thought leadership

Jon Lakefish walks the baking industry through practical AI strategies to implement with your team today.

Build momentum with Seb Terry's keynote delivered at BEMA Convention 2026 in Waimea, Hawaii. Forward his inspirational message onto your team.

You may have noticed that BEMA’s website has a new look — and we’re proud of it. But this update wasn’t just about improving what you see. It was about rebuilding what you don’t. 

As we evaluated our systems, we realized something important: even when the front end works well enough, the backend processes can quietly limit your effectiveness. That realization led us to step back, assess how we were collecting and using data, and ultimately redesign our internal systems to better serve our members. 

The experience reinforced a lesson that applies far beyond BEMA. 

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.

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!

Discover how early networking, from volunteering to building industry relationships, can open unexpected doors and shape your career success.

How, when and where people work has been a hot topic for the last few years.

There are moments in life when your whole world changes. Moving to a new city. Starting a new career. Getting married. Having a child. Retirement.

Humans are hard-wired to belong. We seek out others who share our hobbies, our faiths, and our struggles. Our professional lives are no different. Everyone wants to work someplace where they feel like an important part of the company; a contributing member of the team.

The perfect mix of ingredients is essential to crafting delicious baked goods. If you just throw a few ingredients into a bowl then dump them into a pan to bake without mixing, you could have a less than successful result. It’s the mixing that turns raw ingredients into a snacking delight.