Statement from ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie on the Senate vote reaffirming sweet deal for Big Sugar: “The Senate vote shows that it is business as usual in Washington by rejecting even modest reform for the outdated sugar program, reform that would have saved bakers billions of dollars each year.
“We would like to thank Senators Shaheen, Toomey and the 17 other cosponsors of the Sugar Reform Act for leading the charge in the Senate. We applaud those Senators that stood up for bakers, in support of an amendment that could have added up to 20,000 jobs in food manufacturing.
“It is our hope that the House of Representatives will reform the sugar program and allow bakers to expand their businesses and create jobs.”
About the American Bakers Association:
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. Since 1897, ABA has represented the interests of bakers before the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and international regulatory authorities. ABA advocates on behalf of more than 700 baking facilities and baking company suppliers. ABA members produce bread, rolls, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and many other wholesome, nutritious, baked products for America’s families. The baking industry generates more than $102 billion in economic activity annually and employs more than 633,000 highly skilled people.
Source: American Bakers Association