In response to ABA’s and others’ request, on December 17, 2013, FDA extended the comment period by 60 days, to March 8, 2014, on its preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not “gener

“It was terrific to have Rep. Black visit McKee Foods headquarters in Collegedale, Tennessee,” said Mike McKee, President, McKee Foods.  “We had a productive discussion about food industry issues focusing on domestic sugar policy and corporate tax reform.” Rep. Black (R-TN-2) was elec

Join ABA members Sharon Kacsits with Turano Baking, Laura Schnell with Lesaffre Yeast Corp./Red Star Yeast Company, and Don Thriffiley with Flowers Foods, as they share their ideas and successes with creating an engaged and committed workforce. ABA has long focused on talent managemen

ABA is excited to host Reuben Shaffer, Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer for The Kroger Co., at the upcoming Winter 2014 HR & Labor Conference.  Mr. Shaffer will present on the success of Kroger’s diversity programs and how bakers can find opportunities through im

Chris Gokturk, Senior Consultant with the Equal Employment Advisory Council, will be presenting on new affirmative action regulations promulgated by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Mrs. Gokturk specializes in all facets of affirmative action program development, de

Abigail Neary, Senior VP and Regional Corporate Exchange Leader with Aon Hewitt, will discuss the possibilities of utilizing a private healthcare exchange for employee health benefit needs. In Abigail’s more than 10 years of experience in health benefits, she has worked in health and

Statement from ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie on “The Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013”: “The corn-based ethanol program and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) continue taking their toll on the baking industry and consumers. Corn-based ethanol has accelerated the decre

WASHINGTON, D.C. – “The baking industry supports the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) modest proposal to lower the corn-based ethanol mandate in the 2014 Standards for the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS),” said Robb MacKie, President & CEO of the American Bakers Assoc

ABA’s Congressional Meet and Greet series continued on Tuesday, Dec 2 with a visit from Rep. Markwayne Mullin R-OK-2. Rep. Mullin was elected to Congress in 2012 and serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Natural Resources Committees. Members of the business communi