• CEO Insights: The Importance of Teamwork

    I’m sure you’ve all heard of Ted Williams, the greatest hitter in the history of baseball. He was the last player in Major League Baseball to hit over .400 in a season. He understood the mechanics and the mental game of hitting better than any other player to play the game.

  • Thought Leadership Work-Life Balance

    There are moments in life when your whole world changes. Moving to a new city. Starting a new career. Getting married. Having a child. Retirement.

  • BEMA Member Company Spotlight - EDME Food Ingredients Ltd

    Learn more about BEMA member company EDME Food Ingredients Ltd. as Wes Luczak interviews Aymeric De Foucher, International Sales Manager for the company.

  • BEMA Staff Spotlight - Wes Luczak

    Learn more about BEMA staff member Wes Luczak, the Membership Manager of BEMA.

  • MARISSA SERTICH VELIE NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RETAIL BAKERS OF AMERICA

    The Retail Bakers of America today announced the choice of Marissa Sertich Velie as executive director. Velie steps into this role following more than 5 years as the education & certification director.

  • Press Release BEMA Welcomes New Team Members

    Overland Park, KS: Recognizing the diversity of skill sets and talent required for the next phase of their strategic growth, BEMA is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the staff, Wesley (Wes) Luczak and Ella Bowers. Both new hires bring with them a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm that will be instrumental in supporting and advancing the mission of BEMA to create authentic connections that improve its members’ businesses and the industries they serve.

  • What Does it Mean to be a Member?

    Humans are hard-wired to belong. We seek out others who share our hobbies, our faiths, and our struggles. Our professional lives are no different. Everyone wants to work someplace where they feel like an important part of the company; a contributing member of the team.

  • Episode 5: The Impacts Of A Career In The Baking Industry With Fred Springer

    Kerwin talks with recent Baking Hall of Fame inductee, Fred Springer, about his career and special moments in the baking industry and special moments.

  • CEO Insights: What Does It Mean To Be A Leader?

    It’s March, and the funny thing about March is that everyone is a college basketball fan in March.

  • Holding Steady

    On Thursday, February 22, viewers saw a snapshot of Baking & Snack’s 2024 Capital Spending Outlook report. Responses from 156 industry decision makers revealed a commonality of cost concerns including ongoing labor issues, rising raw materials costs and inflationary pressures with labor and raw material costs remaining top challenges.