
IBIE: A trip worth taking
In September, Las Vegas was the glamorous home of the latest and finest concepts in baking. The key takeway: the global industry is determined to succeed and thrive, same as it ever was.
In September, Las Vegas was the glamorous home of the latest and finest concepts in baking. The key takeway: the global industry is determined to succeed and thrive, same as it ever was.
At interpack 2026 in May, visitors will gain insights into all of today’s trending topics, from Artificial intelligence and innovative materials to new functionalities and future skills. interpack’s 2026 edition
will take place from May 7 to 13.
This year, IBIE brought together more than 1,000 exhibiting companies, including 486 new exhibitors, on a show space spanning 451,100 square feet, up by 9% from 2022. The overall registration was somewhat lower, and fewer professionals attended this year, by 8%, compared with the previous edition.
Florian Gmeinwieser (53) is taking over as iba director, the show’s organizer, GHM, announced. Gmeinwieser succeeds Susann Seidemann, who is moving to a new management position within GHM. He will be responsible for the future and development of the trade fair.
At IBIE, Royal Kaak will present its latest developments for sustainable and efficient processes in a bakery, including technology and software concepts. Dough dividing and rounding advancements will be highlighted.
Handtmann brings its latest solutions to Las Vegas, which help increase efficiency and process automation. The company shares what visitors can expect and their insights into the US market, in an interview:
At IBIE, AMF will present its vision for the future of baking innovation. Visitors can expect a quite of interactive features at the IBIE stand, the company’s latest technology developments and automation concepts.
At IBIE, the packaging specialist will unveil two new developments: the Enviro-Lok PE, which joins the sustainable closure family of products, and the 872 Plus, a new bag closing machine.
This year, IBIE brings together more than 1,000 leading manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe. The full supply chain for baking and food manufacturing will be represented at the exhibitor stands.
FRITSCH will highlight pastry production at this year’s IBIE stand, with a new dedicated line: PROGRESSA pastry. The company shares what to expect at the exhibition, in an interview.
Koenig will present the Artisan SFE EC dough sheeting line for the first time in the US, at IBIE. The company will also display the Fortuna semi-automatic dough rounder/divider, the dough dividers and rounders Mini Rex Multi and Rex Futura Multi, as well as the spiral mixer SP 160.
Key IBIE exhibitors share their latest developments and the innovations they bring to IBIE 2025. Here are some of the essential A-Z.

