• RealWear Hands-Free Wearable Solutions on the Rise in the Bakery Industry

    September 19 – Dallas, Texas— RealWear, the pioneer of hands-free wearable computers for frontline professionals, has caught the eye of Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA), the international trade association representing leading bakery and food equipment manufacturers and suppliers.

  • What to Expect at NEXUS 2023

    Join Kelly and Emily as they discuss what to expect at NEXUS 2023 including Spark sessions, education sessions, and opportunities for corporate meetings.

  • Jason Stricker Friendships, Opportunities and Legacy

    Writing this blog, these words about a dear friend, is hard but also healing. Each quarter BEMA focuses on a content theme, and while I would certainly move away from that theme in a situation as sad, unexpected and personal as losing Jason, I don’t want or need to.

  • Thought Leadership Creating an Encouraging Workplace

    Drawing inspiration from the TV show Ted Lasso, this article explores how fostering accountability, team unity, kindness, and empowerment can create a workplace culture that prioritizes mental health and leads to improved morale and productivity.

  • NEXUS 2023 Keynote Speaker - JJ Birden

    As a former NFL wide receiver, JJ knows what it takes to reach the highest level of performance and have the capacity to maintain it. Read about NEXUS 2023 Keynote Speaker, JJ Birden.

  • From Chemistry to Brand Building

    A discussion with Kerwin Brown and Wendi Ebbing, Vice President of Marketing at Bundy Baking Solutions, about her path into the baking industry.

  • Convention 2023 Reflection A Lifetime of Service

    The act of volunteering attracts individuals who have a mission to give back and their commitment reflects on the strength of an organization. By offering a place to get involved and make a difference, volunteering can become the heart of a service organization.

  • convention

    On Friday, June 23, Convention 2023 brought together a panel of bakers for a Q&A session with attendees to share their wins and challenges of the last year. The baker panel included Bill Quigg of Richmond Baking, Margaret Ann Marsh of Flowers Foods, OJ DeSouza of Signature Baking Company and Alexander Salameh, Bakery of France.

  • The Women’s Bakery Update

    On Saturday, June 24th, at the Chairman’s Dinner and Dance, BEMA Convention 2023 attendees had the opportunity to hear from Francoise.

  • Convention Reflection Keynote Speaker

    The internet, wheeled luggage, the little blue pill and iTunes – These disparate and life-changing innovations all started with a simple question. How could this product or process be improved?