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WASHINGTON — The American Bakers Association (ABA) has relocated to new headquarters. The new office is at 55 M Street SE, Suite 540, Washington, DC 20003, a short distance from Capitol Hill. The ABA said the new location will ensure it remains “strategically positioned to champion the interests of the…

Hunger and obesity are two major food crises facing the United States. According to the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), one in eight households, or an estimated 44.2 million Americans, experienced food insecurity or lack of access to an affordable, nutritious diet in 2022. Meanwhile, FRAC reports that nearly…

WASHINGTON — The American Bakers Association (ABA) will hold its NextGenBaker Leadership Forum from Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Washington, DC. Once again, the event runs during the same week as Nexus, which is powered by BEMA and ABA, and is being held Oct. 1-3 in Washington, DC. Attendees are encouraged…

Making a baking career more attractive to the public has been a top priority for the industry, but educating the public that it’s even an available option for them is also needed.  “A lot of people don’t even know the baking industry exists in Kentucky as we are the land…

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — When Nexus made its debut last year, some industry professionals didn’t initially grasp the concept behind the event.  “We heard many people say, ‘We already go to your convention,’ ” said Emily Bowers, vice president, education and operations, BEMA. “This isn’t a convention, We’re not in…

WASHINGTON — Expanded in-house expertise to boost the group’s Washington efforts on nutrition and workforce issues and the addition of an organizational development specialist to enhance its culture are among steps the American Bakers Association will take as part of a strategic reorganization announced July 16. The reorganization is intended…

WASHINGTON — Expanded in-house expertise to boost the group’s Washington efforts on nutrition and workforce issues and the addition of an organizational development specialist to enhance its culture are among steps the American Bakers Association will take as part of a strategic reorganization announced July 16. The reorganization is intended…

After holding their successful inaugural event in Dallas last year, BEMA and the American Bakers Association (ABA) will present the Nexus 2024 networking, education and business collaboration meeting on Oct. 1-3 in Washington, DC, where ABA will also co-locate its NextGenBaker Leadership Forum. “Nexus is a partnership with the two…

WASHINGTON — Jennifer Colfelt, who for the past five years has served as vice president of operations and membership of the American Bakers Association, is stepping down from her position. Colfelt will remain in her position through mid-August to assume a smooth transition, the ABA said. Eric Dell, president and…

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIF. — With the International Baking Industry Exposition only 15 months away, Allen Wright, vice president, Hansaloy, and IBIE vice chair, was happy to report at BEMA Convention 2024 that things were on track for a successful trade show. With 93% of the exhibitor space sold out…