Despite inflation and economic uncertainty, the American Bakers Association (ABA) forecasts steady, slow growth in the retail and foodservice space over the next few years. Acknowledging that 94 percent of consumers are concerned about their current financial situation due to inflation, ABA President and CEO Eric Dell still sees some positive signs. “The good news […]
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Study Highlights Opportunities For Talent Development In Commercial Baking
In response to the ongoing and intensifying workforce shortage in the U.S. commercial baking industry, the American Bakers Association (ABA), the American Society of Baking (ASB) and the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) have released a new study, “Future-Proofing U.S. Commercial Baking: Workforce Challenges and Solutions.” Commissioned by the three industry organizations and conducted […]
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Passage Of USMCA Draws Reactions From Food Industry
On Jan. 16, the United States Senate voted 89-10 to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The agreement will now go to the president, who is expected to sign it into law next week. FMI welcomes passage of trilateral trade agreement Food Marketing Institute (FMI) VP of Tax, Trade, Sustainability & Policy Development Andy […]
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Members Of Food Industry Responds To House Passage Of USMCA
On Dec. 19, the House of Representatives approved the legislation implementing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Members across the food industry have voiced their opinions of the passage and shared thoughts on what needs to happen next. FMI pleased with vote On behalf of the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI) 1,000 member companies, FMI’s Vice President […]
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‘Power of Bakery’ Report: Bakery Is A Driver Of Grocery Store Sales
A bakery in a grocery store drives store sales and encourages emotional connections with consumers, according to the results of the Power of Bakery Report, a report jointly released by the American Bakers Association (ABA) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI). The results of the analysis, unveiled at the ABA Convention in Naples, Florida, share consumer perceptions, […]
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American Bakers Association Study Illuminates Gen Z Consumer Habits
The American Bakers Association (ABA) released its study, Attracting Gen Z and Millennial Customers, which reveals the habits, perceptions and relationship of Millennial and Gen Z consumers toward commercially baked goods. The results not only show these consumer segments’ perceptions of health, purchase drivers, and digital experiences related to bakery but also indicate key trends […]
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First Power Of Bakery Report To Debut At ABA 2019
The first annual Power of Bakery 2019 report, developed in partnership with the Food Marketing Institute and supported by Corbion, aims to bring an understanding of consumer perceptions, attitudes and behaviors regarding the bakery category in a grocery retail setting to help the industry optimize production, marketing, merchandising and branding decisions. Bakers will be able to utilize the […]
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American Bakers Association President To Join NAM-CMA Board
The American Bakers Association (ABA) President and CEO Robb MacKie will join the board of the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA). The CMA is made up of more than 260 industry-specific manufacturing associations and is “a vital arm of the NAM,” says ABA. “I am honored to be selected to […]
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Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers Merge With American Bakers Association
The American Bakers Association (ABA) and the Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers’ Association (B&CMA) have officially merged. As a result, the new ABA welcomed 116 B&CMA member companies, including U.S. and international bakers and allied companies. Additionally, ABA welcomed the B&CMA professional staff, including: • Dave Van Laar, senior advisor to the president and CEO: B&CMA transition […]
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American Bakers Association Lauds Nutrition Facts Label Compliance Date Extension
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is praising the Food & Drug Administration for extending the compliance date for label changes to the Nutrition Facts Panel on food and beverage products. The FDA announced its intentions in mid-June. The FDA issued the final regulation in May 2016, requiring revisions to the Nutrition Facts Panel by July 2018. “The agency has […]