Big baking: The trends, challenges and opportunities

Where are the opportunities for bakers in retail? How important will grain research be for the future? And what kind of policy hurdles are industry truly up against?

The American Bakers Association (ABA) held its annual convention in Florida at the end of March, prompting us to chew over some ideas with those who matter in the world of US baking.

BakeryandSnacks.com has compiled a special edition with expert insight on where retail opportunities lie; digs into the science of grains and its importance in the fight against bread bashing; and features exclusive catch ups on policy and industry action from ABA itself.

Click below for the coverage featured in this edition:

C-store, club or grocery? Bakers need to decide where to play, says retail expert

Grains research ‘imperative’ for bakers, says Grain Foods Foundation

Big baking: Policy change has never been this busy, says ABA

ABA chief: We’re going to fight bread bashing with strong, pro-grains science

How to bolster bread: Focus on fresh and target diversified retail, says ABA

BEMA: Engage with bakers – don’t be on the outside looking in