The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) returned to Las Vegas in September with its largest show in 105 years. Attendees filled the halls, exhibi
tors brought more creative booths than ever and the energy far surpassed 2022.
For EnSight, IBIE 2025 delivered more than just a showcase. It gave us the chance to connect with customers, highlight our solutions and see where the industry is headed.
General Show Trends & Atmosphere
IBIE 2025 redefined the show floor. Attendance soared past 2022 levels and every hall pulsed with energy.
Exhibitors raised the bar on booth design. Many ditched simple storefront displays for interactive setups that drew people in. Some looked like working bakeries, complete with live demos and the smell of fresh-baked goods. Others leaned into sleek digital displays that spotlighted automation and data-driven solutions.
Networking also thrived. Conversations quickly turned into scheduled meetings and booths buzzed with real business discussions. The aisles felt alive with new ideas and projects taking shape.
And of course, some traditions never fade. Dawn Foods’ doughnuts once again proved that classics can shine right alongside the latest innovations.
Trends Driving the Industry Forward
A few themes consistently rose to the top at IBIE 2025.
Automation and efficiency dominated. Processors looked for ways to streamline production and reduce reliance on manual labor, and exhibitors responded by demonstrating robotics, inline mixing and connected system solutions. Smarter automation has shifted from being an advantage to being a necessity.
Waste reduction and reclaim were popular topics, too. Recovery systems and scrap-minimizing tools on display showed processors how they could lower costs while meeting sustainability goals.
Workforce development rounded out the conversations. Sessions highlighted the need to blend automation with employee training, ensuring teams thrive alongside new technology.
On the consumer side, product innovation stood out. Bakers worked to balance health and indulgence by pushing clean-label ingredients, experimenting with flavor and extending shelf life without sacrificing taste.
EnSight Highlights at IBIE 2025
For EnSight, IBIE 2025 proved our solutions meet today’s challenges head-on.
Likwifier Takes the Spotlight
Attendees flocked to our Likwifier systems to check out their inline mixing capabilities. Large bakeries and smaller processors saw how they could replace manual mixing with a scalable, automated process.
AGVs Make Their Mark
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) impressed processors seeking safer ways to move heavy batches. Visitors noted the AGV’s ability to handle dirty or uneven floors—a real-world edge over competitors.
Dumpers & Material Handling
Demand for our dumpers stayed strong. Attendees saw them not as one-off purchases, but as critical pieces in larger integrated systems.
Projects Over Purchases
Conversations revealed a shift–processors want partners, not just equipment. EnSight’s ability to deliver complete solutions positioned us as that partner.
Stronger Connections
We left Las Vegas with more than leads. Our team scheduled multiple follow-ups and even toured a local customer’s facility after connecting at the booth.
Conversations That Stood Out
The best insights came directly from processors. Many described the same challenge–mixing and moving large amounts of product like dough, frosting and filling. They want to scale production while reducing manual effort—and our solutions hit the mark.
Likwifier drew praise for making inline mixing accessible to large and small operations looking to modernize. The AGV stood out as well, with processors calling out its ability to handle heavy loads on imperfect floors.
These conversations reinforced what we already know. Processors don’t just want equipment. They want partners who understand their operations and deliver solutions that keep them efficient, safe and scalable.
Key Takeaways & Looking Ahead
IBIE 2025 proved that the baking industry is charging toward automation, efficiency and sustainability. EnSight demonstrated how the Likwifier, AGVs and dumpers address those needs today.
The show’s real value came in the conversations. Processors told us they want more than machines—they want integrated systems and trusted partners who can modernize their plants.
For EnSight, the work doesn’t stop at the show floor. With new projects already moving forward and follow-up meetings on the calendar, IBIE 2025 confirmed what we’ve believed all along: the future of food processing is bright, and EnSight is ready to help our partners expect excellence every step of the way.
Ready to explore how EnSight can help your bakery boost efficiency and scale smarter? Contact our team today to learn more about our full line of bakery solutions.
