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CONTENTS Challenges Amid Attractive Conditions 11 At IBIE 2016, opportunities abound for bakers looking to get ahead in a rapidly changing market. Well Positioned for Growth It's About the Future Good Vibrations When it comes to equipment spending, bakers are humming a tune that hasn't been heard in years. IBIE Innovation Showcase See the latest advances in the industry since IBIE 2013. Going Mobile IBIE's mobile app features several new tools this year. Putting It on Automatic A panel of experts discusses their operations, the challenges they face and the solutions they'll be looking for at IBIE. ABA Perspective: Robb MacKie 14 17 25 As B&CMA explores a possible merger with ABA, the association examines opportunities and synergies. For frozen baked goods producers, responsibility doesn't end when freight leaves the dock. The Big Questions IBIE convenes at a time of rapid change for labeling laws. 35 45 47 Go Ahead, Spend Permanent federal tax credits for new equipment and R&D may help open wallets at IBIE. Plugged Into Consumers Through social media, wholesale bakers are finding new ways to connect with consumers. Favorable Forecast 61 Although ingredient commodity markets constantly fluctuate, wheat, shortening, corn meal, eggs and dairy products may see positive trends in 2016 and 2017. Deadline: 2018 62 With the target date looming for PHO removal, an increasing supply of alternative oils and new emulsifiers now assists food companies in the effort. A new paradigm 65 Wal-Mart, Wendy's and Bristol Farms executives discuss baking innovations that upgrade product quality. Pathway to the Future The latest in packaging technology will be on display at IBIE. Securing Smooth Sailing ABA's Chairman Fred Penny discusses baking industry trends and the need for bakers to promote the benefits of bread. 'Premiumization' Opportunities Abound Signs in IBIE booths and stickers on exhibited equipment herald compliance with sanitary equipment design standards. One-Stop Shop In an unusual election year, ABA is monitoring how votes will affect the baking industry. ABA Perspective: Fred Penny Do your ovens provide the FSMA kill step for food pathogens? AIB International can help. Signs of the Times Industry-leading companies head into IBIE 2016 with eye on organics, alternate categories. Bakers and exhibitors go to IBIE with their minds on what new and what's next. Proof of Validation An ABA study reveals new ways to address a growing gap in the industry workforce. I Love Bread 73 A World of Opportunity With each passing show cycle, IBIE continues to demonstrate its influence on the global grainbased foods industry. 77 81 84 Global Growth: It's Not Easy 126 128 The global baking industry finds opportunities and threats from acquisitions as well as value-added and better-foryou products. Kicking Off IBIE 2016 The first All-American Tailgate party on opening day looks to bring people together for fun, food and football. 89 Something for Everyone 93 Exhibitor Listing IBIE 2016 is all work ... and perhaps a bit of play, too. Contributing Editors Advertisers' Index 97 131 132 134 145 146 47 101 107 109 93 113 111 How GFF and BEMA joined Oprah Winfrey in inviting the nation back onto the grain train. 69 Retail Perspective Dedicated to the entrepreneurial spirit of the independent baker, Sosland's bake devotes its mission to covering the everchanging world of retail baking. 113 IBIE 2016 / PreShow Guide / 9

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of IBIE - 2016 Special Edition & Show Preview

IBIE - 2016 Special Edition & Show Preview
Table of Contents
IBIE PERSPECTIVE - Challenges Amid Attractive Conditions
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY - Well Positioned for Growth
Fuel for the future
PARADE OF PROGRESS - Bakers and exhibitors say they go to IBIE because …It's About the Future
EQUIPMENT TRENDS SURVEY - Good Vibrations
IBIE TECH - Must-have Mobile
ENGINEERING ROUNDTABLE - Putting it on Automatic
ABA PERSPECTIVE - Election 2016: The Stretch Run
Getting the Message Out
‘Premiumization’ opportunities abound
B&CMA, ABA - Pathway to the Future
Cookie-cracker education at IBIE
FSMA & THE BAKERY - Proof of Validation
SANITATION & SAFETY - Signs of the Times
How to collaborate, a PMMI protocol
PACKAGING - One-stop Shop
COLD STORAGE LOGISTICS - Securing Smooth Sailing
INGREDIENT CHOICES - The Big Questions
Go ahead, eat, it’s safe
TAX RELIEF - Go Ahead, Spend
SOCIAL MEDIA - Plugged into Consumers
INGREDIENT TRENDS - Favorable Forecast
INGREDIENT TRENDS: FATS & OILS - Deadline: 2018
WORKFORCE GAP - A New Paradigm
BREAD TRENDS - I Love Bread
bake - Special Edition
Retail Perspective - Road to Recovery
Retail Perspective: Equipment - Innovations Abound
Retail Perspective: Cake - Standing out from the crowd
Retail Perspective: Education - School in session
A World of Opportunity
INTERNATIONAL INSIGHT: BAKED FOODS - Global Growth: It's Not Easy
ALL-AMERICAN TAILGATE - Kickoff IBIE 2016
VEGAS GUIDE - Something for everyone
Off the beaten path
Ad Index

IBIE - 2016 Special Edition & Show Preview