Each year, the American Society of Baking (ASB) honors individuals who have led the baking industry, demonstrating innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit with its Baking Hall of Fame award (created in 2005). Many of the individuals selected into the hall are recognized for their achievements in organizational growth and development, equipment design and innovation, advancements in ingredient technology and processing or related service to the commercial baking industry.
This year’s Hall of Fame recipients, announced at BakingTech, March 2-4, are Donald R. Shaffer, founder of Shaffer Manufacturing Corp.; Mariano, Eugenio, Renato, Umberto and Giancarlo Turano of Turano Baking Co.; and John J. Watson, former president and chairman of Watson Inc.