What were the biggest takeaways from IBIE? In this episode of Bake to the Future, host Anne Fairfield-Sonn was joined by Puratos CEO Pierre Tossut and Puratos President Andy Brimacombe to reflect on IBIE highlights and share what's next for the baking industry. From consumer-driven innovation to the Puratos' Industrial Pilot Bakery, this conversation uncovers the trends and solutions shaping baking over the next five years.

With special guests:
Andy Brimacombe, President of Puratos and Pierre Tossut, CEO of Puratos

Hosted by:
Anne Fairfield-Sonn, Director of Marketing and Communications at the American Bakers Association

From shifting regulations to evolving consumer expectations, bakers in the U.S. and Canada face similar challenges and opportunities. Live from IBIE, Bake to the Future host Anne Fairfield-Sonn spoke with ABA's Rasma Zvaners and the Baking Association of Canada's Denise Lee about how their associations are helping members navigate front-of-pack labeling, sustainability mandates, trade policy, and more. Together, they share where cross-border alignment is strongest, why collaboration is essential for long-term success, and how innovation and advocacy are shaping the future of commercial baking across North America.

With special guests:

Denise Lee, Director of Food Policy and Sustainability at the Baking Association of Canada and Rasma Zvaners, Vice President of Government Relations at the American Bakers Association

Hosted by:

Anne Fairfield-Sonn, Director of Marketing and Communications at the American Bakers Association

From the English muffin on your breakfast plate to the cake at your special celebration, the baking industry touches daily life in countless ways, and it also offers a world of purpose-driven careers that fuel communities nationwide. In this episode, host Anne Fairfield-Sonn is joined by Corey Mohn and Nate Clayberg of the CAPS Network and ABA's Eric Dell to discuss how Baking Works is opening doors for students, bridging the gap between classrooms and careers, and creating pathways into a thriving, purpose-driven industry. Together, they explore how this strategic collaboration is creating connections for employers with the future workforce and positioning commercial baking as a destination workplace.

With special guests:

Corey Mohn, President and Executive Director of the CAPS Network, Nate Clayberg, Business and Industry Director of the CAPS Network, and Eric Dell, ABA President and CEO

Hosted by:

Anne Fairfield-Sonn, ABA Director of Marketing and Communications