The Voice
Of the Baking
Industry
Since 1897
Baking Strong
ABA Celebrates 125 Years
Founded in 1897, the American Bakers Association has evolved through the years into the ABA you know today. In 2022, we celebrate our Members, our association's 125th Anniversary, and the bright future of the baking community.
Coronavirus Toolkit
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., ABA took immediate steps to support our Members during this crisis. This toolkit provides workplace prevention strategies and best practices.
What Our Membership Offers
Professional Development
ABA's Bakers Manufacturing Academy, custom training solutions, frontline and executive leadership programs, Baking Works industry job board, and workforce recruitment tools are tailor-made for nearly 800K baking industry employees.
Advocacy and Solutions
A dedicated team of in-house legislative and regulatory experts promotes, supports, and drives positive results for the highly specific needs of the baking industry.
Business Connections
The baking industry connects at ABA events. Virtual and in-person gatherings provide opportunities for everyone from executive leaders to entry-level employees.
Events
2023 ABA Convention
The premier annual event for baking industry leaders. Events include trends presentations, customer panels, and B2B networking for bakers, suppliers, and industry partners.
Joint Human Resources and Safety and Logistics Conference-May 2022
Registration is now open.
Legal Professionals Group Virtual Conference-June 2022
Register for the Legal Professionals Group Virtual Conference on June 7, 2022.
ABA Member Research Webinar: Taste Tomorrow-Innovation Driven By Insights
Today’s consumer expectations are evolving at a rapid rate. With the dynamics of society shifting just as fast, consumers are hungrier for new and exciting ways to work, eat, play, and live. So how do
International baking industry exposition
International baking industry exposition
It's the Western Hemisphere’s largest baking industry trade show and the U.S. grain sector’s most important event. Co-owned by the American Bakers Association, IBIE welcomes more than 21,000 baking professionals from around the world during five days of nonstop activities at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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