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Convention 2025 Reflection: BEMA Intel
BEMA Intel equips baking industry leaders with powerful business intelligence through quarterly trend reports, market data dashboards, and member insights. From validating sales trends to uncovering strategic blind spots, members shared how BEMA Intel helps them make smarter, more confident decisions in a shifting marketplace.
In The Kitchen Ep8: Preparing for BEMA Convention 2025
Join Kelly Allen, Emily Bowers and BEMA Chairman Clay Miller in the kitchen as they discuss all things Convention! From unique networking events, sponsors, tours & more, you won't want to miss this episode.
Chris Clews Keynote Speaker at BEMA Convention 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Chris Clews, a keynote speaker, author, and expert in ‘80s pop culture, will be headlining Convention 2025! With over 20 years of corporate marketing experience, Chris brings a unique blend of career development, life lessons, and nostalgia from iconic ‘80s films. Get ready for a fun and insightful session on communication, leadership, and leaving a lasting impact—packed with memorable lessons from classics like The Princess Bride, The Breakfast Club, and more. Plus, test your ‘80s knowledge with a Mix Tape Quiz for a chance to win exciting prizes!
In The Kitchen Ep6: Getting Ready for NEXUS 2024!
Join Kelly and Emily In the Kitchen as they chat about what to expect at NEXUS 2024! Kelly and Emily highlight how NEXUS is designed to be an event for everyone to attend from executive level to industry up-and-comers. If you're curious about NEXUS education sessions and networking events, don't miss this episode!
Mike Gude awarded BEMA Lifetime Achievement Award at BEMA Convention 2024
Let's hear it one more time for BEMA's Fred Springer Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Mike Gude!
Convention 2024 – Baking Industry Association Landscape
On Saturday, June 29, BEMA Convention 2024 brought together an industry panel for a Q&A session discussing association strategic initiatives and opportunities for collaboration. The industry panel included representatives from the American Society of Baking (ASB), the American Bakers Association (ABA), the Grain Foods Foundation (GFF), the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI), and BEMA.
Convention 2024 – PepsiCo Foods Journey to RCBR Compliance
On Saturday, June 29, BEMA Convention 2024 guests welcomed Rob Cotton, R&D Director, Packaging Sustainable Materials, PepsiCo who discussed how the company is proactively developing a range of new biodegradable materials to adapt to the evolving regulatory environment of RCBR (Recyclable, Compostable, Biodegradable and Reusable) compliance.
Convention 2024 – Panel: Snack Sensation
On Saturday, June 29, BEMA Convention 2024 brought together an industry panel focused on the increasing prevalence of snacking and the growing consumer desire for more snack variety.
Workforce 2024: Knowledge Graphs: An Enabler of Supplier Discoverability and Enabling Digital Supply Chains
On Friday, June 28, professors Farhad Ameri and Binil Starly from Arizona State University (ASU) joined the Workforce Edition of BEMA Convention to offer members of the baking industry a glimpse into the powerful use of data within the supply chain.
Workforce 2024: Industrial Data Flow from Machine Assets
Workforce Edition culminated with a session on the Industrial Data Flow from Machine Assets and the growing complexity of data in factories from Binil Starly, Director of the School of Manufacturing Systems and Network, ASU.
Workforce 2024: Building Factory Dashboards for Industrial Internet of Things
On Friday, June 28, Workforce Edition continued with a session on Building Factory Dashboards for Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) from Binil Starly, Director of the School of Manufacturing Systems and Network, ASU. The session looked at next-generation dashboards and advancements in data analytics and machine learning.
In The Kitchen Ep5: Getting Ready For Convention 2024
Wondering what to pack and what events you or your family may be attending at #bemaconvention2024?
