Small and Medium Baker Membership

Small and medium bakers are the backbone of ABA. ABA meets their specific needs by removing obstacles to enable growth opportunities.

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Bakers are at the heart of the action with an ABA Membership.

For over 125 years, the baking industry’s most established organization has provided best-in-class support to ABA Members. ABA’s deep understanding of the baking industry’s challenges fuels the solutions and programs that remove obstacles and enable opportunities so our Members can thrive.

Business Connections and Thought Leadership

Conferences and events throughout the year help small and medium bakers network and make industry connections with suppliers and other baker members. Additionally, bakery-specific research presentations, webinars, and white papers on topics such as product innovation, sustainability, food science, and consumer trends provide the latest intelligence on the baking industry.

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Workforce Solutions

Baker Members have access to leading workforce programs and direct customer support to help them implement the best-in-class techniques and training the industry has to offer for both new and experienced workers. These Members also receive significant discount pricing for posting new employee openings on BakingWorks.org, the baking industry’s job board.

How ABA supports our workforce

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The ABA is like having a coach in my corner for all things Washington, which is very important for a small company like Richmond Baking. Also, the networking and industry contacts are unparalleled!

Bill Quigg

President

Richmond Baking (aka More Than A Bakery)

Advocacy and Solutions

Small and medium Baker Members receive direct support in navigating and understanding the complex and constantly changing regulatory environment so they can stay focused on growing their business. ABA provides industry expertise and communication on proposed new federal rules and regulations that directly affect many small and medium bakers.

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90%

ABA Membership

of Baker Members are small and medium bakeries.

All Member Benefits

ABA partners with our Members to create meaningful programs and tools to enhance their businesses. Our various service offerings meet the needs of all Members from baker to supplier, small to large, all with the singular goal of building a stronger baking industry.

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How to Join

An ABA Baker Member is any wholesale bakery that manufactures baked goods in the United States. ABA Baker Members produce bread, rolls, cookies, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas, and many other baked products feeding America’s families. Dues are determined based on the most recent fiscal year’s gross sales of baked goods. Bakers with less than $2 million/year revenue should explore our Baking Industry Entrepreneur membership. Please contact our Membership team to determine which is the best fit for your company.

Baker Membership Application