World-class Experiences at IBE 2019

Held in Las Vegas from September 8-11, 2019, the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) will unveil new interactive experiences and welcome baking industry experts and stars to showcase industry innovation and trends.

“IBIE is the baking community’s best opportunity to come together and celebrate the industry’s advancements, develop new skills, build powerful relationships, collaborate to address challenges, and explore innovations,” IBIE chair Joe Turano said.

“Bakers can expect to see a broad range of trends on the Expo floor, from digital technology applications and scaled artisan baking solutions to continuously evolving ingredients and rise in direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales. There have been rapid advancements in the last three years and World-class Experiences IBIE 2019 is the place to see them.”

Two new state-of-the-art Artisan Marketplaces will welcome attendees to an artisan hub to showcase and celebrate the history and art of specialty baked goods. The IBIE Artisan Marketplace Crafted by Puratos and the IBIE Artisan Marketplace Crafted by Bread Bakers Guild of America will provide personalised and unique experiences for wholesale bakers looking to capitalise on growing trends and artisan bakers looking to hone their skills, make connections, and grow their businesses.

Attendees will enjoy opportunities to virtually tour the world’s only Sourdough Library, create their own personalised loaves of bread, and catch demos with Certified Master Bakers like Stanley Ginsberg, Leslie Mackie, Peter Reinhart and more.

Fresh Take Talks, presented by The Grain Foods Foundation, are designed to inspire and provide insights in quick 20-minute presentations that shed light on the latest in grain industry issues and the future of food. Tours will give attendees the opportunity to explore the world of baking in an engaging and unique way with newly-enhanced wholesale sector content from Klosterman Bread – Cincinnati, OH and More Than A Bakery – Versailles, KY. This VR experience will also allow attendees to see into renowned bakeries around the world without ever leaving the show floor, including Apollonion Bakery – Athens; Sandholt Bakery – Reykjavik; Joseph Brot – Vienna; and more. This cost-effective, efficient method of exploring the industry’s leading bakeries will provide a value-added experience and instrumental industry insights.

With so much going on, IBIE is a must-attend event for anyone in the baking community.