Latest Americanbakersassociation Podcast Episodes
#48 Hacking into the Baking Industry
Bake to the Future - June 07, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutesAt ABA 2022 Convention, Hailey sat down with information security expert, Michael Coates. They talked about how the pandemic impacted cybersecurity, where baking companies can prioritize security, and how future technology will improve security. This includes the internet of things, blockchain, ...
#47 Global Opportunities and Challenges with AMF Bakery Systems
Bake to the Future - May 24, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutesAt ABA 2022 Convention, Katie sat down with Ken Newsome, CEO of the Markel Food Group (parent company of ABA Premium Allied Member AMF Bakery Systems). They build bakery equipment and complete bakery solutions around the world. Katie and Ken discuss Ken's career journey, innovation and opportu...
#46 How Corbion is Iterating and Adapting
Bake to the Future - May 10, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutesAt ABA 2022 Convention, Katie sat down with two all-stars in the baking industry: Jennifer Lindsey and Mark Hotze of Corbion, an ABA Premium Allied Member. They discuss their respective professional journeys, supply chain challenges, IBIE, the future of the baking industry, and more. With spec...
#45 How To Give Nostalgic Brands a New Life With Alicia Mosley From Ferrero (Keebler)
Bake to the Future - April 26, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutesAlicia Mosley, Vice President of Marketing at Ferrero manages the Keebler Cookies, Cones and Crusts branded portfolio. We talk with her about how to give nostalgic brands a new life, the importance of partnerships, her professional journey, lessons learned along the way, and more. With special...
#44 The Future of Imported Honey Is on the Line
Bake to the Future - April 12, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutesInternationally-sourced honey is essential for making baked goods such as honey wheat bread, breakfast cereal, honey buns, and more. But sky-high tariffs stemming from an active international trade case are threatening food makers' ability to not only procure - but pay for - this necessary ingre...
#43 Prepping for the Sesame Allergen Labeling Deadline
Bake to the Future - March 22, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutesSesame was declared a major allergen last year. With the compliance date quickly approaching on January 1, 2023, learn about what baking companies should be considering regarding packaging, operations, and more. And hear about how ABA is helping Members get ready. Recorded on March 15, 2022.
#42 How Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Might Impact the Baking Industry
Bake to the Future - March 08, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutesABA’s President and CEO Robb MacKie helps us understand how the Russian invasion of Ukraine might impact the baking industry in the US. He also shares what he's been hearing from bakers in Ukraine. Recorded on March 4, 2022.
#41 Policy Update: Workforce, Supply Chain, Ingredients, and More
Bake to the Future - January 25, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutesHear the latest intel and action from ABA’s internal legislative and regulatory experts about the evolving policies and outlook for COVID workplace rules, supply chain issues, edible oils, ingredients shortages, and more. Also learn a few things the baking industry should anticipate in the futur...
#40 Rethinking Recruitment and Retention with Bill Quigg of Richmond Baking
Bake to the Future - December 14, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutesIn this end-of-year episode, ABA's Robb MacKie talks with Bill Quigg, President and CEO of Richmond Baking about how Bill has been rethinking workforce recruitment and retention. Then, they look ahead to 2022, discussing everything from equipment innovations, packaging, food service, IBIE 2022, ...
#39 Backstage at IBIE: Building the Western Hemisphere's Biggest Baking Trade Show
Bake to the Future - November 30, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutesWe go behind the scenes of the planning of IBIE 2022 (International Baking Industry Exposition) in Las Vegas. What does it take to transform the Convention Center into a bustling city-like trade show floor? How will walking through the booth aisles be a full sensory experience? What happens to a...
#38 Telling the Industry's Story to Policymakers
Bake to the Future - November 02, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutesABA's legislative and regulatory experts explain the latest hot topics: COVID-19 testing and vaccine mandates in the workplace, supply chain challenges, edible oils shortages, and high pricetag legislation in Congress. Learn how ABA is telling the industry's story to ensure decision-makers und...
#37 How to Solve Workforce Challenges and Plant Efficiency with Sanitary Design
Bake to the Future - October 19, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutesKarl Thorson, Global Food Safety and Sanitation Manager at General Mills, explains the field of sanitary design in baking manufacturing. He breaks down how a facility with proper sanitary design can improve issues related to food safety, efficiency, and workforce. Recorded on September 28, 2021.
#36 Developing a New Generation of Leaders with Carrie Jones-Barber, CEO of Dawn Foods
Bake to the Future - October 05, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutesCarrie Jones-Barber, CEO of Dawn Foods, a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution, shares how Dawn is dealing with the pandemic, supply chain challenges, workforce shortages and more. Carrie also shares her personal experiences of growing up in the family business and ...
#35 Sneak Peek at IBIE 2022 (The International Baking Industry Exposition)
Bake to the Future - September 07, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutesWe are only a year out from gathering together in Las Vegas at IBIE 2022, the largest grain-based foods trade show in the Western Hemisphere. Hear from the two people closest to the action about why they think this will be the most meaningful show in its 100+ year history. Recorded on July 27,...
#34 Sustainability, AI, and the Baking Industry
Bake to the Future - August 10, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutesHow can AI help baking companies achieve their sustainability and business goals? We talk with Liran Akavia, Co-Founder and COO of Seebo, about how to tackle this issue, how the pandemic has affected the implementation of technology in bakeries, and more. Recorded on June 30, 2021.
