The American Society of Baking (ASB), Swedesboro, N.J., held the 2014 edition of BakingTech, its annual technical conference, at Chicago’s Marriott Downtown March 2-4. On March 3, the organization once again honored several baking industry leaders with Baking Hall of Fame awards.
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) unveiled a national consumer education campaign on March 3 to bolster awareness and understanding of the nutrient-based labeling system Facts Up Front.
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) issues a statement in response to an announcement by First Lady Michelle Obama of proposed updates to the Nutrition Facts label on food packages.
Along with BEMA’s Winter Summit, this week’s BakingTech 2014, at the Marriott Downtown Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago, presented a wide variety of conferences. The American Society of Baking's (ASB) annual convention featured keynote speakers Karl Schoemer from VisionQuest, motivational speaker Eric Wahl and the MarketPlace in the afternoons. Exhibitors included a wide array of companies with the latest in products and services in the grain-based food industry.
Recent developments across the globe have put an increasing focus on the traceability of foods. In an effort to better protect public health from foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls, governments across the world are in the process of implementing new regulations around food traceability. The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) announces a new Journal of Food Science supplement on this topic.
Michael J. Cornelis will head the International Baking Industry Expo’s (IBIE) 2016 committee, as the trade event begins planning for the next Baking Expo, to be held Oct. 8-11 in Las Vegas.
BEMA, Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds, Overland Park, Kan., is holding two special events during its 2014 Winter Summit—a welcome reception on March 1 and a luncheon on March 2.
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