WASHINGTON, D.C. The American Bakers Association and the Allied Trades of the Baking Industry will come together in September to tackle baking companies’ biggest business challenges in the special joint session: “Solutions to Bakers’ Most Vexing Problems.”
“We have always valued our relationship with ATBI and are grateful for the extremely beneficial guidance and assistance it has given our members over the years. We plan to elevate our partnership to the next level as we work together to find solutions to the problems keeping our business leaders up at night,” said ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie. “We thank ATBI for making its board members available for this, and know it will be a great exchange for all participating.”
The ABA Board has submitted its suggested topics and its ATBI counterparts are working hard to research solutions. ATBI’s supplier experts will come ready to talk through the issues, share best practices, and explore opportunities for partnerships. Discussions will include:
o Identifying and preparing for future food safety risks;
o Reducing duplication of food safety audits;
o Retaining and recruiting skilled talent for the “new” bakery technology; and
o Establishing the next steps in sustainability after the low hanging fruit is gathered.
The ABA and ATBI Boards will hold this session at their annual joint meeting in Washington, D.C. on September 21.
The ABA Board is comprised of top leaders from all segments of the baking industry who help develop consensus policies that improve the government environment and overall health of the baking industry. The Allied Trades of the Baking Industry is an organization serving the grain-based food industry through cooperation between a large cross-section of suppliers to wholesale manufacturers. Allen Shiver, president of Flowers Foods, and Tim Miller, senior vice president of Cereal Food Processors, are serving as the boards’ respective leaders.
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 $70 billion in economic activity annually and employs close to half a million highly skilled people.
Source: American Bakers Association