The International Association of Plant Bakeries was founded in Paris in 1956. In 2024, it counted 18 national member organizations. AIBI’s key task is to represent its members’ interests, especially vis-à-vis European and international institutions (EU Commission, European Council and European Parliament).

AutomationX is an Austrian company specializing in the automation of raw material handling systems, with dedicated software solutions.

Fedima is the European trade association representing the bakery, patisserie and confectionery ingredients’ manufacturers. It’s mission is to shape a favourable environment to ensure a sustainable and an innovative bakery industry.

Food Ingredients Europe has been uniting the world’s leading food & beverage suppliers, buyers, R&D experts, and production specialists for over 35 years. Each year, it showcases a diverse range of innovative, new ingredients & services and over its lifespan, has welcomed more than 500,000 people through its doors.

Iba is the world’s leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry and offers a unique platform where the latest trends and innovations in the industry are presented.

The most important grain-based food event in the Western Hemisphere, IBIE, or Baking Expo, is a platform for the global community, bringing together peers who are facing the same challenges and opportunities specific to their role. From strategies for navigating unpredictable input costs to innovative automation solutions, all current issues are met with solutions. The show also includes IBIEducate, a powerful educational component.

Aiming to be a partner in aroma and taste development, IREKS GmbH produces high-quality baking ingredients – from improvers and mixes to malts and sourdoughs. In doing so, the company unites tradition and innovation.

A global player in the fermentation of microorganisms (yeasts, bacteria) for baking, taste, healthcare & biotechnology, Lesaffre has a EUR 3 billion turnover and is established on all continents.

MECATHERM has over 900 installations all over the world, supplying solutions for medium-sized and industrial bakeries, from dedicated units for a baking process, to whole production plants.

Resources from bakeries, bakery associations, market research specialists, universities, scientists, various suppliers and other institutions.

Puratos is an international group, that offers a full range of food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors. It serves artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in 135 countries around the world.

Suedback is an international trade show held in Stuttgart for the bake and confectionary trade in Europe. Its renowned events include the Bakers’ Trend Forum and the Confectioners’ Trade Forum. It is the hub for the exchange of ideas, opinions and information, as well as for the presentation of trends, developments and technical innovations. The südback Trend Award is also among its popular features.