C. (June 18, 2020) —The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), commonly known as the Baking Expo™ and North America’s largest baking industry event, has even more to celebrate this year than its centennial birthday. The show recently received accolades from two trade show industry publications, solidifying its elite stature among the nation’s leading professional events. Trade Show Executive has inducted IBIE into the TSE Gold 100 class of 2019. This prestigious designation is reserved for only the biggest and best exhibitions of the previous year. Detailed rankings and award presentations will be bestowed at the annual TSE Gold 100 Awards… Read more →