At last, an event that is relevant to the Baking Industry has arrived. Conceived by the baking industry, for the baking industry, the inaugural Baking Forum on 19th May has received a resounding thumbs up from event sponsors and industry bodies alike. All sponsorship opportunities were snapped up shortly after being released.

The Federation of Bakers were keen to endorse The Baking Forum and see at as a unique opportunity to help bring the industry together.

CEO Andrew Pyne commented: "The food and drink industry has been through a set of unprecedented challenges over the last 5 years. The bakery industry has risen to them all, but now is the time to take a strategic overview of the head winds. Discussing and addressing the issues collectively, will help secure the wider bakery industry in a long-term standing to better manage the issues, including sustainability, labour markets, consumer behaviours, supply chains, and government regulations."

A spokesperson for The Baking Forum commented: "We're delighted that something born out of frustration with other ‘industry events’ becoming increasingly tenuous, has come to fruition as something so hugely positive, relevant and stimulating."

They continued: "We believe the focus on: the market place and its challenges, sustainability, together with discussions on how to attract new people to our industry, will appeal to all bakers of bread, cake and other baked goods, as well as suppliers to the industry; whilst at the same time supporting the Bakers Benevolent fund."

The Baking Forum spokesperson concluded: "We'd like to take this opportunity to thank our major sponsors for so readily adding their support to what promises to be a memorable day for the Baking Industry. The Baking Forum is delighted to welcome AB MAURI as the event's Gold Sponsor; Bakels, CSM Ingredients and Zeelandia as Silver Sponsors; And ait ingredients, American Pan, Carrs, Fen Ferguson, ProAmpac, Rondo and TraceGains as Bronze Sponsors. An impressive roster of great industry names and we think something of a resounding endorsement of the event."

Andrew Pollard, Managing Director AB MAURI UK and Ireland, commented: "I am delighted that AB Mauri is the Gold Sponsor for The Baking Forum. The industry needs this opportunity to discuss and debate the future challenges and opportunities facing us all. Whilst we work towards addressing the ESG pressure, as so many other industries are doing, we continue to provide excellent nutritious, tasty, healthy and cost-effective baked product; the key staples of the UK diet. The Baking Forum brings these discussions to the fore. I'm certain that alongside all the excellent content, it will provide everyone with great networking opportunities in a relaxed and enjoyable environment."

19th May will be a landmark day for The Baking Industry. Registrations are live, interest is high and places are limited. Reserve your place at The Baking Forum https://thebakingforum.eventreference.com