What's New from ABA
ABA Pleased with DGAC Report Re: Enriched & Whole Grains in a Healthy Diet
"ABA is pleased with the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee report language addressing both enriched and whole grains as part of a healthy lifestyle," stated ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie. "However, the discussion surrounding so-called refined grains will lead to further consumer confusion." [More]

Check Out the Brand-New Meeting Highlights Section of the Web Featuring the 2010 ABA Policy Conference 
  1. ABA/ATBI Joint Board Meeting Overview
  2. Rep. Lummis: Nutritional Policy Well Suited for Bi-Partisan Collaboration in Congress
  3. ABA, Grain Foods Foundation and Share Our Strength Crusade Against Child Hunger/Obesity
  4. Rep. Kline: Contentious Legislation is "Largely Frozen;" EFCA is "the Giant in the Room"
  5. Rep. Roe: Health Care Reform a Costly Pill to Swallow
  6. FTRAC Meeting Highlights 
              Emerging Food Technologies
              Front of Pack Labeling
              Food Safety: Streamlining Third Party Audits
              Update on Nutrition and Wellness Policy

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MEETING CALENDAR   

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July 18-20, 2010
Human Resources Summer Meeting
Lake Geneva, Wis.

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International Baking Industry Exposition 2010
September 26-29
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
www.IBIE2010.com


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