ABA hosted its 2025 Bakers Fly-In and Policy Summit
The summit served as a platform for industry executives, policy experts, and company representatives to reignite relationships, exchange insights, and shape the policy landscape affecting the baking industry.
USA – The American Bakers Association (ABA) successfully hosted the 2025 Bakers Fly-In and Policy Summit in partnership with the Retail Bakers of America (RBA) and the American Society of Baking (ASB), on November 3-4, 2025, in Washington, DC.
This key industry event brought together 68 representatives from the baking industry across the United States.
Participants engaged directly with 60 Congressional offices and regulatory agencies to advocate on critical issues shaping the baking sector.
The event was co-located with the Food Technical and Regulatory Affairs Professionals Group (FTRAC) Conference, providing a unique opportunity for commercial and retail bakers to discuss shared concerns with lawmakers and policymakers.
The summit served as a platform for industry executives, policy experts, and company representatives to reignite relationships, exchange insights, and shape the policy landscape affecting the baking industry.
ABA President and CEO Eric Dell emphasized the importance of this year’s summit, describing it as more impactful than previous editions.
He noted the event showcased the baking industry’s unity and influence in Washington, demonstrating the sector’s vital role in supporting America’s economy, workforce, health, and food security.
By engaging directly with policymakers, members helped educate legislators about the unique challenges facing bakers, including supply chain issues, workforce shortages, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.
The Bakers Fly-In and Policy Summit featured meetings with Congressional staff, panels of business association experts, and keynote addresses from influential policymakers.
Attendees gained valuable insights into pending legislation, regulatory developments, and advocacy strategies to advance the industry’s priorities.
The summit also welcomed participants from diverse roles within baking companies, including production, HR, supply chain, logistics, energy, environment, sustainability, and worker safety.
This broad involvement underscores the industry’s comprehensive challenges and opportunities.
The 2025 ABA Bakers Fly-In and Policy Summit reinforced the baking industry’s collective voice as it navigates evolving market dynamics and technological advancements.
It affirmed the sector’s commitment to collaboration and proactive engagement with government to foster a thriving, resilient baking community poised for sustainable growth.
This successful summit highlights ABA’s ongoing commitment to advancing the interests of the baking industry through direct policy engagement and education.
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