Bakers

The Voice
Of the Baking
Industry

Since 1897

Serving Members from global wholesale baking companies and suppliers to baking industry entrepreneurs, the American Bakers Association (ABA) is the only bakery-specific national and state trade association, delivering results on priorities affecting the companies that feed the world.

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COVID-19 Resources

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.

Members

What Our Membership Offers

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Professional Development

Our workforce is at the heart of our Member companies' operations. ABA's Bakers Manufacturing Academy, custom training solutions, and leadership programs 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.

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Commodities

Food Safety

Logistics

Nutrition

State Affairs

Sustainability

Workforce

Events

ABA 2021 Virtual Convention: Believe in Bakery

Mar 22, 2021

4:00 PM

Virtual Experience

The premier annual event for baking industry leaders. Events include trends presentations, customer panels, and B2B networking for bakers, suppliers, and industry partners.

The COVID-19 Vaccine: Legal and Practical Implications

Mar 8, 2021

6:00 PM

Virtual

This webinar covers the many considerations for employers as employees in the baking industry become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Attendees will learn about the unique and evolving issues tied

March 2021 Board of Directors Meeting

Mar 19, 2021

12:30 PM

Virtual

ABA's Boards of Directors will meet to discuss pressing baking industry issues.

Human Resources and Safety Professionals Group Conference

May 19, 2021

9:00 AM

Chicago, IL

The Wit Downtown Chicago

Save the date for the Human Resources and Safety Professionals Group Conference.

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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