The Independent Bakers Association (IBA) convened for its annual winter meeting in Boca Raton, Fla., February 21-24. Attendees networked and discussed topics affecting the baking industry, including health care reform, human resources and labor, combustible dust, wheat prices and health and wellness.
The Independent Bakers Association (IBA) convened for its annual winter meeting in Boca Raton, Fla., February 21-24. Attendees networked and discussed topics affecting the baking industry, including health care reform, human resources and labor, combustible dust, wheat prices and health and wellness.
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| (from left) Jeff Duus, AB Mauri Baking Ingredients; Rich Zaremba, Kwik Lok; Ryan Smith, AB Mauri Fleischmann’s | Jesse and Len Amoroso, Amoroso Baking Co.; Jim Hess, Horizon Milling; Sandy Whann, Leidenheimer Baking |
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| Ron Cardey, Bridor USA; Connie Vaughan, McKee Foods | Ron Jones, Dawn Food Products; Mark and Susie Woodman, Caravan Ingredients |
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| Robin Alton, Pan-O-Gold; David and Cynthia Fliss, Caravan Ingredients | Nick Pyle, IBA; John Popp, Aunt Millie’s Bakeries; Lt. Colonel Allen West, candidate for Florida’s 2010 22nd district congressional seat; Sandy Whann, Leidenheimer Baking |