ABA Cancels 2020 Convention, #BelieveInBakery at 2021 Convention

After an exhaustive process of due diligence conversations and staff preparation efforts, ABA has come to a difficult decision to cancel the 2020 ABA Annual Convention in Scottsdale, AZ. The health and safety of our attendees and staff are of paramount importance.

Wholesale Baking Industry Ready to Hire Thousands of Employees

The American Bakers Association’s (ABA) member companies are working hard to produce and distribute baked goods and are looking to hire more than 3,000 permanent and temporary employees immediately.

North American Millers, Bakers Scramble to Satisfy Bread-Buying Binge

March 24, 2020 Reuters

North American flour mills and bakeries are rushing to boost production as the spread of the new coronavirus leads to stockpiling of staples like bread and pasta.

Sid Wainer & Son Launches 2nd Food Rescue Pop Up, March 25

March 24, 2020 Sid Wainer & Son

Sid Wainer & Son®, the leading food service distributor of New England’s finest specialty foods, has announced its 2nd emergency Food Rescue Pop Up for the local New Bedford, Massachusetts community: in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. Their 1st Food Rescue Pop Up served approximately 2,000 members of the community, which took place on Saturday March 21st.

US Foods Offers Update Related to COVID-19, Plans to Help Retailers

March 24, 2020 US Foods

“As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, our priority is the health and safety of our associates, customers and communities,” said Pietro Satriano, Chairman and CEO.