ABA leaders discuss baking industry’s next level The group's president/CEO and board president talk challenges and opportunities. Jenni Spinner May 4, 2026 At the ABA’s recent 2026 Convention, Eric Dell and Brian LeComte shared their perspectives on issues facing the field, as well as the resilience of bakers.Read More
Trio of baking associations establish strategic partnership The three industry groups will work to strengthen baking across North America. SF&WB Staff March 10, 2026 The American Bakers Association, Retail Bakers of America, and Baking Association of Canada have announced an agreement to work together.Read More
ABA 2026 Convention to feature advocacy in action The American Bakers Association event will gather leaders to shape the future. Eric Dell March 9, 2026 Scheduled April 19-23 in Colorado Springs, the group’s yearly event comes at an especially challenging time for bakery professionals.Read More
HHS releases new U.S. dietary guidelines The policy emphasizes healthy fats and proteins, and discourages added sugar. Jenni Spinner January 7, 2026 The new U.S. dietary guidelines, updated by federal health agencies every five years, recommend consumers avoid ultra-processed foods and beverages.Read More
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. Read More
Tentative end to port strike good news for bakers: ABA American Bakers Association president and CEO Eric Dell is heralding the end of the conflict. SF&WB Staff October 4, 2024 Just two days after warning of the strike’s potential detriment to the baking industry, the association is applauding the apparent resolution.Read More
ABA represents bakers on regulatory front lines The organization’s advocacy and expertise will be center stage at its 2024 Convention. Jenni Spinner April 4, 2024 The organization’s advocacy and expertise will be center stage at its 2024 Convention.Read More
Former Congressional leaders to keynote ABA PAC Dinner Roy Blunt and Val Demings will discuss the importance of cooperation at the bakery event. Jenni Spinner January 29, 2024 Roy Blunt and Val Demings will discuss the importance of cooperation at the bakery event.Read More
ABA names Bill Dumais III to serve as the association’s state affairs manager Dumais brings a range of legislative and regulatory experience to the American Bakers Association. Jenni Spinner January 18, 2024 Dumais brings a range of legislative and regulatory experience to the American Bakers Association.Read More
ABA Fly-In and Policy Summit leaves its mark on Capitol Hill leaders and lawmakers The American Bakers Association led industry members to make connections with officials. Jenni Spinner November 20, 2023 The American Bakers Association led industry members to make connections with officials.Read More