The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE)'s inaugural Becoming Environmentally Sustainable Together (BEST) in Baking initiative identified 16 industry suppliers that are making a positive impact on the environment. The program was launched as part of a commitment to positive transformation within the grain-based food industry. Suppliers that participated in the program did so by submitting entries demonstrating how their product or service fostered energy conservation, a reduction in water usage, a decrease in landfill waste, healthy living and/or a reduction of the overall impact on the environment.

The following companies have committed to sustainability through innovative
products, services, technologies and/or programs:
IBIE 2010 is taking place Sept. 26 to 29 in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.bakingexpo.org.