WASHINGTON D.C. – The American Bakers Association (ABA) applauds members of the Senate on final passage of the Roberts-Stabenow GMO Labeling Agreement.
“Bakers nationwide would like to thank the 63 members of the Senate who voted in favor of this common sense uniform GMO labeling standard,” said Robb MacKie, ABA President and CEO. “We implore the House of Representatives to immediately pass this strong bi-partisan bill before leaving town for August recess, and provide the baking industry with the certainty needed to continue distributing their wholesome products.”
"ABA congratulates Chairman Roberts, Ranking Member Stabenow, and members of their staffs, for all their tireless work on this top issue and their continued support of the food industry,” added MacKie.
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About the American Bakers Association:
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. Since 1897, ABA has represented the interests of bakers before the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and international regulatory authorities. ABA advocates on behalf of more than 1000 baking facilities and baking company suppliers. ABA members produce bread, rolls, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and many other wholesome, nutritious, baked products for America’s families. The baking industry generates more than $102 billion in economic activity annually and employs more than 706,000 highly skilled people.
Source: American Bakers Association
