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Press Release: BEMA Announces Seb Terry as Keynote Speaker for Convention 2026
BEMA is pleased to announce that Seb Terry, internationally recognized keynote speaker and expert on personal transformation, peak performance, and creating environments for success, will deliver a keynote address at BEMA’s Convention 2026. Seb will take the stage on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
On A Roll Episode 18: Combining Engineering, Maintenance, And New Technology
Kerwin Brown interviews Eugenio Alvarez, VP Global Engineering and Maintenance at Grupo Bimbo, as he shares his path to the baking industry, his perspective on leadership, and his experience leading teams in engineering maintenance, and new technologies.
Press Release: BEMA Announces Promotion of Emily Bowers to Executive Vice President
BEMA is pleased to announce the promotion of Emily Bowers to the role of Executive Vice President, recognizing ten years of dedicated service and exceptional leadership across the organization and the industry. Emily’s promotion reflects BEMA’s commitment to strong leadership, sound governance, and organizational excellence. BEMA congratulates Emily on this well-deserved achievement and looks forward to the continued impact she will make in her expanded role.
On A Roll Episode 17: A Path Through The Food Industry Into Baking
In this interview with Kerwin Brown, Jeff Shura of Flowers Foods shares his path to the baking industry, his leadership approach, and tips for those who are just getting started in the industry.
CEO Insights: Preparing for the Agentic AI Revolution in Baking
Artificial intelligence is no longer just analyzing data - it’s beginning to take action. As agentic AI emerges, the baking industry stands on the brink of a transformation where autonomous systems can predict demand, optimize logistics, and streamline operations in ways once unimaginable.
On A Roll Ep16: A Career In International Sales In The Baking Industry
In this interview with Kerwin Brown, Mike Cornelis of Bundy Baking Solutions reflects on his journey through the baking industry, from his beginnings in Illinois with a communications degree to an unexpected career in pan manufacturing and international sales.
Press Release: IBIE 2025 Sets New Standard for the Global Baking Industry
IBIE 2025 exceeded expectations, drawing more than 19,000 industrial and retail baking professionals, spanning 96 countries, and featuring 1,005 exhibitors across a record-setting 451,000 square feet of exhibit space. Among them, more than 180 BEMA member exhibitors elevated their brand and visibility.
Thought Leadership: Unlocking Year-Round Value Through BEMA Events and Engagement
IBIE may happen every three years, but BEMA brings the industry together all year long. Renewing your membership ensures you stay connected to the people, ideas, and opportunities that move your business forward.
Press Release: BEMA’s Board of Directors Is Building A Vision And Setting A Path
Building on a series of successful BEMA events -- Convention, NEXUS and IBIE to highlight a few -- where members were celebrated and the focus was on connections, BEMA’s Board of Directors is spending late October proactively planning for the next era of member resources, industry collaborations, and the advancement of impactful educational partnerships.
On A Roll Ep15: A Distinguished Career In Baking That Spans The Globe
In this episode of On a Roll, Kerwin Brown sits down with Jorge Zarate, Senior Executive with Grupo Bimbo, for a fascinating conversation about his nearly four decades in the baking industry.
On A Roll Ep14: Turning A Childhood Passion For Baking Into A Career
In this episode of On a Roll, Kerwin Brown interviews Marissa Sertich Velie, Executive Director of The Retail Bakers of America. In the conversation, they chat about her journey from childhood baker to baker to industry leader.
CEO Insights: It’s a Small World for the Baking Industry
From the Caribbean to Japan, the baking industry is more connected than ever. BEMA is embracing this global reality by breaking language barriers, fostering international relationships, and ensuring bakers everywhere can share knowledge, innovation, and opportunity.
