Economic Impact

The wholesale baking industry mixes tradition and innovation to feed the world and the economy - generating some major dough while employing nearly 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 $153 billion.

Economic Impact of the Baking Industry

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Zachary Decker American Bakers Association

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Bakers Congratulate Vilsack on Confirmation as USDA Secretary

Feb 26, 2021

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ABA’s President and CEO Robb MacKie issued a statement regarding the confirmation and swearing-in of Tom Vilsack as Secretary of...

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IBIE 2022

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Members-Only IBIE Booth Space Opens Soon

Feb 23, 2021

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Samantha Moore, CMP, CEM

Exclusive to Members, Round 1 booth space sales for the 2022 International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) open on April 19, 2021.

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American Bakers Association ABA Sheeting and Laminating Training Bakers Manufacturing Academy

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5 Reasons to Enroll in the New Sheeting and Laminating Training

Feb 22, 2021

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Hailey Blumenreich

Here are 5 things to know about ABA's Bakers Manufacturing Academy's new Sheeting and Laminating Lesson.

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