Bema

BEMA: The Leading Trade Association for Bakery and Food Equipment Manufacturers

BEMA is a non-profit trade association that represents the leading bakery and food equipment manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. With over 100 years of experience, BEMA has been at the forefront of promoting innovation, education, and networking opportunities for its members.

The organization was founded in 1918 as the Bakery Equipment Manufacturers Association (BEMA) with a mission to provide a platform for manufacturers to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and collaborate on industry-wide issues. Over time, BEMA expanded its scope to include suppliers of food equipment as well.

Today, BEMA has over 200 member companies from around the world that manufacture or supply bakery and food equipment. These companies range from small family-owned businesses to large multinational corporations. Regardless of their size or location, all members share a commitment to excellence in their products and services.

One of the key benefits of being a member of BEMA is access to an extensive network of industry professionals. Members can connect with each other through various events such as conferences, webinars, workshops, and trade shows. These events provide opportunities for members to learn about new technologies and trends in the industry while also building relationships with potential customers or partners.

Another benefit is access to educational resources such as training programs on safety standards or regulatory compliance requirements. Members can also participate in committees focused on specific areas such as marketing or sustainability initiatives.

In addition to these benefits for its members, BEMA plays an important role in advocating for the interests of its industry at large. The organization works closely with government agencies such as FDA (Food & Drug Administration) & USDA (United States Department Of Agriculture), international organizations like World Health Organization (WHO), Codex Alimentarius Commission etc., trade associations representing other sectors like American Bakers Association (ABA), National Restaurant Association(NRA) etc., consumer groups like Center For Science In Public Interest(CSPI), Environmental Working Group(EWG) etc., media outlets covering food & beverage sector like Food Business News(FBN), Bakeryandsnacks.com(B&S) etc., academic institutions conducting research related to baking & food processing technology like Kansas State University(KSU).

For example: In recent years there have been concerns about acrylamide formation during baking process which may cause cancer risk if consumed regularly over long period time by humans; so Bema worked closely with FDA/USDA/WHO/Codex Alimentarius Commission/American Cancer Society(ACS)/CSPI/EWG/KSU/FBN/B&S etc.,to develop guidelines aimed at reducing acrylamide levels in baked goods without compromising taste quality or texture characteristics desired by consumers.

Overall,Bema provides invaluable support not only for its members but also for anyone involved in bakery or food equipment manufacturing/supplying industries globally.Its commitment towards innovation,sustainability,safety standards,and advocacy makes it one-of-a-kind association that truly stands out among others.So if you are looking forward towards joining hands with some best-in-class players within this space then look no further than "Bema".