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WASHINGTON — Workforce and economic security, modernization of the sugar program and choice for nutritional assistance programs are the topics discussed at the Bakers Fly-In and Policy Summit, held June 11-13. The American Bakers Association, The American Society of Baking and Retail Bakers of America took part in the event.…

Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) often involves a leap of faith, especially at this juncture. The ever-cautious baking industry is poised to take its first steps, according to a pulse survey of 80 commercial bakeries and industry suppliers conducted by the American Bakers Association (ABA) and NDP Analytics in March. The…

KANSAS CITY — B.J. (Bud) Hinkle, who helped Interstate Bakeries Corp. navigate a period of turmoil in the 1970s and served as chairman of the American Bakers Association in the 1980s, died June 9 at the age of 101. Born July 21, 1922, in Springfield, Mo., Hinkle’s family moved when…

It’s no secret — the baking industry is grappling with severe labor shortages, leaving many manufacturers unable to fill shifts, properly maintain equipment, satisfy throughput demands and more.  According to Baking & Snack’s 2024 Capital Spending Study, conducted by Cypress Research and sponsored by BEMA, 73% of baker respondents said…

WASHINGTON — The board of governors of the American Bakers Association (ABA) has approved the adoption of updated bylaws for the organization. The updated bylaws were developed over the past 12 months in a collective process with the organization’s general counsel, board of directors and professional staff, the ABA said.…

WASHINGTON — The American Bakers Association (ABA) hired Campbell Genn as its new senior director of government relations. “Campbell’s extensive expertise on the nutrition front combined with four years of experience working in the USDA (US Department of Agriculture) secretary’s office will provide invaluable insight for our members and further…

WASHINGTON — Making the baking industry a more attractive career choice, boosting demand for flour-based foods and raising the association to new heights represent three pillars at the center of a new five-year strategic plan adopted by the American Bakers Association. The plan was unveiled March 5 at a Washington…

The scenic Arizona desert will provide the backdrop for the 2024 American Bakers Association (ABA) Convention. Scheduled for April 14-17 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz., the annual conference will include business sessions, expert speakers, networking events and leisure activities over the course of four days.…

WASHINGTON — Company members of the American Bakers Association (ABA) accounted for 36 2023 Energy Star certifications, or over a third of total certifications issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency. “The commercial baking industry’s continued commitment to the Energy Star program underscores the significant role our members, and the…

WASHINGTON — While ambitious in scope, the new strategic plan of the American Bakers Association identifies key objectives the group must pursue in coming years, according to members of the ABA board of directors. In interviews conducted March 5 in Washington in connection with the plan’s official launch, ABA leaders…