The new year is nearly upon us, nearly two weeks away.  It's always fun to look back on the year and reflect on some of our highlights.  Thank you to our wonderful members, allied associations, vendors who joined us in 2017 and made the year a...

20 December, 2017 /

The 2018 Membership Drive is going on now!  Make sure to purchase or renew your membership before February 1st to ensure your company maintains full member benefits, which includes IBIE status, networking opportunities, education benefits and more.  The date has recently changed as the IBIE...

19 December, 2017 /

We are so excited to kick off the registration for BEMA’s 2018 Summit! Not only will this year's meeting celebrate our centennial but it is also is full of great educational sessions and networking events for attendees. Here's a brief overview of what to expect at...

15 December, 2017 /

Kerwin Brown, President & CEO of BEMA traveled to Washington DC, November 28-November 30 to attend the ABA/ATBI meeting. The agenda included several discussions around identifying the most costly and disruptive issues within the baking business. Brown noted, "The networking at this meeting was priceless, as it...

01 December, 2017 /

BEMA is pleased to announce the promotion of Emily Bowers as BEMA’s new Senior Director, Education & Operations.  Emily has worked for BEMA for nearly two years and has grown considerably in her scope and contribution to the organization. In her previous role, Director of Education...

20 November, 2017 /

BEMA elected new members to its executive committee and board of directors at its 2017 Convention.  Don Osborne, Team Leader, Intralox, was elected chairman of the board of directors. Don Osborne joined Intralox 15 years ago and has spent the last six years overseas managing bakery...

01 October, 2017 /

The Clif Bar & Company describes its sustainability model in four words, think like a tree. Trees are strong, run on 100 percent renewable energy, recycle all waste and sustain and improve places they grow. This metaphor relates to the food company as they work...

29 June, 2017 /