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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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?

On Thursday, June 22, Convention 2023 brought together a panel of bakers to share their perspectives on how to keep pace and continue growth. The discussion included the many ups and downs of vertical integration including consumer interaction, innovation, industry changes, e-commerce, private label, speed to market and equipment needs.

The last couple of years have brought into sharp focus the many benefits of technology. For example, when outside people were not allowed inside a facility during COVID, technology offered the ability to be responsive by providing expertise while maintaining the safety of workers inside the facility.