#33 New Sesame Allergen Labeling Law Passed: What Now?
Bake to the Future - July 27, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutesIn early 2021, the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act was signed into law, declaring sesame a major allergen that must be labeled on packaged foods, including baked goods. The compliance date, January 1, 2023, is quickly approaching. Hear from ABA baker Member C...
#32 Commodity Volatility: Fast Facts and Perspectives
Bake to the Future - June 08, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutesEveryone in the baking industry is talking about it: commodities pricing. Don't miss this timely expert-led discussion about what is happening and what bakers and suppliers could consider as we make our way into the summer and fall. Also, understand the legislative and regulatory landscape and...
#31 The Urgent Supply Chain Disruptions Facing the Baking Industry
Bake to the Future - May 25, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode, we talk with ABA's in-house experts Robb MacKie and Lee Sanders about supply chain challenges and ingredient supply concerns facing the baking industry. What's happening, what's next, and what can we do about it? Recorded on May 19, 2021.
#30 Women in Baking Today: Valerie Oswalt, Campbell Snacks
Bake to the Future - April 16, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutesWe continue our series on Women in Bakery with a conversation with Valerie Oswalt, Executive Vice President and President Campbell Snacks. She shares her personal experience in the food manufacturing industry. We also hear from other inspirational women leaders in the baking industry who are pas...
#29 Women in Baking History: Schwebel's and Pepperidge Farm
Bake to the Future - March 23, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutesBake to the Future steps into the past to tell the story of two enterprising women in baking history: Dora Schwebel of Schwebel Baking Company and Margaret Rudkin, founder of Pepperidge Farm (now owned by Campbell Soup Company). Hear archival footage and a corporate archivist's take on how they ...
#28 Good for Grains? Experts Analyze the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Bake to the Future - January 19, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutesThe 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines of Americans, released at the end of 2020, will impact consumer health decisions, doctor recommendations, school meal programs, and more for years to come. We talk with nutrition and regulatory experts about how the new Guidelines will affect the baking industry ...
#27 What You Need to Know about Cannabis and Baking
Bake to the Future - January 05, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutesAs cannabis is legalized to sell in states across the US, the edibles industry is quickly growing for both psychoactive and non-psychoactive products. We talk to cannabis, baking, and regulatory experts about the market potential, business challenges, trends, and more for cannabis-infused baked ...
#26 The Industry's Future Focus with Fred Penny
Bake to the Future - December 15, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutesFred Penny, President, Bimbo Bakeries USA, shares some lessons learned from COVID-19 and where he sees the opportunities for the baking industry in the year ahead. How does the industry build on the renewed excitement of baked goods? Listen to this exclusive interview to find out. Recorded on ...
#25 Bakers, Millers, and Growers on the Pandemic and Possibilities
Bake to the Future - December 01, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutesThe leaders of wheat supply chain associations reflect on the pandemic and how they plan on tackling what comes next: by working together. The industry executives weigh in on everything from trade, logistics, and workforce safety to technology and home baking trends. Then, they discuss the imper...
#24 What the 2020 Election Will Mean for the Baking Industry
Bake to the Future - November 17, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutesABA’s in-house experts, Robb MacKie, President & CEO, Lee Sanders, SVP of Government Relations & Public Affairs, and Kelly Knowles, VP of Political & State Affairs analyze the results from the 2020 election. What does a new Administration mean to the industry and how is ABA going to help Members...
#23 The More You Know: In the Oven with Industry Veteran Rich McFeaters
Bake to the Future - November 03, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutesWith his 35 years in cookie and cracker product development, Rich McFeaters knows a thing or two about the baking process. He explains the importance of workforce training at all levels and shares some stories from his decades-long career. Recorded on October 19, 2020.
#22 Journey to a Futuristic Baking Manufacturing Plant
Bake to the Future - October 20, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutesAkeem Babatunde from Kroger Manufacturing and Dan van der Have from Accenture explain how technological innovations, like Artificial Intelligence (AI), can be utilized in baking manufacturing to prevent bad batches, increase food safety, and improve maintenance workflows. Then, our guests predic...
#21 Election 2020 and What it Means for Bakers
Bake to the Future - October 06, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutesWith the 2020 Election around the corner, Jim Ellis of BIPAC and ABA's Lee Sanders and Kelly Knowles join us to break down what we can expect this November and what the results might mean for the baking industry. They discuss everything from top issues, the Presidential race, key House and Senat...
#20 Baking, Dairy, and Meat Industry CEOs Look Forward: Part 2
Bake to the Future - August 25, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutesIn part two, ABA's Robb MacKie talks with IDFA and NAMI's CEOs about what they see on the horizon for the dairy and meat industries: new innovations, health and nutrition trends, food safety, and more. Also, hear how their industries are tackling food insecurity and the school meals programs. ...
#19 Baking, Dairy, and Meat Industry CEOs Reflect on the Pandemic: Part 1
Bake to the Future - August 18, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutesIn part one of this two part conversation, ABA's Robb MacKie talks with IDFA and NAMI's CEOs about how the dairy and meat industries have fared during the coronavirus. Together, they reflect on what’s happened the past few months regarding workforce challenges, food shortages, trade, and more. ...
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