IBIE/ Planning began for IBIE 2019 with a team meeting in Chicago.

INDUSTRY/ The Grain Foods Foundation with BEMA’s support, launched the Eat a Sandwich campaign to support the industry and engage with consumers in a fun unique way.

SUMMIT/Member engagement at Summit reached an all-time high. The guest speakers shared findings on sustainability and the needs of global producers

EDUCATION/ THe Sanitary Design Workshop connected food and beverage leaders during a hands-on, multi-step simulation focused on food safety and sanitary design principles.

LEADERSHIP/ Kerwin Broan attended AIBs Baking Science and Technology graduation and presented the Excellence in Laboratory Leadership Award

CONVENTION/ Convention provided insights from baking leaders within the Canadian, tortilla/flatbread, organic markets and the CLIF Bar Company

CONNECTIONS/ In three hours, BEMA Connect hosted 156 mini-meetings between bakers and suppliers

GIVEBACK/ BEMA partnered with Heart to Heart International and hosted an online fundraiser helping families impacted by the fall hurricanes

BEMA-U/ BEMA-U welcomed its first class of graduates from the 3-session Transformational Leadership program. The course provides insight into developing self-awareness, enhancing performance and building a personal leadership strategy.

MEMBERS/ Kerwin Brown and Kelly Allen kicked off the Tour De BEMA road trip and visited several members along the east coast