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ASB announces Catherin Herrera as Rising Baker Award recipient

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:20:00 -0500

The American Society of Baking (ASB) has announced Catherin Herrera, director of baking technology - technical service at Bimbo Canada, as this year’s recipient of the Rising Baker Award.

ASB hires new director of education

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:50:00 -0400

Sarah Day has joined the American Society of Baking staff as director of education, focusing on ASB’s strategic vision to deliver training, development, and educational resources to its growing membership and the commercial baking industry.

ASB BakingTECH 2023 brings bakery pros together again

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The 2023 industry gathering celebrates the strength of baking professionals.

ASB names Kristen L. Spriggs as executive director

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:30:00 -0500

Spriggs will assume the role at the conclusion of ASB’s 99th annual BakingTECH event in Chicago, February 28–March 2.

ASB to induct six industry leaders to Baking Hall of Fame during BakingTECH 2023

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:40:00 -0400

Since its launch in 2006, the Baking Hall of Fame will have enshrined 103 individuals as of 2023.

BakingTECH 2023 registration now open

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:25:00 -0400

BakingTECH 2023, the premier educational and networking event for baking professionals, will be held at the Hilton Chicago from February 28–March 2, 2023.

ASB debuts new approach to baking certification, training

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:40:00 -0400

New digital, certification courses offer modernized baking training for quicker new hire training.

ASB announces new director of education and training

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:24:00 -0500

The American Society of Baking (ASB) has named Amy Leigh Beecher as the organization’s first director of education and training.

American Society of Baking names student teams as finalists in the ASB Product Development Competition

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The American Society of Baking is offering scholarships and the power of the industry’s biggest spotlight to college students across the country who will compete in the final round of the annual ASB Product Development Competition on March 1–3, 2022 during BakingTECH in Chicago.

American Society of Baking welcomes new members to Board of Directors

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:04:00 -0500

The American Society of Baking has announced the appointment of five new members to the ASB Board of Directors effective February 19, 2021.

BakingTech 2021: American Society of Baking reimagines its annual conference for a virtual audience

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:01:00 -0500

The “Best Week in Baking” 2021 will take place over three days, from February 16-18.

ASB names Lee Sanders the 2021 recipient of the Robert A. Fisher Distinguished Service Award

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500

The American Society of Baking (ASB) is pleased to announce that Lee Sanders is being honored as the 2021 recipient of the Robert A. Fischer Distinguished Service Award.

American Society of Baking announces 2021 finalists for baking scholarship competition

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500

College teams from University of Florida, University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have been selected as the 2021 finalists for the nation’s most prominent scholarship competition for students pursuing careers in baking, food technology/science, and culinary programs.

Baking Hall of Fame finds new home in Bundy Baking Museum

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0500

The Bundy Baking Museum in Urbana, Ohio, recently became the new home for the American Society of Baking’s Baking Hall of Fame.

ASB Baking Hall of Fame announces five inductees for 2021

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:00:48 -0500

The American Society of Baking (A.S.B.) will induct five industry leaders into the Baking Hall of Fame during special ceremonies at BakingTech 2021, a virtual conference to be held Feb. 16-18, 2021.

Registration now open for the first-ever virtual BakingTECH Annual Conference

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:52:30 -0500

Registration is now open for the first-ever virtual BakingTECH Annual Conference.

BakingTECH 2021 Moves to a Virtual Conference

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:38:00 -0400

As previously shared with its members, ASB continues to monitor the evolving factors related to the COVID-19 outbreak, particularly with regard to BakingTECH 2021.

ASB announces 2021 Product Development Competition theme

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:48:00 -0400

ASB is proud to support the next generation of bakers by providing the power of the industry's biggest spotlight, BakingTECH, to showcase their innovative bakery products.

ASB introduces Virtual Coffee Breaks

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 13:36:25 -0400

Grab your favorite coffee mug, your preferred blend and join special guests for weekly informal discussions on trends and issues facing the industry.

American Society of Baking elects 2020-21 board of directors

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:04:00 -0500

On Tuesday, March 3, during ASB’s annual conference – BakingTECH, the membership elected the following officers for the 2020-21 Board of Directors.

AIB International sponsors ASB's Product Development Competition scholarships

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:18:00 -0500

AIB International has partnered with American Society of Baking to provide $40,000 in student scholarships, raising the annual amount awarded for the national scholarship competition to an all-time high.

96th ASB Annual Technical Conference to be held March 1-3, 2020, in Chicago

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500

On March 1 - 3, 2020 the 96th ASB Annual Technical Conference returns to Chicago for the BakingTECH “Vision 2020: Looking Beyond the Horizon.”

ASB BakingTech: Baking a Fresh Future

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:44:00 -0500

On February 24–26, ASB BakingTech will head back to Chicago with the theme of "Baking a Fresh Future." This annual event, hosted by the American Society of Baking (ASB) and held at the Hilton Chicago, is a highly anticipated gathering for all professionals in the grain-based snack and bakery industry.

ASB names student teams as finalists in ASB Product Development Competition

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:53:22 -0500

The American Society of Baking (ASB) is offering scholarships and the power of the industry’s biggest spotlight to college students across the country who will compete in the final round of the annual ASB Product Development Competition on February 24 - 26, 2019 in Chicago.

Former vice president of Panera Bread to present keynote address at BakingTech '19

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:00:00 -0500

Tom Gumpel will present a keynote address on February 26 during the Tuesday morning general session at BakingTech 2019: Baking a Fresh Future.

A.S.B. names Lummus, Trausch to Baking Hall of Fame

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:36:00 -0400

The American Society of Baking (A.S.B.) will induct two industry leaders into the Baking Hall of Fame during a special ceremony at BakingTech 2019, to be held Feb. 24-26 in Chicago.

State of the Industry 2018 Overview: Perspectives from top bakery industry leadership

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:30:00 -0400

The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus was known for his central belief that change is constant, a point clearly illustrated by the fantastic innovation seen across every bakery category today. Yet bread is the oldest form of food known to humankind, dating back thousands of years. And we still eat it today.

ASB BakingTech 2018: informative panels, education sessions, and more

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:00:00 -0400

ASB BakingTech took place Sunday, February 25 through Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago, IL.

Puratos Satin Clean(er) Label Silver Layer cake mix wins 2018 ASB Innovation Award

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:00:00 -0500

Puratos' proprietary research into consumer insights, Taste Tomorrow, showed that 80 percent of consumers are unfamiliar with PGE/PGME’s (aka emulsifiers) and therefore misunderstand what these ingredients are used for.

ASB hosts "How to get out of 'Run to Failure'" workshop

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 08:00:00 -0500

ASB will be hosting a "How to get out of 'Run to Failure'" workshop January 17 and 18, 2018, at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport.