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WASHINGTON — The American Bakers Association (ABA) is heading into its annual baking industry conference, the 2025 ABA Convention, with a record level of member companies. The ABA said it has reached a milestone with a membership that now totals 375 companies. The Washington-based baking trade group described the growth…

The American Bakers Association (ABA) is heading to Orlando for its annual convention, to be held March 23-26 at the Waldorf Astoria. The show will feature a wealth of educational sessions, expert speakers, networking events and other opportunities to connect. “The ABA Convention is the premier gathering for fostering business…

WASHINGTON — Industry groups are watching closely in the wake of a freeze on federal grants and loans, announced by the Trump administration, triggering fears food assistance programs could be adversely affected. The freeze, announced Jan. 28, was paused that day by a federal judge and then rescinded a day…

CRESKILL, NJ. — Opportunities to learn will come in both educational sessions and social gatherings during the National Association of Flour Distributors, Inc.’s 105th annual convention scheduled for May 14-18 in Key West, Fla. The quick chat: top-to-top session will return for a second year, and cornhole and golf competitions…

WASHINGTON — The American Bakers Association (ABA) has partnered with the American Society of Baking (ASB) to create a new set of baking courses called the Bakers Manufacturing Academy. The courses will provide industry-specific, technical education for bakery production employees at multiple skill levels, the ABA said. The classes also…

WASHINGTON — The American Bakers Association (ABA) has hired Mary Donovan as an economic consultant for its workforce and insights division. In her new role, Donovan will deliver industry research and data analytics to support baking manufacturing businesses, ABA said. Donovan has helped clients achieve business and policy goals in…

WASHINGTON — The American Bakers Association has launched the Champions for a Better Tomorrow Awards Program. The ABA said the awards recognize the positive impact of the commercial baking industry by spotlighting the work of member companies to effect positive change in their communities, workplaces and the environment. In addition,…

WASHINGTON — The American Bakers Association (ABA) has named bestselling author Erica Dhawan as its opening keynote speaker for the Using Connectional Intelligence to Transform your Business session at the 2025 annual convention. The session will examine insights that “advance the connected power” of team and businesses; strategies to further…

WASHINGTON — The American Bakers Association has partnered with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Marine Corps. As part of the partnership, the ABA said it will provide specially crafted cakes for each state house celebration. The cakes will be part of a…

KANSAS CITY — Developing the next generation of leaders for the baking, food and agricultural industries will mean sifting through the workforce to find those with leadership qualities, including “soft skills,” a volunteer attitude and the ability to adapt to a changing workforce and increasing use of technology. Programs to…