Commercial Baking

06/09/2026

“By aligning our content with the priorities outlined in BEMA's strategic plan, we're helping members navigate today's business environment while positioning their organizations for future growth and success.” — Brandon Woods | board member and Convention and programs committee leader | BEMA

Each year, the BEMA Convention unites its membership and provides diverse programming to leaders with expert insights on the most pressing topics across the .

See what’s on the docket for this year’s edition, to be held June 25-29 ⬇️

The lineup for Convention 2026 touches on a bit of everything, ranging from leadership and organizational culture to AI.

06/09/2026

CB EXCLUSIVE 📰

With a 267,000-square-foot commercial under construction and the goal of opening 1,000 bakery cafes across North America, Paris Baguette is aiming high in its next phase of expansion. 🏗️

Darren Tipton, CEO of Paris Baguette America, offered his perspective on these developments and more in an exclusive interview.

Read more about the company’s growth plans and approach to ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vC18vV

06/09/2026

“Advancing regenerative agriculture is essential, but so is transforming our entire operation to generate a positive, measurable and long-term impact for people and the planet.” — Alejandra Vázquez Langel | global sustainability VP | Grupo Bimbo

At the end of 2025, Grupo Bimbo had more than 500,000 hectares under regenerative agriculture practices, representing an increase of nearly 73% compared to 2024.

This progress supports the company’s belief that its purpose of nourishing a better world begins with soil health.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oitA3n

06/09/2026

FRESH FROM IDDBA ☀️

Digital shopping and are impacting how consumers spend their hard-earned dollars. 💸

During IDDBA 2026, Circana’s Jonna Parker and Datassential’s Matt Schreffler shared how commercial can use both trends to their advantage.

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At IDDBA 2026, Circana’s Jonna Parker and Datassential’s Matt Schreffler shared how bakers can use e-commerce and AI to their advantage.

06/08/2026

Over the past few years, the CPG market has been flooded with innovative protein-packed snacks and breads … though little growth has been seen in the products stocked in grab-and-go markets.

By venturing into the world of sous vide, can enrich their on-the-go products with full sources, prioritizing and transparent ingredient sourcing.

Read more about how Cuisine Solutions’ years of R&D work have made this technique a scalable possibility ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ulIs2A

06/08/2026

FRESH FROM IDDBA ☀️

“Where are shoppers headed next?” 🛒🔎

In her presentation, “How Health and Wellness is Changing Consumer Demand for Bakery, Deli and Dairy Products,” during , Colleen McGinnis, senior director, fresh emerging acquisition and partnerships for NielsenIQ, has the answer to this question.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4urUqrf

06/08/2026

Back to Nature, a brand under the Barilla umbrella, announced Jessica McDonald as its new CEO. 💼

McDonald, who most recently served as head of finance and chief of staff, has been with Back to Nature since 2023 and brings a wealth of experience in the space.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4xhzNka

06/08/2026

“There is not a day that I don’t learn something, and I learn it from everyone. From sanitation to maintenance to the production line, every person brings something, and I’m a sponge.” — Theresa Watkinson | COO | Aladdin Bakers

As COO of Brooklyn, NY-based Aladdin Bakers, Theresa Watkinson empowers her team members to share their perspectives, approaching each situation with an open mind.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Q6omva

06/05/2026

For food and beverage brands staying up to date on social media, there’s a new flavor profile taking the streams by storm. 🥒🍋

Late July Organic Snacks, a manufacturer of organic, non-GMO tortilla chips, hopped on the Pickle Lemonade trend and released a new SKU of the same sour-and-savory flavor mashup.

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Late July hopped on the Pickle Lemonade trend and released a new SKU of the same sour-and-savory flavor mashup.

06/05/2026

remains a priority in the hearts of consumers, despite rising ingredient costs and turbulent trends that are driving purchases toward “must-haves” for .

According to the American Bakers Association’s Bakery Playbook, today’s shoppers are recalibrating their baked goods purchases, seeking stacked value where price, taste, nutrition, versatility and experience all coexist.

Read more about how consumers are defining value ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QrE6sJ