Industry

The baking industry provides experiences that leave a lasting impression. The opening moments of the show floor at IBIE: spectacular. The one-of-a-kind connections that are created at BEMA’s conventions: memorable. The details of mass food production learned during a plant tour: amazing.

In Episode 1 of On A Roll With Kerwin Brown, Kerwin welcomes Tim Cook and Mark Hotze as they share their experiences working in the baking equipment and manufacturing industry and try a few treats from around the world.

In Episode 1 of In The Kitchen with Kelly and Emily, we welcome Rene Boudreaux as our guest, discuss details about the upcoming BEMA Convention 2023, and enjoy a dessert and cocktail.

I often wonder what my 11- or 12-year-old self would make of where I’m at in my life today. Would I really believe that the choices I was making would lead to where I am now?

The BEMA Intel quarterly summary is now live. Read the highlights from Jason Ward, AMF Bakery Systems.

A recent article from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) shed some light on a few workplace trends that are important for all industries to take into account this year.

Over the last couple of years, the industry has faced incredible hurdles. The combination of inflationary challenges, labor shortages and increased raw material costs are ever-present.

Transformation is at the heart of the baking business. In fact, it’s what we do. Every facet of this industry is geared toward taking something (raw ingredients) and transforming it into something else (baked goods). Regardless of the specific nature of your involvement, you’re in the transformation business.

2023 is off to an incredible start. One theme I already see carrying over from last year is the expediency of what can happen when those in the industry come together for a common goal. By the time you read this, we’ll be just over 200 days away from NEXUS, powered by BEMA and ABA.

This year, the BEMA team celebrated the holiday season by creating a homemade international baked good.