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Why Keto Will Impact the Future of Baking
Are you looking forward to attending the IBIE Baking Expo this year? Come see my QuickBITES talk about the keto bakery trend and how it will affect the future of food. Here's a little sneak peek at what I'll be discussing. In 2020 alone, the keto market was valued at...
Add a World of Flavor with Crispy Onions
Bakers around the world will soon be headed to Las Vegas for this year’s Baking Expo. Now, you know what that means! It’s time for all the delicious samples! Impactful and creative flavor continues to be a strong selling point with customers. People want a memorable...
What’s New in Artisan Equipment?
The new bakery technology that is coming out nowadays never ceases to amaze me. If you enjoy seeing the newest technology, you’ll find plenty showcased at IBIE! After all, to enhance the texture and taste of products, the production process has to be precise. This is...
Lessons Learned While Addressing Sesame Seeds
As a baker with a long history of producing buns, sesame seeds are a very common ingredient for me. Unfortunately, with the rise of food allergens, these seeds have made their way to the chopping block for some food manufacturers. So, I’ll be interested to see how...
Antimicrobials in Today’s Bakery
Shelf life is a huge concern for bakers and food producers everywhere, which is why they are always on the hunt for more sophisticated solutions. This year’s Baking Expo is sure to have plenty of them! No matter the size of your operation, keeping mold and rope...
Getting Restoration to Pan Out For You
Bakers have a variety of tools they use to keep their production lines producing at optimal levels. At this year’s Baking Expo, I’ll be looking for more solutions to add to my toolbox, so to speak. Pan lubrication is a critical step in high-speed bakeries processing...
Simplifying Sanitation and Maintenance
As this year’s Baking Expo draws closer, it’s time to take a look at one of the more tedious (yet necessary) sides of the baking industry. You guessed it, I’m talking about sanitation! Although sanitation may not be the most creative part of the bakery process, it is...
Baking Gets Gut Healthy
Gut healthy goods are popping up in grocery stores across the country, and bakers are taking notice. That’s one of the reasons it’s so important to attend events like the Baking Expo, to see what’s new in food and baking trends. Consumers are looking for more...
Improvements in Thermal Profiling
The IBIE Baking Expo is a great place to see the newest improvements in bakery technology. As the Technical Director of the Wheat Marketing Center in Portland, Oregon, I am always interested in learning about the most cutting-edge advancements in the industry,...
Keto Solutions with Alternative and Functional Flours
Benexia brings innovation to IBIE with a new flour alternative for keto and healthy baking: chia flour, high in fiber and protein, to supply ‘innovation with nutrition’ to healthier baking while meeting specific dietary trends for today’s consumer. This September at...
Live from IBIE, it’s BAKERpedia!
Alright, so we may not be getting into sketch comedy, but we are certainly fans of live broadcasts. True to nature, our BAKER Influencers will be at the forefront of the action, on the tradeshow floor and in roundtables, having discussions with baker professionals and...
Discover Stress-free Dough Processing
This year’s IBIE Baking Expo will showcase plenty of dough processing solutions. For bakers, that’s great news because the concept of dough processing is constantly evolving, and continues to gain importance as bakers are trying to meet new consumer demands. Many of...
BAKED in Science EP63: Baking Industry Update and Top Trends Pt. 2
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE There’s no shortage of new ideas and markets popping up in the food and baking industry. The question is, which ones will still be thriving in the years to come? To give a fresh and informed perspective on the industry, your...
Checking Out Fibers and Proteins at IBIE
One thing I know for sure is that consumers today are hungry for healthier baked goods. That means that there is still plenty of steam behind the high-fiber and high-protein bakery trends. At IBIE, I’ll be looking forward to seeing innovative ingredients that cater to...
Stand Out in Today’s Attention Overloaded Audience
Looking for ways to grow your business at this year's baking expo? Be sure to catch me speaking at IBIEducate on how to optimize omni-channel marketing. As a marking professional with over 20 years of digital marketing experience, I can promise that you’ll be...
