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IBIE 2019 review: clean label, organic offerings remain king

AAK scones — During IBIE, AAK USA Inc. discussed its expanded portfolio of formulation solutions. This included several great-tasting concepts that showcased AAK’s fat and oil solutions that help bakers create indulgent and better-for-you bakery products, including plant-based options made with AAK’s AkoPlanet offerings to help with development of plant-based, better-for-you, clean label and sustainable bakery products. Visitors sampled bakery items featuring one or more of AAK’s latest multifunctional fat solutions that are non-hydrogenated and low in saturated fat, including mini chocolate chip cupcakes with vanilla frosting and plant-based cheesy garlic biscuits.

ADM IBIE 2019 — ADM featured a variety of gluten-free, organic and reduced-sugar products at their IBIE booth. Highlights included their gluten-free portfolio and technical capabilities; organic products and formulation know-how; sugar reduction expertise and solutions; and health and wellness support.

IBIE 2019 wrap-up — AIB International celebrated its centennial during IBIE. The booth also featured a new augmented reality training game. AIB representatives were also on hand to discuss its Certified BakePro training program, which leverages AIB International’s expertise to address a bakery company’s specific needs. The program features on-site training on how to improve products through better processes and product evaluation.

At IBIE, HFI introduced HFI Marketplace, in partnership with product developers and R&D professionals. Through HFI Marketplace, HFI offers single units up to 4,000 lbs, from a select line of its safe, premium quality ingredients, with more ingredients coming soon.

The 2019 International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE)—the most comprehensive event in the Western Hemisphere for the grain-based food industry—recently wrapped up its largest show to date in Las Vegas. From September 7 to 11, over 20,000 baking industry professionals from around the world met with nearly 1,000 exhibitors—237 new to IBIE—on the largest show floor in IBIE’s 100-year history. Baker participation increased nearly 10 percent over the 2016 IBIE.

Much of the growth has come from international markets with attendees hailing from more than 100 countries and making up nearly 30 percent of the total attendance, with the largest participation from Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Japan and Mexico.

See above for a slideshow wrap-up of snack, baking, and equipment companies that attended this year.

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