The Voice of the Baking Industry
Est. 1897
What Our Membership Offers
Professional Development
ABA's Bakers Manufacturing Academy, custom training solutions, frontline and executive leadership programs, and workforce recruitment tools are tailor-made for nearly 800K baking industry employees.
Advocacy and Solutions
Members-only research and a dedicated team of in-house legislative and regulatory experts promotes, supports, and drives positive results for the highly specific needs of the baking industry.
Business Connections and Networking
Ideas and innovation happen when we connect with each other. Throughout the country, the baking industry connects at ABA events. Virtual and in-person gatherings provide opportunities for everyone from executive leaders to entry-level employees.
Upcoming Events
2026 ABA Convention
Join us for an elevated gathering of commercial baking executives, set against the backdrop of our Nation's tallest peaks. This event promises unparalleled networking opportunities, innovative baking
HR and Safety Professionals Group Virtual Conference
The HR and Safety Professionals Group Virtual Conference will tackle the top issues impacting the more than one million bakery supply chain employees who work tirelessly and safely to make and deliver
FTRAC Professionals Group Hybrid Conference
ABA's Food Technical and Regulatory Affairs (FTRAC) Professionals Group will tackle key food safety, regulatory, and policy issues affecting the baking industry.
Commodity and Agricultural Policy Professionals Group Hybrid Conference
ABA's Commodity and Agricultural Policy (CAPC) Professional Group tackles pressing issues related to trade policy and its impact on the baking sector. Procurement, purchasing, and commodity
Celebrate with the American Bakers Association
Celebrating 250 Years of Baked Goods in America
As we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, ABA is proud to celebrate 250 years of baked goods at the center of American life. Join us in honoring the care, craftsmanship, and commitment, the baking community provides to the food industry every day.
Latest News
As Industry Dynamics Shift, ABA Elevates Convention Experience with Timely Trade Policy Speaker, Former U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai
Tenth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Marks 10 Years of Measuring the Economic Power of America’s Food and Agriculture Industry
