The 2023 event drew 2,700 food professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

Taking place in Rosemont, IL, the event will also stream select sessions online.

Grupo Bimbo and Flowers Foods are said to be among the early bidders for Canada Bread, the bakery business that’s majority-owned by Canadian food group Maple Leaf Foods.

Canada Bread, owned by Maple Leaf Foods Inc., establishes a special committee in connection with the potential sale of the company’s 90% interest in the baked goods manufacturer.