Industry Stories

Kerwin Brown shares his experience in learning about the Women's Bakery, as well as insights from his trip to Rwanda to see the bakeries in action.

It’s no secret that workforce development is a major challenge in today’s baking industry. At IBIEducate we learned that 78 percent of baking companies are reporting a shortage of employees and at IBIE 2019 we awarded BEST in Baking industry awards to companies that are working to tackle this important issue. In addition, we’re working to create a strong workforce in the future through our new Student Immersion Program, which gives emerging industry professionals a taste of the industry and tools to kickstart their careers.

Every three years, the entire baking community comes together at IBIE to experience new technology, access best-in-class education, find inspiration and connect with important resources. Because this is the venue where baking professionals in all roles and from every industry segment join together, the progress that originates at IBIE helps to shape the future of the global grain-based foods industry.

JLS Automation promoted Mike Newcome to Vice President of Sales.

Shick Esteve, worldwide leader in ingredient handling solutions, announces the grand opening of its 108,000 square-foot manufacturing expansion at 4323 Clary Blvd, Kansas City, MO - USA.

For nearly 50 years, Earth Day has served as a reminder of how important it is for us all to be good stewards of our planet. At IBIE and Flowers Foods, we recognize that sustainability makes the industry stronger and increases profitability over the long term. Flowers is committed to applying sustainability processes to all aspects of its business. Working with team members, business partners, suppliers, and customers, we continually look to prevent waste of water, packaging, energy, and other resources.

Emily Bowers, Senior Director, Education & Operations at BEMA, shares insights on the generational challenges facing the Agricultural industry.

Shick Esteve announced the promotion of Blake Day to Executive Vice President and CFO.

It’s almost time for the International Baking Industry Exposition, the global grain-based food industry’s largest, most comprehensive trade event in the Western Hemisphere. There are many new and exciting features in store this year, from new show floor areas dedicated to the artisan bread industry to the most robust IBIEducate program to-date. IBIE is, of course, an international bakery expo, so you’ll experience unequaled opportunities to connect with a broad range of industry professionals from all over the world.

The costs associated with high turnover rates will significantly hurt a business. To combat the ill effects of insufficient training, bakeries should start from the beginning. They need to look at the culture they are building and empower employees across the business to cover more ground.