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In The Kitchen Ep1: What To Expect At BEMA Convention 2023
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.
CEO Insights: The Risk and Reward of Failure
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?
Q4 Instant Intel with Jason Ward, AMF Bakery Systems
The BEMA Intel quarterly summary is now live. Read the highlights from Jason Ward, AMF Bakery Systems.
Thought Leadership: Tracking Trends in DEI, Flexibility, and Benefits
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.
BEMA Board Member Spotlight: Mike La Valle
Learn more about BEMA Board Member Mike La Valle.
Press Release: Avant Food Media Debuts New Title Craft To Crumb
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.
Press Release: Jeff Havens Headlines Convention 2023
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.
CEO Insights: Thinking Bigger, Playing Smarter
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.
Meet The New Team Member: Morgan Gittemeier
Meet BEMA's new team member: Morgan Gittemeier. Morgan will work as a Project Coordinator for BEMA. Learn more about Morgan and what her role will include while working for BEMA.
Thought Leadership: Changes, big and small, are transforming the baking industry
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.
CEO Insights: A NEXUS Mindset
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.
Happy Holidays From BEMA
This year, the BEMA team celebrated the holiday season by creating a homemade international baked good.












