Bake to the Future

Introducing Bill Quigg, ABA’s incoming Chair and the President of Richmond Baking, who shares his family's extensive legacy and looks ahead to collaborative endeavors aimed at fostering growth and innovation within the baking community. He shares his vision to enhance the industry's positive impact during his term and highlights opportunities for member engagement.

With special guest:

Bill Quigg, ABA Chair and President of Richmond Baking

The newly revealed strategic plan by ABA aims to position the industry as a leader in establishing and promoting a workplace environment that is second to none, fostering growth within the overall category, and enhancing ABA's programs and services to ensure high value impact for its members. This comprehensive initiative is entirely dedicated to championing the commercial baking industry.

Additional Resources: ABA Strategic Plan 2024 ABA Annual Convention

With special guests:

Cordia Harrington, Founder & CEO, Crown Bakeries Cos. and ABA Chair and Eric Dell, President and CEO, ABA

As we kick off 2024, we sat down to discuss labor market dynamics and changing consumer preferences, as well as anticipated legislative and regulatory issues on the horizon.

With special guests:

Eric Dell, President and CEO, American Bakers Association and Rasma Zvaners, Vice President Regulatory & Technical Services, American Bakers Association

H&S Family of Bakeries partnered with Baltimore’s Living Classrooms Foundation to create a mechanics apprenticeship program, which aims to support underserved communities and second-chance workers in Baltimore by providing tailored training and guaranteed employment opportunities. Tune in to learn how this partnership is reshaping lives and developing a skilled workforce in commercial baking.

With special guests:

Jennifer Stiles, Director of HR, H&S Family of Bakeries and Cheryl Riviere, Managing Director of Workforce Development, Living Classrooms Foundation

National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and American Bakers Association sit down to discuss their favorite brews, workforce development, and agricultural and transportation policies.

With special guests:

Eric Dell, President and CEO, American Bakers Association and Craig Purser, President & CEO, National Beer Wholesalers Association

100+ leaders from all segments of the baking industry, including ABA, ASB, and RBA members, will gather in Washington, DC, this November to meet with lawmakers at the Bakers Fly-In and Policy Summit. Hear from a recent “fly-in first-timer” on how to make the most of meetings and why it is imperative to participate. From preparation to delivery, find out how the ABA team will deliver this can’t-miss education and networking event.

With special guest:

Ahmet Hepdogan, Vice President Procurement & Risk Management, Dawn Global Foods and Lee Sanders, Senior Vice President, Government Relations And Public Affairs, ABA

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Bakers Fly-In and Policy Summit

Executives from the wholesale baking and independent community grocer industries sit down to discuss how partnership is key when it comes to driving policy. National Grocers Association’s President and CEO Greg Ferrera and ABA’s Eric Dell join Bake to the Future to discuss hot topic issues such as tray theft, workforce, technology, and more.

With special guests:

Greg Ferrara, President and CEO, National Grocers Association and Eric Dell, President and CEO, ABA

Kerry, an ABA Premium Allied Member, started as a small dairy company in Ireland 50 years ago and has grown into a leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical markets.

On this episode, we talk with Kerry's Vivien Sheehan, VP of Business Development for Nutritional and Functional Ingredients, and Emma Cahill, Global Marketing Director, about ways to combat food waste and the role ingredients can play in reducing mold and extending shelf-life.

With special guests:

Vivien Sheehan, VP Business Development for Nutritional and Functional Ingredients, Kerry and Emma Cahill, Global Marketing Director, Kerry

Sponsored by Kerry

ABA Member Gold Crust Baking Company is a family-owned baking manufacturer that uses 100% green energy through solar and wind energy. We chat with Gold Crust about the driving factors behind their sustainability initiatives, challenges, and more.

With special guest:

Allen Lyubinsky, Chief Financial Officer, Gold Crust Baking Company

NEXUS is an all-new event for the baking industry powered by BEMA and the American Bakers Association. It will be September 25-28 in Dallas, Texas. Learn about NEXUS and why it will be transformational for the baking sector.

With special guests:

Pippa O'Shea, Education Manager, American Bakers Association and Emily Bowers, Vice President, Education & Operations, BEMA