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2007 IBIE REVIEW
* "Several exhibits at IBIE 2007 demonstrating state-of-the-art technological advances created the sense
of theater so important to a show
like Expo, but even more impressive
was a quiet, but perceptibly steady,
buzz of business conducted at
tables or in meeting rooms installed
in exhibitors' booths. If the 2001 Expo was 'too hot,' largely
because of the interruption of the disastrous 9/11 terrorist
attacks, and if the 2004 Expo was 'too cold,' characterized
by much apprehension of an equipment industry recovering from an economic downturn, then this year's event
could be accurately described as 'just right.'"
- L. Joshua Sosland, editor, Milling & Baking News
* "I was pleased to see so many different pieces of equipment operating on the show floor. Whether it
was pick-and-place robots or even
a gas-fired oven, there was lots of
activity at Baking Expo this year.
There also appeared to be much
interaction between bakers and
suppliers on the floor. Most everyone appeared to have
purpose in their step and was actively looking for equipment and ingredients that would better help them create products to appeal to consumers."
- Shane Whitaker, senior editor, Baking & Snack
* "There was an energy about IBIE
2007 that I haven't seen at a show
lately. At the end of each day, there
was an audible buzz of excitement
as people exited the show. People
seemed revived and fresh, even
after long hours walking the floor.
This same excitement was seen at
the events and meetings surrounding the show."
- Holly Bradley, managing editor, Baking & Snack and
IBIE Show Dailies
* "IBIE 2007 was highly organized,
particularly on the show floor
where it was easy to navigate to
the booths you needed to see.
The wide array of new equipment
and ingredients introduced at the
show seemed more on the mark
in matching current customer demands and trends."
- John Unrein, editor, Baking Buyer and InStore Buyer

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* "I was impressed to see a number of
international bakers make the trip
to Orlando for this triennial event.
Some international bakers I spoke
with indicated that IBIE was a show
they never miss. Some of them had
specific equipment shopping lists
with them, while others came simply
to see what was new. But they all agreed this show is invaluable to their businesses. I was glad to see the international
contingent - both bakers and suppliers - represented. It
truly was an international exposition."
- Kimberlie Clyma, associate editor, Baking & Snack and
Baking & Snack International
* "Several ingredient suppliers did
a good job of showing how using
their products might help bakers
save on commodity costs. It will
be interesting to see if bakers can
offer healthier, value-added items
despite the pressure of rising commodity costs."
- Jeff Gelski, associate editor, Milling & Baking News and
Food Business News
* "Fuel, flour and foreclosures all spell
no fun in our industry. It would
have been easy for everyone to be
frowning and frustrated. But it was
quite the contrary - attendees at
IBIE 2007 were upbeat and looking
forward to the future. Bakers were
looking for innovations to advance
their business, more efficient ways to run their daily
operations and innovative product ideas for the future.
This was good news for the vendors of equipment, ingredients and supplies to the baking industry. The quality of
the IBIE 2007 was excellent."
- Theresa Cogswell, columnist, Baking & Snack
* "This was my first IBIE not working
for a baking company and being
a prospective buyer. It allowed me
the opportunity to look at exhibition and product lines differently. I
found there was real innovation at
the show. There was interesting new
technology shown in automated
systems, control systems, material handling, flour hydration, specialized mixers, tray washing and pan cleaning.
The feedback I received from vendors was that the quality
of the attendees was great."
- Jim Kline, columnist, Baking & Snack

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