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Step into your future with Next Gen at IDDBA

Designed for students exploring options or young professionals ready to grow, this space connects you to real career paths in dairy, deli, and bakery. Take part in Career Connection Live at IDDBA 2026 Orlando, explore job spotlights from member companies, and gain insight from industry leaders who once stood where you are now.

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If you are an individual student, complete the student application. If you are an exhibiting company interested in being involved, complete the Host a Career Connection Live Stop application.

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General Mills Internship Program

Explore how the General Mills Internship Program offers hands‑on opportunities across all major business areas and is open to students from a wide variety of academic disciplines

Hungry for What's Next

A playful look at General Mills’ mission to make food the world loves and inspire future talent.

What’s It Like To Be a Giant Eagle Bakery Team Member

Explore the highlights of the apprenticeship program, and how the role provides valuable hands‑on experience, development opportunities, and a chance to build your skills within the organization.

Follow links to download slide decks. Full webinar presentations are available for members to view.

Career Chat Webinars

Career Chats

Future Menus in Action – Bound Salad Innovations with Unilever Food Solutions

Join Unilever for an inspiring culinary session. Corporate Chef Brandon Collins brings Future Menus trends to life through creative bound salad combinations. These innovative recipes are designed to elevate your menu offerings and spark fresh ideas for your kitchen. From bold flavors to practical techniques, this demo will showcase how bound salads can transform everyday ingredients into extraordinary dishes.

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Mastering SQF: Streamlining Audit Readiness and Compliance

Stop stressing about your next SQF audit. Join Amanda Wilder of Provision Analytics and Stacey Brown of ASI Food Safety to gain practical knowledge that will transform your food safety program. We'll cover the fundamentals of SQF certification and the business case for achieving it. Hear directly from an SQF auditor who will pull back the curtain on the audit experience, highlighting common pitfalls (non-conformances) and offering expert advice to strengthen your program. Finally, learn actionable strategies—such as leveraging digitization—to streamline record-keeping, simplify compliance, and ensure perpetual audit readiness.

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Rebroadcast: Key Deli, Dairy & Bakery Trends for 2026 (And What to do About Them)

Join Miriam Aniel Oved, Head of Integrated Marketing and Industry Insights Lead at Tastewise, for an insightful look into the future of deli, dairy, and bakery as we explore the top consumer trends of 2026. This presentation highlights what brands need to know to stay ahead: from shifting consumer preferences to the role of functional health, TikTok, affordability, protein, and so much more. Expect a data-backed, forward-looking discussion that focuses on actionable business value, helping you navigate the evolving tastes of your customers and drive growth in the coming years.

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