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Bake to the FutureAuthor: American Bakers Association
The wholesale baking industry mixes tradition and innovation to feed the world and the economy - generating some major dough while employing nearly 800-thousand people in the US. We bring you a fresh take on the latest trends and issues impacting the baking sector through exclusive insights and conversations. Language: en Genres: Business, Business News, Management, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#85 IBIEducate Session Recap: Canada and the United States Cross-Border Collaboration
Episode 85
Thursday, 16 October, 2025
From shifting regulations to evolving consumer expectations, bakers in the U.S. and Canada face similar challenges and opportunities. Live from IBIE, Bake to the Future host Anne Fairfield-Sonn spoke with ABA's Rasma Zvaners and the Baking Association of Canada's Denise Lee about how their associations are helping members navigate front-of-pack labeling, sustainability mandates, trade policy, and more. Together, they share where cross-border alignment is strongest, why collaboration is essential for long-term success, and how innovation and advocacy are shaping the future of commercial baking across North America. With special guests: Denise Lee, Director of Food Policy and Sustainability at the Baking Association of Canada and Rasma Zvaners, Vice President of Government Relations at the American Bakers Association Hosted by: Anne Fairfield-Sonn, Director of Marketing and Communications at the American Bakers Association
