The Foundation of the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) is pleased to recognize the first students of their recently developed Food Industry Technician (FIT) Certification Program, created to prepare future technicians for careers in the Food & Beverage Processing, Packaging and Equipment Manufacturing Industry.
Snacking is a way of life in America. As Mintel notes in its May 2017 "Snacking Motivations and Attitudes-U.S." report, nearly everyone in America snacks every day. Of the 94 percent of people who snack during the day, half snack two to three times per day.
The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus was known for his central belief that change is constant, a point clearly illustrated by the fantastic innovation seen across every bakery category today. Yet bread is the oldest form of food known to humankind, dating back thousands of years. And we still eat it today.
Hosted by the National Confectioners Association, the Sweets & Snacks Expo will take place from May 22–24 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event welcomes more than 18,000 attendees from 90 countries and include more than 850 exhibitors.
The 2018 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will take place at Chicago's McCormick Place from May 19-22. The event is the largest annual foodservice trade show in the U.S. and hosts over 66,000 foodservice professionals from around the world to explore innovations, insights and solutions.
The merger of the Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers Association (B&CMA) with the American Bakers Association (ABA) is reaping the anticipated benefits. Perhaps even more. The "Stronger Together" tour has officially ended, but the synergies continue to build.
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is pleased to announce a strengthened and expanded Technical Conference program for 2018 with a targeted emphasis on solutions for cookie and cracker bakers, taking place October 28-31 at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis.
Alchemy Systems, the world’s largest food-industry training company, and AIB International have partnered to help commercial and retail bakeries develop skilled bakers through online training.
This past year on the Stronger Together tour, after the merger of the American Bakers Association (ABA) and the Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers’ Association, we stopped at Kansas State University (KSU) to meet with the Bakery Science & Management students and participate in the Grain Science and Industry Advisory Council meeting.
Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery continues to expand its content lineup with the addition of features on Sanitation in every issue, plus a new column from ABA on Workforce Development.