Bake to the Future

ABA's outgoing President and CEO, Robb MacKie, reflects on his 27 years at ABA. He shared some stories with us, including some run-ins in the halls of the Capitol. How does he envision ABA's future membership, political involvement, and advocacy? What does he see as unfinished business? He answers these questions and shares his excitement and passion for the industry as he concludes his time at ABA.

With special guest:

Robb MacKie, Outgoing President and CEO, ABA

Alpha Baking Co.'s Bob McGuire was determined to find a cheaper, cleaner solution to fuel his bakery delivery fleet. He shares his 20+ years of trials and errors that led him to find an alternative fuel.

Why were there chicken bones in the fuel? And why did the trucks leave a smell of french fries as they drove through the streets of Chicago? Why did he share the findings with the competition? Bob answers these questions and more.

With special guest:

Bob McGuire, VP, Director of Logistics, Alpha Baking Co.

AB Mauri, an ABA Premium Allied Member, is a global bakery ingredients and yeast company. At IBIE 2022, we sat down with pastry chef Duff Goldman and AB Mauri's Rick Oleshak. Duff shares how baking manufacturers can learn from artisan bakers and how the next generation of bakers inspires him. Rick gives us a window into AB Mauri's innovative future and more.

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With special guests:

Duff Goldman, Pastry Chef, Executive Chef of Charm City Cakes, cookbook author, and more and Rick Oleshak, VP of Marketing at AB Mauri

We examine consumer trends findings from ABA's recent study, Life Through the Lens of Bakery. This conversation with the study's author dives into foodservice, sustainability initiatives, and generational trends. How does bakery fit into life and life's occasions? Tune in to find out.

The Life Through the Lens of Bakery Study was conducted by 210 Analytics and made possible by Corbion.

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With special guest:

Anne-Marie Roerink, Principal and Founder, 210 Analytics

Corbion, an ABA Premium Allied Member, specializes in emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, and other innovative ingredients that help make baked goods taste better, last longer, and nourish our bodies. We sat down at IBIE 2022 with Corbion's top scientific experts to understand how to meet consumer demands around clean label while preserving baked goods on the shelf.

Recorded on September 20, 2022.

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With special guests:

Ricardo Moreira, Director of Product Management, Preservation, Corbion and Frank Segers, Scientist of Microbiology, Corbion

The White House is aiming to eliminate hunger by 2030. How will they reach this goal? How can the baking industry be part of the plan? Listen to the experts talk about defining "healthy," sodium reduction goals, school meals, accessible and affordable food, and more.

Recorded on September 29, 2022.

With special guests:

Lee Sanders, CAE, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs, ABA and Jula Kinnaird, President, Capital Management and Communications

The 2022 midterm elections are around the corner. We talk to the political experts about key races to watch and critical issues at stake. Hear some race predictions and how the different outcomes might impact the baking industry.

Recorded on September 12, 2022.

With special guests:

Lee Sanders, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, ABA and Jim Ellis, Senior Political Analyst, BIPAC

Did you know that ABA is a co-owner of the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE)? Ahead of the show, hear what the ABA staff members are excited about, some advice, and baked goods they are excited to try.

With special guests:

American Bakers Association Staff

Plastic packaging and recycling regulations have recently been passed in four states. Which states are first to make rules and what are the timelines for those states? And will there be federal regulations in the future? How will this impact baking businesses? We answer these questions and more with ABA's in-house expert, Rasma Zvaners.

With special guest:

Rasma Zvaners, VP, Regulatory and Technical Services, ABA

In honor of ABA's 125th Anniversary, this special episode dives into ABA's long history as the voice of the baking industry. Learn about ABA's fascinating journey. We answer questions like: what were the main issues ABA worked on and what caused ABA to relocate from Chicago to DC? Listen to ABA's unofficial historians to find out.

With special guests:

Lee Sanders, CAE, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Affairs, ABA and Robb MacKie, President and CEO, ABA