"Las Vegas transformed into the epicenter of the global food and beverage industry from September 13-17, as the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) 2025 welcomed thousands of professionals, innovators, and artisans from around the world. Widely recognized as the Western Hemisphere's largest and most comprehensive baking event, this year's IBIE didn't just live up to expectations, it set new benchmarks for the future of food and beverage."
"1,005 exhibiting companies filled a record 451,100 sq. ft. of sold-out floor space: an impressive 9% growth over the 2022 edition. The event drew visitors from 96 countries, with 28% of buyers hailing from outside the U.S.: underscoring IBIE's global stature in the food service industry. Notably, participation from Gen Z rose 8% and from Millennials an astonishing 43%, reflecting the expo's role in workforce development and closing the skills gap in the hospitality industry."
IBIE 2025 convened thousands of professionals, innovators, and artisans in Las Vegas as the Western Hemisphere’s largest, most comprehensive baking event. The expo addressed supply chain complexity, shifting food and beverage trends, and evolving consumer preferences while highlighting bakery innovation, food safety, hospitality technology, sustainable food brands, and menu innovation. The event featured 1,005 exhibiting companies across a record 451,100 sq. ft. of sold-out floor space and drew visitors from 96 countries, with 28% of buyers from outside the U.S. Participation from Gen Z rose 8% and from Millennials 43%, strengthening workforce development. Despite a slight decrease in baker attendance, company representation increased 5% versus pre-pandemic years and 91% of attendees were purchasing decision-makers or influencers. IBIEducate advanced actionable food and beverage management and workforce education.
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