U.S. Bread, Donut Makers Urge Biden to Roll Back Biofuel Requirements

A trade group representing some of America’s biggest baked goods companies is urging the Biden administration to ratchet back its biofuel ambitions, arguing that using fuel made from crops could raise the cost of donuts, bread and other foods.

Bakers Urged to Focus on Sesame Labeling Law

The new allergen labeling law for sesame doesn’t take effect for another year-and-a- half, but bakers should begin preparing now for the changes.

Remaining Optimistic -ABA’s Robb MacKie

Between the pandemic and loss and illness of so many, to the civil unrest and racial injustice, to the corrosive and bitter political divisions plaguing our country, it is easy to get discouraged and disheartened.

Bakers Navigate Soaring Commodity Prices

The baking industry is experiencing dramatic price increases on a wide range of commodities, including wheat, corn, and soybean oil — and executives are trying to get a handle on where the market is headed.

Industry Faces Supply Chain ‘Perfect Storm’

The baking industry is grappling with serious supply chain and commodity cost challenges that are emerging even as the pandemic is not yet out of the picture.