Press Release: Baking Industry Forum (BIF): 2025-2026 Roster Announcement
Overland Park, KS: Kicking off what is sure to be an impactful year, BEMA is announcing the 2025-2026 members of the Baking Industry Forum (BIF)....
Baking Industry Forum
What is BIF?
BIF is a small group of bakers and suppliers who come together to discuss topics and issues facing the commercial baking industry. The group provides the industry with a strong resource for ideas and expertise based on research and years of experience. Issues they have tackled in the past include preparations for FSMA, the importance of training, how to hire veterans, safety and more.
2025 – 2026 Roster
Suppliers
Brandon Brilliant
General ManagerAMF Bakery Systems
Jon Miller
Director of Business DevelopmentA M King
Matt Zielsdorf
Global Category Manager Specialty Bread & PastryMiddleby Bakery
Mitch Lindsey
Sr. Sales Account ManagerBurford Corp
Nick Magistrelli
Vice President of SalesRademaker USA, LLC
Ron Cardey
Vice President of Business DevelopmentSt. John’s Packaging
Trent Wanamaker
Sales Vice President of National AcctsCain Food Industries
Bakers
Chad Larson
Vice President/COOMel-O-Cream Donuts International Inc.
John Mulloy, Jr.
Director of Operations151 Foods
Justus Larson
Vice President of OperationsUS Bakery
Karl Thorson
Food Safety & Sanitation ManagerGeneral Mills
Mike Porter
President & COONew Horizons Baking Company
Richard Ybarra
Sr. Manager of Manufacturing EngineeringPublix Super Markets, Inc
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