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IBIE 2025 featured largest-ever show floor

Baking companies represented also increased by 5% compared to pre-pandemic levels.

September 30, 2025

The American Bakers Association (ABA), co-owner of the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), shares highlights from IBIE 2025, which took place September 13–17 in Las Vegas, NV.

ABA unveils pledge to remove artificial dyes from schools

A voluntary industry commitment aims to eliminate FD&C colors from K–12 baked goods by 2026–27.

SF&WB Staff

August 29, 2025

Nearly all ABA member companies serving schools are on track to meet the pledge.

ABA Fly-In to feature Bakers Dozen Congressional Reception

The fly-in will connect baking industry leaders with elected officials in the nation’s capitol.

Jenni Spinner

October 13, 2023

The fly-in will connect baking industry leaders with elected officials in the nation’s capitol.

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.

Industry engagement crucial in post-election landscape

December 16, 2020

The 2020 election is over, but efforts to understand the impacts are just beginning.

Americans deserve an additional serving of whole grains in their diet

March 13, 2020

Since grains are the cornerstone of a healthful, plant-based diet, and the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the bedrock for nutrition policy in the U.S., the baking industry is well-positioned to make powerful, positive changes for the health of America's families.

Federal updates from ABA: Nutritional labeling and labor policy issues

Robb MacKie

December 5, 2019

All federal food policy is based on the recommendations stemming from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The American Bakers Association (ABA) leads the Grain Chain, an organization of 10 groups from grain growers and millers, as well as bakers and others who have an interest in growing grain consumption.

Top regulatory issues facing the bakery industry

Robb MacKie

August 16, 2019

As of the last regulatory update from the American Bakers Association (ABA), we were coming out of a governmental shutdown. Now, the clock is ticking as we stare down the August recess in Congress and feel continued residual delays from that shutdown.

The American Bakers Association highlights its 2019 regulatory priorities

Robb MacKie

March 12, 2019

Even though the year started in a partial government shutdown, the government relations team from the American Bakers Association (ABA) continued to push forward on several key regulatory initiatives.

Time to double down on regulatory modernization

Robb MacKie

December 12, 2018

I recently met with one of the most actively engaged and supportive members of the American Bakers Association (ABA) and their senior management team. They asked me to provide a market and Washington update.

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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Products

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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