The American Bakers Association (ABA), Retail Bakers of America (RBA), and Baking Association of Canada (BAC) announced they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 9, 2026, to explore the formation of a strategic relationship.
Christopher Kruse is the new Secretary General of the European Confederation of National Bakery and Confectionery Organizations (CEBP). The official handover will take place during the CEBP General Assembly on German Bread Day, on May 5, in Berlin.
The American Bakers Association (ABA) and Retail Bakers of America (RBA) have agreed to a Letter of Intent (LOI) that begins affiliation discussions as part of their shared mission to strengthen the baking industry.
CAOBISCO appointed Olga Martínez as its Vice-President, following its General Assembly that took place on November 19. Martínez currently serves as Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability for Grupo BIMBO EMEA and President of Produlce, the Spanish confectionery association.
The biggest organizations in the industry joined their efforts to formulate a shared vision regarding the essential role of bread production in Europe, for Europe.
The biggest organizations in the industry joined their efforts to formulate a shared vision regarding the essential role of bread production in Europe, for Europe.
The biggest organizations in the industry joined their efforts to formulate a shared vision regarding the essential role of bread production in Europe, for Europe.
Fedima published its latest digital report for 2023-2024, highlighting its community work and latest projects. For the past year, the organization’s Technical Committee carried out work on labeling in an effort to find a common approach to Precautionary Allergen Labeling (PAL).
Last year, UK’s Federation of Bakers welcomed Grupo Bimbo among its full members and returning member Allied Bakeries, part of Associated British Foods. Associate members PACE Steel Belt Systems, Applied Computer Vision, Newsmith Stainless Limited and Rademaker BV were also added in 2023, according to the organization’s latest Annual Report.
Fedima published an industry-wide Code of Conduct for Responsible Sourcing in the bakery ingredients industry, aimed at Fedima members and all suppliers of the bakery and patisserie industry in Europe. The Code of Conduct provides responsible sourcing standards and guidance for their implementation.
The UK’s Federation of Bakers extended an invitation to the Baking Forum’s Industry Sustainability Workshop, which will be held on July 24, 2024. The workshop will offer the stage for discussion on how the baking industry and the supply chain can work.
The 38th AIBI Congress brought the baking industry together this year for the moment’s most important topics, decision-making meetings and long-awaited reunions.
