In September 1918, at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago, George E. Dean and others joined forces to organize BEMA to help with the WWI war effort....

BEMA reveals a new look focusing on the many ways BEMA and its members add value to the industry....

In 2015, the first BEMA Connect was held at Convention, creating a new way for suppliers and bakers to connect. . The first year yielded 120 business meetings in just two hours....

In 2014, as a direct response to feedback from our members, BEMA launched BEMA-U. . The goal of the program is to deliver impactful training opportunities for our members and those working in the baking industry....

BEMA joined forces with American Bakers Association and AIB International to fund the rewrite of the BISSC/ANSI Z50.2. . What an honor to support the continued growth of our industry and continued improvements to baking safety and sanitation....

In 2009, BEMA worked with their partners and industry associations to develop the Sanitary Design Workshop. . This groundbreaking program emphasizes the importance of sanitary equipment and process design....