As the global grain-based food industry’s largest, most important trade event in the Western Hemisphere, IBIE covers the latest trends in every sector of the baking industry. No matter if you produce salty snacks, chocolate confection, cookies, cakes, or brownies — the products, equipment, and education you’re looking for is ALL BAKED IN. With the popularity of cannabis-infused foods at an all-time high, there’s never been a better time to explore this budding industry segment.
This year, IBIE is partnering with Cannabis Products, a top publication covering cannabis food and beverage baking trends, to bring you the IBIE Cannabis Central pavilion. This captivating new show feature in the North Hall shines a light on cannabis baked goods, allowing attendees to meet with suppliers who support this unique industry space and learn from experts during the many sessions taking place on-stage.
Infused with Educational Insights
This bustling pavilion will be a must-see destination for those interested in learning about the unique business challenges and opportunities in the cannabis foods space. Learn about the nuances of working with this popular ingredient in terms of R&D, legal and regulatory, manufacturing, labeling, packaging, sourcing, distribution, and commercialization. This pavilion is just the spark you need to launch or scale your operation from trends to product innovation and go-to-market strategies to manufacturing insights.
Speakers Include:
| Steffen Weck | President & CEO | Food Business Consulting |
| Steven Schain | Attorney | Schain Law Firm |
| Peggy Moore | Owner | Love’s Oven Bakery |
| Hilary Brown | Director of Technical and Analytical Services | SōRSE Technology |
| Matt Anderson | Founder/CEO | Vanguard Scientific |
| Stephanie Gorecki | VP of Product Development | Cresco Labs |
| Jeff Chan | Co-Founder & CEO | Radicle Science |
| Jerry Smiley | Founder | Strategic Growth Partners |
| Tara Froemming | CMO | Healthy Food Ingredients |
Schedule & Sessions:
| Date | Time | Session Title | Author | Title / Company |
| Sunday, Sep 18 | 1:00 – 1:45 pm | Cannabis as an Ingredient | Jessica Cristadoro | Owner The Vivid Team / Food Business Consulting |
| Sunday, Sep 18 | 2:00 – 2:45 pm | The Future of Hemp Cannabinoid Innovation; How Brands Can Meet Safety, Quality and Efficacy Standards | Tara Froemming | Marketing Specialist Healthy Food Ingredients |
| Sunday, Sep 18 | 3:00 – 3:45 pm | The Effects of THC, CBD, Rare Cannabinoids and How to Harness Them | Jeff Chen | CEO Radicle Science |
| Sunday, Sep 18 | 4:00 – 4:45 pm | How To Start a Cannabis Business | Peggy Moore | CEO Love Bakery |
| Monday, Sep 19 | 1:00 – 1:45 pm | Cannabis Trends in Bakery | Jerry Smiley | Partner Strategic Growth Partners, Inc. |
| Monday, Sep 19 | 2:00 – 2:45 pm | Cannabis 101 Development: What I Wish I Had Known About Working with Cannabis | Steffen Weck | Owner Food Business Consulting |
| Monday, Sep 19 | 3:00 – 3:45 pm | Demystifying the Cannabis Extraction Process for Commercial Scale | Matt Anderson | CEO Vanguard Scientific |
| Monday, Sep 19 | 4:00 – 4:45 pm | Multi-facility Quality Control | Stephanie Gorecki | VP, Product Development Cresco Labs |
| Tuesday, Sep 20 | 1:00 – 1:45 pm | How to Infuse Baked Goods with Cannabis-Derived Products…LEGALLY | Steven Schain | Senior Counsel Schain Law Firm |
| Tuesday, Sep 20 | 2:00 – 2:45 pm | Formulating with Cannabis Flavor | Jessica Cristadoro | Owner The Vivid Team / Food Business Consulting |
| Tuesday, Sep 20 | 3:00 – 3:45 pm | Cannabis Ingredients for Baked Goods: Safety, Quality, and Usage | Hilary Brown | Director of Technical and Analytical Services SōRSE Technology |
*More to be announced.
Are you interested in showcasing your brand here?
We’re providing a turnkey exhibiting experience. You’ll receive a branded booth space, complimentary lead retrieval, a 4′ draped table, seating, carpet, and electrical, all for one flat rate.
Businesses that specialize in the following categories are a great fit:
| Product Development | Production Scaling |
| Manufacturing | Food Safety |
| Regulation/Security | Ingredients |
| Packaging/Labeling | Equipment |
| Marketing | Formulation |
| Testing | Design |
