KANSAS CITY, MO — The next generation of leaders in the industry are making waves, and Commercial Baking wants to shine a spotlight on those changemakers. Nominations for the 2025 class of Industry Innovators are open through Oct. 13.

Industry Innovators, published each December in Commercial Baking’s Innovations Annual, recognizes a diverse range of young professionals on a track toward leadership who are active in their companies and the baking industry.

Last year’s honorees included up-and-comers from the following companies:

• Alpha Baking Co.
• Aspire Bakeries
• Bimbo Bakeries USA
• The Campbell’s Co.
• Chattanooga Bakery
• David’s Cookies
• Flowers Foods
• Fritsch
• HaF Equipment
• The Killer Brownie Co.
• Mediterra Bakehouse
• Puratos USA
• Rademaker USA
• Slow Dough Bread Co.
• White Castle

Check out the Industry Innovators class of 2024.

Direct any questions regarding the recognition or nomination process to Mari Rydings at mari@avantfoodmedia.com.