Economic Impact

The wholesale baking industry mixes tradition and innovation to feed the world and the economy - generating some major dough while employing almost 800-thousand people in the United States. ABA's interactive map reveals the current economic impact of baking in each Congressional district and state.

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Bakers Enrich America

Bakers are found in all 50 states, in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The baking industry employs almost 800,000 skilled individuals, generates over $44 billion in direct wages, and has an overall economic impact of over $154 billion.

Economic Impact of the Baking Industry

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ABA's Bakers Manufacturing Academy Launches New Specialized Course: Hamburger/Hotdog Buns

Sep 13, 2021

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Bakers Manufacturing Academy, owned by the American Bakers Association (ABA), launched a new specialized course: Hamburger/Hotdog Buns.

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Bakers Push Back on Vaccine and Testing Mandates, Encourage Collaborative Solutions

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While ABA supports President Biden’s overall goal of vaccinating Americans against COVID-19, we are extremely concerned that the...

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The latest Bake to the Future podcast spotlights IBIE, the International Baking Industry Exposition, the largest and most significant...

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