IBIE Reunites Baking Industry in Las Vegas IBIE delivers more bakers and high-quality buyers than pre-pandemic edition WASHINGTON (September 27, 2022)—The International Baking Industry Exposition, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 17 through September 21, welcomed the industry after a three-year hiatus from events. Close to 20,000 professionals registered for the expo, ready to take their baking businesses to the next level after pandemic-induced challenges filled much of the gap in the show’s three-year cycle. Over the four-day expo, attendees flooded the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center, looking for the latest equipment, ingredient and supply… Read more →

Film-maker turned bread-baker scoops top award LAS VEGAS (September 21, 2022)—Guy Frenkel of Céor in Santa Fe Springs, California has been declared the Overall Winner of the Tiptree World Bread Awards USA with IBIE, the nation’s leading celebration of the art of bread-baking, with his sourdough loaf. Stars of the bread-baking world gathered at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), the Western Hemisphere’s biggest baking convention, in Las Vegas on Tuesday September 20 for the announcement of the winners of the prestigious Awards, which were held at IBIE for the first time since their inception. Frenkel’s sourdough loaf, named ‘Glorious… Read more →

MEDIA CONTACT: Julie Franks [email protected] WASHINGTON (August 18, 2022)—The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE)—the largest and most comprehensive event in the Western Hemisphere for the grain-based food industry—together with Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, will recognize its 2022 BEST in Baking award winners during the triennial trade show, Sept. 17-21 in Las Vegas. Introduced in 2010, the BEST in Baking program recognizes suppliers and bakers who are leading the way and tackling some of the industry’s most paramount topics. This year categories have expanded to address two increasingly important issues for the baking industry—automation & robotics and plant efficiency—making it the largest… Read more →

WASHINGTON (August 4, 2022)—The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), commonly known as the Baking Expo™, is pleased to announce that legendary baker Duff Goldman and his cover band, Foie Grock will perform at the 2022 event during a special happy hour event. Presented by AB Mauri North America, The Rockin’ Pint will take place on Monday, September 19 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in West Hall – Ballroom W326. IBIE brings together baking industry professionals from all segments of the grain-based foods industry for the Western Hemisphere’s largest event to be held September 18-21, 2022, in Las Vegas. “We are thrilled to… Read more →

WASHINGTON (May 25, 2022)—After two years of recognizing the USA’s bread heroes virtually, Tiptree World Bread Awards are back to their bread and butter: celebrating the great loaves created by our nation’s bakers. For the first time since the Awards’ inception, the judging and awards reception will be held at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), held Sept. 17-22, 2022, in Las Vegas. “It’s such a joy to be holding the Awards in the real world,” said Caroline Kenyon, Founder/Director of the Awards. “We are so looking forward to that wonderful sight (and perfume) of hundreds of freshly baked loaves… Read more →

Cake Decorating Professionals Invited to Apply Through April 30 WASHINGTON (March 8, 2022)—Imagination and artistry will take center stage during the Retail Bakers of America’s (RBA) 21st Annual Pillsbury Bakers’ Plus Creative Cake Decorating Competition. Held September 17-21, 2022, at IBIE (commonly known as the Baking Expo™ , the largest baking industry event in the Americas), this nationally renowned contest to shine a light on the world’s top professional cake decorators. “Beautiful cakes are made of much more than flour and sugar—they also require passion, ingenuity, attention to detail, and a wide range of technical abilities,” said Lynn Schurman, RBA… Read more →

Expanded Industry Award Categories Include Sustainability, Automation/Robotics and More WASHINGTON (January 6, 2022)—The application process for the 2022 BEST in Baking industry awards program is now open. Presented by the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), in partnership with Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery (SF&WB), this esteemed program recognizes bakers and suppliers making an impact. As critical initiatives within the global baking industry have evolved, so have this year’s award categories. In 2022, IBIE and SF&WB will honor forward-thinking companies in the areas of sustainability, workforce development, sanitation, and product innovation, as well as two new award categories: plant efficiency and… Read more →

Washington, D.C.—October 19, 2021 — Today, the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE)—commonly known as the Baking Expo™ and the Western Hemisphere’s largest baking industry event—opened 2022 booth space selection to all companies in the grain-based food industry. Following advanced space sales only available to sponsoring association member companies and 2019 exhibitors, the show floor is 80 percent sold and the remaining space is anticipated to fill quickly. This comes after a record-setting 2019 event, where the exhibit hall sold out completely, despite a 10% increase in show floor space. Nearly 1,000 exhibitors (including 237 new to IBIE) and 7 million… Read more →

Washington, D.C. — 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. IBIE’s education program, IBIEducate, will feature nearly 100 learning opportunities to address the specific needs of attendees in every… Read more →

Washington, D.C. (August 11, 2021) – Registration is now open for IBIEducate 2021, a new kind of educational event for the entire baking industry. 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. The anticipated… Read more →