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Munich, 16 September 2025 – GHM Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH announces a change at the helm of its trade fair iba. Florian Gmeinwieser (53) is taking over as director of the renowned world’s leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry. In his position as Director iba, he will be responsible for the future and development of the trade fair. Gmeinwieser succeeds Susann Seidemann, who is moving to a new management position within GHM.
With an impressive blend of diversity and innovative strength, iba has once again proven itself as the international hub of the industry.
The gold medal of The iba UIBC Cup of Confectioners goes to goes to In Seok Kim and Kyung Joo Jang from Korea. At the world's leading trade fair for bakery, confectionery and snacks, the participants presented world-class confectionery artistry. An expert jury judged the showpieces.
Fonte Ingredientes from Brazil received the iba.START UP AWARD at a ceremony on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at 3.30 p.m. The public was invited to cast their votes online. Young companies presented their innovative ideas at the iba.START UP AREA in Hall 13.
And the winners of The iba UIBC Cup of Bakers are: Corentin Molina and Yannis Thouy from France. Teams from six countries competed for the gold medal over the course of two days in Hall 14. The winners were honoured and duly celebrated on Monday, 19 May in the iba.FORUM.
On 21 and 22 May, the best confectioners from five countries will be competing for the gold medal at The iba UIBC Cup of Confectioners. An jury of international experts will judge the showpieces. There will be support from interested trade fair visitors. The award ceremony will take place on 22 May.
In just a few days, the stage will be set for trends and innovations at the world's leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry. ‘We are delighted when visitors and exhibitors from all over the world come to iba – and find what they need for the future viability of their businesses,
On 18 and 19 May 2025, the best bakers from six countries will compete for gold at the iba UIBC Cup of Bakers in Düsseldorf. The national and international participants will face this special challenge in show bakeries at iba, the world’s leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry.
At the iba.START UP AREA, founders will showcase pioneering ideas for the baking industry. In Hall 13, visitors will find an exciting forum with space for networking. Young companies present innovative business models of tomorrow on stage.
Digitalisation and artificial intelligence are important topics for the baking sector. Modern software solutions make it possible to optimise processes and improve customer service.
What are the latest food trends in the baking industry? Visitors will find the answers at iba, the world's leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry in May in Düsseldorf.
iba, the world’s leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry, will take place in Düsseldorf from 18 - 22 May 2025. Artisan bakery is one of the focus topics. In order to master the current challenges in sales, innovative ideas in the area of shopfitting are in demand.
iba, the world’s leading trade fair for baking and confectionery industry will take place in Düsseldorf from 18 - 22 May 2025. On over 98,000 square metres it will showcase the global diversity of the industry.
Tickets for iba 2025 are now available online in the shop. The leading world trade fair for bakery, confectionery and snacks will take place in Düsseldorf from 18 - 22 May 2025 and will be the central meeting place for the global baking industry.
Munich, 18 November 2024 - The world’s leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry will take place in Düsseldorf from 18 to 22 May 2025. There is a strong response from the baking sector.
Full steam ahead! From 18 to 22 May 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry will open its doors at Fairground Düsseldorf. The take-up from the industry has been tremendous: over 80% of the available space has already been booked.
A firework display of interaction, inspiration and innovation: iba 2023 thrilled trade fair participants. 1,073 exhibitors from 46 countries showed their product diversity in 10 halls, which can only be seen, smelled and tested in this dimension and quality at iba.
