Making Waves in Naples at ABA Convention

In a whirlwind of a convention, nearly 500 baking industry leaders participated in four jam-packed days of meetings, sessions, and networking events in Naples, FL from April 7-10, 2019. Here’s a quick look at what happened.

Revisions to Standard for Ovens and Furnaces Approved by NFPA

Bakers who are looking to buy a new oven or modify, expand or refurbish an existing one face new process restrictions because of recent revisions to the Standard for Ovens and Furnaces approved by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA).

Calling All Cake Decorators Compete at IBIE

Do you have what it takes to compete in one of baking’s most prestigious contests?

American Bakers Association Unveils Most In-Depth Study on Gen Z Consumers Habits; Reveals Millennial Perceptions of 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 for all consumer packaged goods companies to consider.

Bakery is a Driver for Grocery Store Sales and Emotional Connections with Consumers

American Baker’s Association (ABA) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today jointly released the inaugural Power of Bakery report that assesses this colossal grocery category, which falls between produce and frozen in terms of retail sales. The results of the analysis, unveiled at the ABA Convention in Naples, Fla., share consumer perceptions, attitudes and behaviors regarding the bakery category in a grocery retail setting.