Press Releases

Overland Park, KS: BEMA is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for Convention 2024. Alex Weber, international keynote speaker, award-winning leader, author and American Ninja Warrior competitor and host will share his Unstoppable strategy to inspire engagement, gain a competitive edge, and unlock record-breaking achievements.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 10, 2024) — For the first time in the show’s history, the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) — known as the Baking Expo™ and the Western Hemisphere’s largest baking industry event — will combine both rounds of its Priority Space Selection and application process into one streamlined space assignment process for members of American Bakers Association, BEMA and Retail Bakers of America, as well as renewing IBIE 2022 exhibitors.

September 19 – Dallas, Texas— RealWear, the pioneer of hands-free wearable computers for frontline professionals, has caught the eye of Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA), the international trade association representing leading bakery and food equipment manufacturers and suppliers.

Overland Park, KS: On Friday, June 23, BEMA elected new members and renewed terms for current representatives on its executive committee and Board of Directors during the General Membership meeting at BEMA’s Convention 2023 in Montage Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina.

Overland Park, KS: BEMA’s mission is to connect and serve through the provision of education and resources to our members and the industries they serve. This includes sharing information through a range of innovative storytelling media.

Overland Park, KS: Labor shortages and skill gaps remain pressing issues the baking industry cannot afford to ignore. With this in mind, BEMA is proud to partner with Arizona State University (ASU), Phoenix, to address these important issues.

Overland Park, KS: With just one month to go before Convention 2023, BEMA’s Membership Value & Engagement Committee is proud to announce the winner of the 2023 BEMA Ascend scholarship.

Avant Food Media, a B2B media provider exclusively dedicated to the baking industry, is proud to announce the launch of its newest title, Craft to Crumb.

Overland Park, KS: BEMA is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for Convention 2023. Jeff Havens, a motivational business growth expert, will share his signature style of well-researched and relevant business insights wrapped in charismatic, comedic entertainment.

Washington, DC - The American Bakers Association (ABA) is pleased to welcome five new members to their Board of Directors.