iba is an international trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry, bringing together bakers, confectioners, manufacturers, suppliers and decision-makers from across the global market. The event describes itself as the meeting place for the entire industry, providing a comprehensive overview of market developments, innovations and trends while connecting traditional craftsmanship with industrial-scale production.
iba covers the complete bakery chain
The breadth of iba makes it directly relevant to virtually every area of bakery. Its product range stretches from raw materials and ingredients through production technology, machinery and equipment to packaging, logistics, shop fittings, sales and digital solutions.
For industrial bakery manufacturers, the exhibition provides opportunities to investigate complete production lines alongside individual technologies for mixing, dough processing, forming, proofing, baking, cooling, slicing, conveying and packaging. Automation, robotics, energy efficiency and digitalisation also play an increasingly important role as bakeries seek greater productivity, flexibility and process control.
iba maintains a strong connection with craft baking and confectionery as well. Live demonstrations, competitions and specialist areas showcase bakery skills, product innovation and new concepts, while providing inspiration around breads, pastries, cakes and other baked products.
Knowledge transfer is another central part of the event. Presentations, discussions and demonstrations examine the trends and challenges affecting the industry, from sustainability and changing consumer expectations to production efficiency and new technologies.
For bakery businesses, iba’s principal strength is its whole-industry perspective. Manufacturers can explore ingredients, machinery, packaging and digital technology while also examining finished-product trends and developments in retail and craft baking, making it a comprehensive platform for understanding the direction of the international bakery sector.
