#80 Fast Attack Leadership With Former Nuclear Submarine Officer Marc Koehler
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Curious how a former U.S. Navy nuclear submarine officer used his experience to lead businesses to success? Tune into the Bake to the Future podcast as Pippa O'Shea, ABA's Senior Manager of Events and Programming, is joined by Marc Koehler. Marc shares his fascinating journey from submarine officer to leadership development specialist and his unique approach to "fast attack leadership". Listen in for his key business strategies, his powerful insights into the importance of a solid mission, and his compelling stories about life on a nuclear submarine. With special guests: Marc Koehler, Founder,...
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#79 Baking a Sustainable Future: A Deep Dive into Green Practices for Bakeries
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Listen in as ABA Vice President of Government Relations Rasma Zvaners and Corbion Vice President of Function Systems Abby Ceule discuss sustainability in the baking industry. They explore consumer demand, food waste, and offer advice for bakeries starting their sustainability journey. With special guest: Abby Ceule, Vice President of Function Systems, Corbion Hosted by: Rasma Zvaners, Vice President of Government Relations, ABA
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#78 Reflecting Back While Looking Forward: A Conversation With Bill Quigg
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Introducing Bill Quigg, ABA’s incoming Chair and the President of Richmond Baking, who shares his family's extensive legacy and looks ahead to collaborative endeavors aimed at fostering growth and innovation within the baking community. He shares his vision to enhance the industry's positive impact during his term and highlights opportunities for member engagement. With special guest: Bill Quigg, ABA Chair and President of Richmond Baking
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#77 Charting the Course: ABA’s Strategic Roadmap for 2024 and Beyond
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The newly revealed strategic plan by ABA aims to position the industry as a leader in establishing and promoting a workplace environment that is second to none, fostering growth within the overall category, and enhancing ABA's programs and services to ensure high value impact for its members. This comprehensive initiative is entirely dedicated to championing the commercial baking industry. Additional Resources: With special guests: Cordia Harrington, Founder & CEO, Crown Bakeries Cos. and ABA Chair and Eric Dell, President and CEO, ABA
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#76 2024 Policy and Trends Outlook
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As we kick off 2024, we sat down to discuss labor market dynamics and changing consumer preferences, as well as anticipated legislative and regulatory issues on the horizon. With special guests: Eric Dell, President and CEO, American Bakers Association and Rasma Zvaners, Vice President Regulatory & Technical Services, American Bakers Association
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#75 Breaking Bread, Building Futures: Transforming Lives Through H&S Family of Bakeries and Living Classrooms Apprenticeship Program
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H&S Family of Bakeries partnered with Baltimore’s Living Classrooms Foundation to create a mechanics apprenticeship program, which aims to support underserved communities and second-chance workers in Baltimore by providing tailored training and guaranteed employment opportunities. Tune in to learn how this partnership is reshaping lives and developing a skilled workforce in commercial baking. With special guests: Jennifer Stiles, Director of HR, H&S Family of Bakeries and Cheryl Riviere, Managing Director of Workforce Development, Living Classrooms Foundation
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#74 Brewing Opportunities: Beer and Bread Connect on Common Issues
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National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and American Bakers Association sit down to discuss their favorite brews, workforce development, and agricultural and transportation policies. With special guests: Eric Dell, President and CEO, American Bakers Association and Craig Purser, President & CEO, National Beer Wholesalers Association
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#73 Behind the Scenes of a Fantastic Fly-In: A Member’s Perspective
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100+ leaders from all segments of the baking industry, including ABA, ASB, and RBA members, will gather in Washington, DC, this November to meet with lawmakers at the Bakers Fly-In and Policy Summit. Hear from a recent “fly-in first-timer” on how to make the most of meetings and why it is imperative to participate. From preparation to delivery, find out how the ABA team will deliver this can’t-miss education and networking event. With special guest: Ahmet Hepdogan, Vice President Procurement & Risk Management, Dawn Global Foods and Lee Sanders, Senior Vice President, Government...
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#72 Leading by Association: A Conversation With the National Grocers
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Executives from the wholesale baking and independent community grocer industries sit down to discuss how partnership is key when it comes to driving policy. National Grocers Association’s President and CEO Greg Ferrera and ABA’s Eric Dell join Bake to the Future to discuss hot topic issues such as tray theft, workforce, technology, and more. With special guests: Greg Ferrara, President and CEO, National Grocers Association and Eric Dell, President and CEO, ABA
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#71 Fighting Food Waste Through Formulation
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Kerry, an ABA Premium Allied Member, started as a small dairy company in Ireland 50 years ago and has grown into a leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical markets. On this episode, we talk with Kerry's Vivien Sheehan, VP of Business Development for Nutritional and Functional Ingredients, and Emma Cahill, Global Marketing Director, about ways to combat food waste and the role ingredients can play in reducing mold and extending shelf-life. With special guests: Vivien Sheehan, VP Business Development for Nutritional and Functional Ingredients, Kerry and...
info_outlineIn part two, we continue our conversation about the Farm Bill: what it is and how the bill’s sweeping policies impact our Members. ABA’s expert Lee Sanders helps us understand how the baking industry is involved in the Farm Bill’s extensive legislative process.
With special guest:
Lee Sanders, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs, ABA