Rise to the BEST
Is your company setting a standard of excellence in the baking industry?
Together with Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, the International Baking Industry Exhibition (IBIE)’s BEST in Baking Program will honor suppliers and bakeries committed to excellence in the industry’s most paramount topics—from sustainability and supply chain innovation to workforce development and automation. Submit your application today to be recognized among the best in the industry and gain valuable exposure for your company. As a qualifying participant, you will be featured in Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s IBIE Show Issue, in IBIE pre-show promotions and in the BEST in Baking Lounge at IBIE 2022.
2022 IBIE Best in Baking Program Overview and Criteria
For 2022, IBIE and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery have updated the BEST in Baking Program to recognize IBIE exhibitors and baker attendees who have achieved excellence in several key categories.
Suppliers and bakers that meet application criteria are welcome to apply for a BEST in Baking honor between January 3 – April 30, 2022.
Note: All qualifying submissions must outline advancements that have taken place within the past three years. One exemplary submission will qualify for Top Honors in each category or subcategory.
SUSTAINABILITY
Equipment, ingredients, packaging, technology, or other process that improves efficiency, reduces energy use, reduces environmental impact, and/or otherwise brings a notable sustainability to the baking industry.
* This category is open to suppliers only.
Automation & Robotics- NEW FOR 2022
Equipment or other technology that automates a manual process, improving throughput and reducing labor requirements.
* This category is open to suppliers only.
Plant Efficiency- NEW FOR 2022
Equipment, ingredients, packaging, technology, or other process not related to automation or robotics that improves operational efficiency.
Award subcategories:
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- Supplier
- Wholesale Bakery, High-Volume ($50 million or more in sales)
- Wholesale Bakery, Intermediate (up to $50 million in sales)
- Retail Bakery
* This category is open to suppliers and bakers.
Sanitation
Equipment, technology, and/or process that brings a notable level of improvement to equipment and/or facility sanitation in the baking industry
Award subcategories:
- Supplier
- Wholesale Bakery, High-Volume ($50 million or more in sales)
- Wholesale Bakery, Intermediate (up to $50 million in sales)
- Retail Bakery
* This category is open to suppliers and bakers.
Workforce Development
Supplier or bakery programs that foster sustainable development and ongoing growth of the baking industry workforce.
Award subcategories:
- Supplier
- Wholesale Bakery, High-Volume ($50 million or more in sales)
- Wholesale Bakery, Intermediate (up to $50 million in sales)
- Retail Bakery
* This category is open to suppliers and bakers.
Product Innovation
Bakeries that have implemented notable improvements related to ingredient sourcing, product development, packaging, and/or distribution to drive growth of a specific bakery product or product line and the bakery’s overall business.
Award subcategories:
- Wholesale Bakery, High-Volume ($50 million or more in sales)
- Wholesale Bakery, Intermediate (up to $50 million in sales)
- Retail Bakery
* This category is open to bakers only.
*Application Criteria: Bakery entrants must be registered and present at IBIE 2022 to win the award. Applications for suppliers must be 2022 exhibitors to be considered. All qualifying submissions must be new or significantly updated within the past three years. Entrants can apply in multiple categories. Bakers will be recognized in three classifications: Wholesale Bakery, High-Volume ($50 million or more in sales); Wholesale Bakery, Intermediate (up to $50 million in sales); and Retail Bakery. One exemplary submission will qualify for Top Honors in each category.
