Bakers

The Voice of the Baking Industry

Est. 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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Members

What Our Membership Offers

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Professional Development

ABA's Bakers Manufacturing Academy, custom training solutions, frontline and executive leadership programs, and workforce recruitment tools are tailor-made for nearly 800K baking industry employees.

Advocacy and Solutions

Members-only research and 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 and Networking

Ideas and innovation happen when we connect with each other. Throughout the country, 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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Events

2023 ABA Convention

Mar 26, 2023

9:00 AM

Amelia Island, FL

Ritz Carlton Amelia Island

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

American Bakers Association Human Resources and Safety Conference

Human Resources and Safety Professionals Group Virtual Conference-April 2023

Apr 18, 2023

2:00 PM

Virtual

ABA’s Human Resources and Safety Professionals Group Conference will focus on pressing topics related to labor and workplace issues.

Energy and Environment Professionals Group Virtual Conference-April 2023

Apr 19, 2023

1:00 PM

Virtual

The Energy and Environment Professionals Group addresses energy and environmental regulations and legislation on the state and federal levels.

NEXUS Powered by BEMA and ABA

Sep 25, 2023

9:00 AM

Dallas, TX

This transformational industry event will connect all facets of the baking industry, including executive leadership, business development, R&D, human resources, and operations.

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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