The American Society of Baking (ASB) celebrates the resilience of the baking industry with its 2023 BakingTech conference, planned for Feb. 28-March 2 in Chicago. 

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved Ingredion Inc.’s 2030 emission reduction targets, affirming that they are consistent with the levels set by the Paris Agreement, the international treaty aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 

Sustainability took center stage in conversations on the show floor at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) this year, albeit, in a new way.

There have been so many disruptions to ingredient supply chains that have affected the baker’s ability to rely on stand-by ingredients, whether it's minor ingredients like emulsifiers or major ones like flour. Even fats and oils have been hard to come by.

At IBIE 2022, many organizations in the baking industry are marking major milestones.

As Flowers Foods, Thomasville, Ga., has grown its Dave’s Killer Bread (DKB) business, the company has looked for bakeries that can take on production to support the brand’s blossoming popularity. 

Multipacks and variety packs offer consumers the ability to trial flavors and companies the option to generate sales through seasonal promotions. 

IBIE 2022 united a scattered industry as it opened on Sunday, Sept. 18. As IBIE 2022 Committee Chair Dennis Gunnell, president of Formost Fuji, cut the ceremonial loaf of bread, relief and gratitude were the emotions of the day as the industry returned to Las Vegas after three long years of pandemic isolation and unprecedented challenges.

Sosland Publishing, owner of Supermarket Perimeter, has named Mike Gude group publisher for Baking & Snack, Milling & Baking News and Food Business News. James Boddicker has been promoted to publisher of Baking & Snack, effective immediately. 

The COVID-19 pandemic put many new products on hold, especially in the instore bakery, which was largely shut down due to concerns of viral spread.