SMARTPOSIUM™

Announcing Our Ingredient SmartTalk Covering Better-For-You Bakery

By Sophie Michael

3 min read

Jun 4, 2024

In an era where health-conscious choices are paramount, the bakery segment is evolving to meet consumer demands for healthier, yet delicious, options.

We are thrilled to present a compelling episode of our SMARTPOSIUM™ series: "Better-For-You Bakery." During this event we'll immerse you in an exclusive event that promises to transform your approach to bakery product development.

Why You Can't Miss This Event

Exclusive Insights: Gain privileged access to the latest trends and cutting-edge techniques in creating better-for-you bakery products from renowned industry voices.
Revolutionary Formulations: Experience behind-the-scenes demonstrations of innovative formulations that marry health benefits with exceptional craveability, ensuring your products stand out in a competitive market.
Industry Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the newest trends shaping the bakery segment, helping you anticipate consumer demands and market shifts.

Our Event Line-Up

Starting in 1999, Chef Charlie began this labor of love to build the food industry’s premium consulting practice. His passion for cooking goes back to his childhood in Indiana where he first learned how to make biscuits and gravy with his father. Armed with a degree from Purdue University in hotels, tourism, and restaurant management, Charlie continued his higher education at the Culinary Institute of America, graduating with honors. He then honed his skills working in some of America’s top kitchens including Ambria, Spiaggia, Marriott Hotels, and Walt Disney World. As a nationally recognized industry voice, he has been a distinguished speaker for the Institute of Food Technologists and has shared his expertise as a speaker at the annual conferences of the National Restaurant Association and the Research Chefs Association. He and his team also conduct virtual culinary training sessions via webinars from his kitchen. When not cooking up magic in his kitchen, Charlie enjoys helping teach Boy Scouts how to plan and cook meals around a campfire. A big believer in the concept of giving back, Chef Charlie was an adjunct professor at Purdue University, where he taught a course in “Culinary Arts for the Food Scientist” within the Food Science Department. He and his team also train students from the Illinois Institute of Technology in culinology and product development. From his culinary center headquarters to his clients’ kitchens to training his next protégée, he can always be found bringing his passion for cooking to life.

Since, 1899, Bay State Milling has proudly provided exceptional quality flour and plant-based ingredients to the grain-based foods industry. Our markets include retail and wholesale bakeries, foodservice operators, distributors and food manufacturers. As the largest family-owned milling company in the United States, Bay State has developed a nationwide distribution network that allows the delivery of flour, seeds, spices and custom blends to most metropolitan markets. Our company has a strong health and wellness focus, and a commitment to be a leader in grain-based foods through investments in employees, specialty flour milling and custom blending capabilities. We have leveraged flexible manufacturing capabilities, a state-of-the-art innovation and applications center, a Nutrition Science Advisory Council and a passion for customer collaboration to create an extensive array of products.

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. We provide customers with life’s essentials to enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper and consumers to live well in their daily lives. With sustainability embedded in our purpose, it’s part of everything we do. We listen and we care, so we can anticipate and meet our customers’ needs in an ever-changing world. Ours is a long-term view, harnessing over 158 years of experience to look ahead while remaining true to the values that have guided us from the start. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients. They use unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and the planet. For over 100 years, they have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Drawing on deep application and product knowledge, Corbion works side by side with customers to make their cutting-edge solutions work for them. Leveraging advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, they help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home and personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics. Corbion's strategy and every aspect of their operations are built around advancing sustainability and applying high ethical standards, whether this relates to the management of our global supply chain, responsible procurement of our raw materials, or the safety and wellbeing of their people.

What You'll Experience

Behind-the-Scenes Access: Enter the labs where revolutionary better-for-you bakery formulations are crafted, providing you with exclusive insights into the development process.
Practical Innovations: Discover practical and actionable solutions for product development that cater to the burgeoning demand for healthier bakery options, ensuring your offerings are both nutritious and delightful.
Technical Demonstrations: Watch live demonstrations from our esteemed presenters, showcasing the seamless integration of health-focused ingredients into bakery products without sacrificing flavor.