1. *NEW* ABA's Robb MacKie to Step Down at the end of 2022 to Support Family

Last week, ABA announced that long-time President and CEO Robb MacKie will step down at the end of 2022 to focus on family matters full-time. 

"For 27 years, 17 as President and CEO, it has been my deepest privilege and honor to serve the baking industry," said MacKie. "I have devoted my full passion and energy to protecting and growing this noble industry that feeds our country and communities." 

Read the full announcement 

2. Learn How to Future Proof your Business at ABA Member Research Webinar

On July 13th at 2 pm ET, this webinar will discuss best practices and strategies to assist with the modernization of your enterprise, next-generation business applications facing the retail and wholesale baking industries. Join Patrick Duffy from Amazon AWS and Mark Maraj from MiT Systems, for a 30-minute panel with 15 minutes for audience questions.

Register for this free webinar 

3. *NEW EPISODE* How Ardent Mills Finds Creative Solutions with Alternative Ingredients

4. FDA Responds to Letter about Labeling Flexibility during Supply Chain Disruptions  

In response to the Food and Beverage Issue Alliance letter, the FDA upheld that the flexibility granted during the pandemic will continue. Specifically, the FDA reiterated there is no end date for the "labeling flexibilities and temporary enforcement discretion for food manufacturers."

Read the FDA letter 

5. *MEMBER RESOURCE* Rise to Action - 2022 Election Results and Business Impact 

RisetoAction.org