Impressive growth for Bakery Congress

June 23, 2015, Toronto — The latest edition of the Bakery Congress 2015 Show on May 31-June 1 at Palais des congrès de Montréal was a resounding success, with a 30 per cent growth and 20 per cent rise in attendance.

Almost 1,400 highly qualified audience from the industry visited the trade show floor. The theme for this year’s event was Innovation through Tradition.

Bakery Congress 2015 was organized by BAC in collaboration with Le Conseil de Boulangerie Québec (CBQ), the exhibitor and attendee participation were larger than the previous Montréal edition in 2011. L’Association des Boulangers Artisans du Québec had organized the first ever artisan bakers competition on the trade show floor, the competitors prepared a variety of dazzling baked products on a continuous basis during both show days. Winner of the competition was Gérald Loersch of Première Moisson.

The educational sessions on both show days were presented by industry’s recognized experts; the sessions were very well attended and focused on the Innovation through Tradition. The educational sessions during BAC events have grown in popularity year after year, adding a solid value to the Show.

The next event by Baking Association of Canada Bakery Showcase 2016 will be held May 1-3, 2016, at The International Centre, Toronto (Mississauga). For more Information: www.baking.ca