KANSAS CITY, MO — There’s more to the baking industry than meets the eye. From the diversity of its baked goods to the range of customers and consumers it serves, each category plays a significant role in feeding people every day. Yet, while bakers collectively face similar obstacles — including workforce shortages, ingredient costs, regulatory shifts and tariffs — each segment has its specific challenges.
The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), set for Sept. 14-17 in Las Vegas, is designed for bakers to find resources and solutions to address those challenges.
Co-owned by the American Bakers Association (ABA) and BEMA and supported by the Retail Bakers of America, the triennial event offers a centralized location for professionals to network and troubleshoot common issues. Not only does it house one million square feet of innovation, but it also hosts IBIEducate, the largest baking industry education event in the Western Hemisphere, with more than 250 sessions, demos and workshops.
Taking advantage of what IBIE has to offer will help bakers and manufacturers of any specialty conduct their vital work. In addition to education, the tradeshow floor offers bakers a chance to interact with hundreds of exhibiting companies to solve their operational challenges.