American Bakers Association

ABA, ASB Release New Study on Workforce Retention Trends and Best Practices in Commercial Baking

April 7, 2022 American Bakers Association

The American Bakers Association (ABA) and the American Society of Baking (ASB) today released their joint study, 2022 Workforce Gap in U.S. Commercial Baking: Recruitment and Retention Challenges & Best Practices. Conducted in October 2021 and February 2022 by Cypress Research, the study assesses challenges and best practices for workforce recruitment and retention in the U.S. commercial baking industry.  …

ABA and SNAC International Release 2021 Salary and Benefits Survey

March 16, 2022 American Bakers Association

The American Bakers Association (ABA) and SNAC International (SNAC) released their 2021 Salary & Benefits Survey. The nearly 150 pages of data cover company profile information, pay practices, benefits and pay information for 34 positions from 36 food manufacturers and supplier organizations across the United States and Canada.  …

Pillsbury Bakers’ Plus Creative Cake Decorating Contest Returns to the International Baking Industry Expo

March 9, 2022 International Baking Industry Exposition

Imagination and artistry will take center stage during the Retail Bakers of America’s (RBA) 21st Annual Pillsbury Bakers’ Plus Creative Cake Decorating Competition. Held September 17-21, 2022, at IBIE (commonly known as the Baking Expo™ and the largest baking industry event in the Americas), will host this renowned contest to shine a light on the world’s top professional cake decorators. …

ABA NextGenBaker Co-Chair Transition Announced

February 16, 2022 American Bakers Association

The American Bakers Association (ABA) announced the departure of NextGenBaker Co-Chair Kelly Mariotti, Director of People Programs & Processes at Weston Foods, as she pursues a new career opportunity and introduced her successor Liliana Economakis, Division Vice President, Customer Development Non-Commercial at Aspire Bakeries. …

Bakers Urge EPA to Recalibrate Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Volumes for 2022, Future Years

February 7, 2022 American Bakers Association

In comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) update, the American Bakers Association (ABA) strongly urged the Agency to set its upcoming Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for biodiesel and renewable diesel for 2022 and future years no higher than actual production for 2021. …