ABOUT US
ASB is a community of commercial baking professionals striving for the advancement of our field. Through continuing education, networking opportunities, and professional development, we facilitate the growth of our industry one member at a time. The Society strives to facilitate personal and professional development through education and collaboration. Our beloved industry employs 330,000 hard-working professionals at over 600 commercial baking plants. That’s why ASB makes it our goal to improve the professional lives of our members.
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Our Mission
To deliver education and training, share technical resources, and foster connections for the advancement of the baking industry.
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Our Vision
To be an indispensable resource and community for those committed to the baking industry.
Our Values
Collaborative
Supporting the open exchange of ideas and information.
Become A MemberKnowledgeable
Tapping into the collective expertise of experiences for industry advancement.
Become A MemberFocused
Leading the way for industry learning and development resources dedicated to the science and engineering of baking.
Become A MemberCommunity
Creating a sense of belonging for those committed to the baking industry.
Become A MemberInnovative
Creating space for innovation to improve processes, outcomes, and resilience.
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Our History
For over a century ASB has fostered a full range of opportunities in continuing education and professional development dedicated to individuals in the commercial baking industry. Our network of bakers, engineers, service providers, food technologists and equipment/ingredient suppliers has stood the test of time—proving to be an invaluable resource to baked goods manufacturers of all sizes and facilitating growth of our $87-billion-dollar industry.
Monica Kline
Member since 2014
Director of Business Operations and Education
The EnSol Group
My company has benefitted tremendously from continued ASB membership—from connecting with existing and potential clients at BakingTECH to educational webinars throughout the year.