Five Action Steps for Recruitment Success

Baking industry companies face major labor shortages and hurdles with recruitment — in roles ranging from production to drivers. However, the industry has an opportunity to make significant progress by focusing on key action steps.

20 Member Companies Receive ABA’s Safety Recognition Program Awards for Dedication to Workplace Safety

The American Bakers Association Safety Recognition Program is honored to award 20 Member companies across 133 facilities for their effective and successful safety programs in 2021.

American Bakers Association Announces New Slate of Officers

The American Bakers Association‘s (ABA) Membership approved the organization’s new slate of officers during the All Membership Meeting at ABA’s Annual Convention.

ABA, ASB Release New Study on Workforce Retention Trends and Best Practices in Commercial Baking

The American Bakers Association (ABA) and the American Society of Baking (ASB) today released their joint study, 2022 Workforce Gap in U.S. Commercial Baking: Recruitment and Retention Challenges & Best Practices. Conducted in October 2021 and February 2022 by Cypress Research, the study assesses challenges and best practices for workforce recruitment and retention in the U.S. commercial baking industry. 

ABA and SNAC International Release 2021 Salary and Benefits Survey

The American Bakers Association (ABA) and SNAC International (SNAC) released their 2021 Salary & Benefits Survey. The nearly 150 pages of data cover company profile information, pay practices, benefits and pay information for 34 positions from 36 food manufacturers and supplier organizations across the United States and Canada.