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2011 ABA Convention: 70 Years of Enriching Bodies & Lives
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Lee Scott
Wal-Mart
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ABA is proud to announce former Wal-Mart president and CEO and current chairman of the Executive Committee Lee Scott will be the featured retail speaker at the 2011 ABA Convention March 26-30 in San Antonio, Texas. "Convention attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from the global retail leader, whose actions on food retailing, sustainability and nutrition impact customers, competitors and bakers alike. We are thrilled to have a leader of such caliber participating in our event," said ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie... Read Full Press Release
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More Information on the 2011 Convention
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ABA - AIB - Covington & Burling Joint Call
Food Safety Modernization Act:
What Does this Mean for Bakers?
When: Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2:00 pm EST / 1:00 pm CST/ Noon MST/ 11:00 am PST (60 minutes). Participation is complimentary.
 The purpose of the joint call is to provide an overview on practical aspects of the new law and how it will specifically impact the baking industry. Experts from ABA, AIB and Covington & Burling will provide key policy, legal and technical/practical information on the new law. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the experts at the end of the call.
Call-in information to participate (no passcode required):
Domestic: 1-800-736-4594
International (toll): 1-212-231-2916
For questions, please contact ABA Legislative and Regulatory Manager Deah Shaw at dshaw@americanbakers.org or call 202-789-0300. |
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February FTRAC Agenda to Include Food Safety, Nutrition, Labeling Policy
 ABA's Food Technical Regulatory Affairs Committee (FTRAC) meeting, Feb. 8-9, will provide bakers and their suppliers with key information on a variety of critical industry issues, including food safety, nutrition and labeling. On Feb. 8, FTRAC and ABA's Commodities and Agricultural Policy Committee (CAPC) will join forces with the National Association of Wheat Growers for USDA and Congressional visits on nutritional policy as well as Agricultural Research Service wheat quality laboratory funding. The evening of Feb. 8 will feature a joint FTRAC and CAPC dinner. On Feb. 9, FTRAC will hear food safety presentations from FDA, AIB and ABA FDA Counsel Covington & Burling. The International Food Information Council will provide a presentation on their recent research results, "Environment and Consumer Perspectives about Processed Foods and Food Ingredients." Additionally, attendees will receive updates on a variety of nutrition initiatives. See the Agenda | Register Now! |
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CAPC Chairman Hayden Wands Addresses NAWG and U.S. Wheat Associates
On Jan. 17, ABA Commodities and Agricultural Committee (CAPC) Chairman Hayden Wands, director of procurement with Sara Lee Fresh Bakery, addressed the joint National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates meeting in Washington, D.C. Mr. Wands briefed the group on a variety of issues of mutual interest, including how to increase the production of white wheat in the U.S. and increasing funding for vital wheat research. CAPC will be meeting alongside the ABA Food Technical Regulatory Affairs Committee Feb. 8-9, in Washington, D.C. to continue these discussions. Register Now for the CAPC Meeting | See the CAPC Agenda |
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 The American Bakers Association (ABA) wants people to know that maintaining a commitment to being healthier in 2011 is easier when you incorporate grain foods, both whole and enriched, into your daily diet. "Grain-based foods deliver essential fuel the body needs - whether at the gym or playground, at work or at school," observed ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie. "Leading health organizations recommend grain foods as the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Americans are encouraged to eat six to ten servings daily." Read the Full Press Release |
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Yesterday, the CFTC took a significant step toward approving a longpending ABA recommendation to address the detrimental impact of index funds in commodity futures markets. "Due to the impact of index funds, bakers and wheat producers are facing everincreasing volatility in the wheat markets," said ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie. "CFTC's decision is a positive step toward decreasing volatility and recreating an environment for true price discovery." Read Full Press Release |
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Wheat prices are set to stay firm, but more than likely will increase in value. The world situation won't change appreciable until this summer, if it will then. The status quo looks to have wheat at high values heading into the next two crop years, before relief can be found in significant build up in wheat stocks to knock the legs out from under wheat values.
Read Full Report
For more information on "Eye on the Market," please contact ABA Senior Manager, Government Relations Cory Martin at cmartin@americanbakers.org or 202-789-0300. |
Allied Member in the Spotlight: Research Products Company, Div. of McShares, Inc.
 Research Products Company supplies the industry with standard-setting flour oxidation and maturing services, mineral premixes, micro-ingredient dispensing systems, and on-site field servicing.
www.researchprod.com
Contact: President & CEO Monte White | (785) 825-2181
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| What is ABA? Who does ABA represent?
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The American Bakers Association (ABA) advocates on behalf of over 700 baking facilities and their suppliers.
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$70B | The baking industry generates more than $70 billion in economic activity annually.
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The baking industry employs close to half a million highly skilled people. |
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ABA Membership & Communications Department
Karin Soyster Fitzgerald, CMP, CAE - Vice President, Membership Services
Kelly Kotche - Director, Membership and Communications
Margaret Collins - Membership Services & Web site Coordinator
American Bakers Association
1300 I Street, NW, Suite 700 West
Washington, DC 20005
202-789-0300 phone
202-898-1164 fax
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