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ABA's Bakers Manufacturing Academy launches suite of new specialized courses

June 10, 2021

The Bakers Manufacturing Academy, owned by the American Bakers Association (ABA), has launched two new specialized courses: Tortillas and Variety Hearth Breads Lessons.

Baking industry food safety and sanitation career opportunities

Workforce development opportunities in baking industry food safety sanitation for the next generation.

Aneta Cop

May 27, 2021

Securing a good job upon graduation from college is often a paramount student concern. Therefore, it is important to know the labor market’s patterns and trends when you prepare your career and want to develop sustainable skills that employers need and want.

Bakery Industry Forum holds first meeting of year, recaps group meetings

Bakery Industry Forum announces 2020-2022 roster.

March 7, 2021

In January, BEMA kicked of its first Baking Industry Forum (BIF) meeting of the New Year.

ABA's Bakers Manufacturing Academy launches specialized training for sheeting and laminating

February 15, 2021

The American Bakers Association’s Bakers Manufacturing Academy has launched a new specialized course for cracker operations: the Sheeting and Laminating Lesson.

Pandemic bakery perspectives

Robb MacKie

January 20, 2021

In the ongoing grip of the COVID-19 pandemic as we enter a new year, and a new administration in Washington, we reached out for an update from Robb MacKie, President and CEO, American Bakers Association (ABA), Washington, D.C.

Snack and bakery strategies for a better 2021

Snack and bakery industry lessons from 2020 and strategies for an improved 2021.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 18, 2021

This past year was unlike any other throughout our history as a nation, and the snack and bakery industry saw significant impact.

Snack and bakery leaders offer pandemic-era insights and strategies

Snack and bakery leaders offer insights and strategic perspectives on the pandemic—and what comes next.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 18, 2021

Near the end of December 2019, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission, Wuhan City, China, reported several pneumonia cases that officials eventually tied to a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, now generally known as COVID-19.

Top graduates of ABA's Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing Course recognized at the 2020 TechCon Beyond: A Virtual Experience

November 3, 2020

The American Bakers Association (ABA) honored the 2019 recipients of the Vander Heide Award and the Phelps Award on October 27, 2020, at TechCon Beyond: A Virtual Experience.

ABA study reinforces the baking industry's role as an essential manufacturing employer

October 28, 2020

The American Bakers Association (ABA) and ndp | analytics have announced The Baking Industry’s Frontline Workforce Landscape study, which examined commercial baking and supplier companies investment in frontline workforce engagement and career development as well as the support of their local communities.

Baking Industry Alliance announces Virtual Meet and Greet with the Academy of Advanced Manufacturing

October 26, 2020

On November 4th, the BIA is hosting a meet and greet with the Academy of Advanced Manufacturing (AAM) for industry employers.

State of the Industry 2026: Challenge Accepted

Crumbl kicks off summer with Chocolate Strawberry Cups

One releases Reese's layered protein bar

Hershey's releases Reese's layered bar

Events

August 20, 2025

Breaking the Mold: Fresh Perspectives on Modern Bakery Packaging Solutions

On-Demand Join us for a practical look at how bakeries can modernize packaging lines and better align with emerging retail and environmental demands. Key takeaways:

July 22, 2026

Speaking Gen Y/Z/Alpha’s Language About Bread

Younger consumers, like their Boomer counterparts, are still reaching for bread when shopping. What they want from those purchases, however, looks very different from previous generations. Producers that understand these shifting preferences can better position both existing products and new launches for success.

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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