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Convention 2025 Reflection: Navigating Cross-border Trade in Uncertain Times
As global trade policies shift rapidly under new leadership, manufacturers face mounting uncertainty. At BEMA Convention 2025, Shawn Marie Jarosz, Chief Trade Strategist at TradeMoves, led an in-depth session examining the current trade environment and what U.S. baking manufacturers should expect next.
Convention 2025 Reflection: Talent to Compete
At BEMA Convention 2025, Carolyn Lee of the Manufacturing Institute addressed the urgent labor shortage in manufacturing, highlighting the need to upskill current employees, engage future talent, and invest in second-chance hiring. From mentorship to workforce development, her message was clear: building a resilient talent pipeline starts from within and extends into the community.
Convention 2025 Reflection: Taste of the Tropics
At BEMA Convention 2025, panelists from Puerto Rico and Jamaica shared firsthand insights into the Caribbean baking market, from the popularity of Pan Sobao and dense white loaves to labor challenges and equipment logistics. Their stories highlighted regional resilience, export growth, and the power of elevating the profession of baking across borders.
Convention 2025 Reflection: Keynote Speaker
BEMA Convention 2025 keynote speaker Chris Clews used iconic ’80s pop culture moments, from The Karate Kid to The Goonies, to share powerful, relevant leadership lessons. With humor and heart, he reminded attendees to breathe, show kindness, embrace change, and leave a lasting legacy, one handwritten note or Baby Ruth at a time.
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.
BEMA Member Company Spotlight – TP Food Group – North America Inc.
Learn more about BEMA member company TP Food Group North America as Wes Luczak interviews Nicola Menardo, President of the company.
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.
Press Release: A Lifetime of Service – Dennis Gunnell
BEMA proudly honors Dennis Gunnell with the Fred Springer Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing over four decades of hands-on leadership, continuous improvement, and a visionary commitment to service, collaboration, and mentorship in the baking industry.
CEO Insights: Twenty Years with BEMA: From a One-Person Office to a Global Baking Family
What started as a leap of faith in 2005 has become the most rewarding journey of my professional life. Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of watching BEMA grow into a thriving, global community - rooted in purpose, powered by people, and guided by a shared passion for the baking industry.
Steps To Completing Your IBIE 2025 Exhibitor Portal Profile
Completing your IBIE Exhibitor Profile ensures your company is easy to find - both in the printed show guide and the IBIE mobile app! It only takes a few minutes and helps drive booth traffic, showcase your products, and highlight special offers.
Thought Leadership: How to Set and Achieve Goals That Last
Are your New Year's resolutions already a distant memory? Discover how to set goals that stick with proven strategies from Locke and Latham’s goal-setting theory. Whether personal or professional, learn how to stay motivated and reach your goals this year!
Press Release: Baking Industry Forum (BIF): 2025-2026 Roster Announcement
Overland Park, KS: Kicking off what is sure to be an impactful year, BEMA is announcing the 2025-2026 members of the Baking Industry Forum (BIF).
