Web Sites for the Baking and Pastry Trade

AIB International
AIB International is a not-for-profit corporation, founded by the North American wholesale and retail baking industries in 1919 as a technology transfer center for bakers and food processors. The original mission of the organization was to "put science to work for the baker," and that basic theme is still central to all of the programs, products, and services provided by AIB to baking and general food production industries worldwide.

American Bakers Association
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is a voluntary trade association designed to represent the interests of the wholesale baking industry--both on a national and state level.

American Culinary Federation
ACF is the largest and most prestigious organization dedicated to professional chefs in the United States today. It was the pioneer responsible for elevating the position of executive chef from service status to the professional category in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Dictionary of Official Titles in 1976.

American Egg Board
The American Egg Board (AEB) is the U.S. egg producer's link to the consumer in communicating the value of eggs. As the egg industry's promotion arm, AEB's foremost challenge is to convince the American public that the egg is still one of nature's most nearly perfect foods. AEB's basic task is to improve the demand for shell eggs, egg products, as well as spent fowl throughout the United States.

American Pie Council
The American Pie Council (APC) is committed to preserving America's pie heritage and promoting American's love affair with pies. Designed to raise awareness, enjoyment and consumption of pies, the APC offers both Personal and Commercial Memberships

American Society of Baking
The American Society of Baking (ASB), formerly known as the American Society of Bakery Engineers, is a professional society comprised of members who are either engaged in, involved with, or interested in wholesale or large-scale bakery production.
The purpose of the Society is to promote the advancement of baking science technology through the exchange of information and interaction among baking industry professionals.

Amero Foods
This is the Amero Foods web site. It is a good source for French traditional recipes online.

Association of Pastry Chefs
An association whose purpose is to encourage young people into the industry, promote public awareness and appreciation of the highest standards of pastry and education through our website, glaze magazine, competitions, and support to dedicated and specialized training.

Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee
The BISSC (Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee) was formed in 1949 to develop and publish voluntary standards for the design and construction of bakery equipment which today are recognized as the definitive sanitation standards for equipment used in the baking industry.

BEMA, The Baking Industry Suppliers Association
BEMA is an international, non-profit trade association representing leading bakery and food equipment manufacturers and suppliers, whose combined efforts in research and development have led to the continual improvement of the baking and food industries.

Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers Association
The web site of the Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers Association (B&CMA). The B&CMA serves the interests of the biscuit and cracker industry through combined membership efforts. This is accomplished by working in the areas of education and government liaison where pooled resources can be more effective than individual efforts.

Bread Bakers Guild of America
Site of the Bread Bakers Guild of America. The goals of the Guild are:
Communication: To promote interaction and the exchange of information between craftsman artisan bakers, their suppliers, and specialists in the science of baking and baking ingredients.
Education: To encourage the education and training of young people interested in careers as bread baking professionals.
Professionalism: To raise the professional standards of artisan bread bakers, and to help them receive the recognition which they have earned.
Promotion: To bring together individuals involved in the production of high quality, artisan bread products, and to represent their common interests.

CAIMA: Your Bakery Merchandising and Marketing Specialists
The largest nonprofit resource site for professional pastry chefs and bakers.

Chef2Chef
A web site for all aspects of the culinary trade. Recipes and information site.

Escoffier Online
A good resource for anyone interested in the foodservice industry.

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) was established in 1991. FAAN's membership includes families, dietitians, nurses, physicians, school staff, representatives from government agencies, and the food and pharmaceutical industries. FAAN serves as the communication link between the patient and others. AAN staff conducts seminars and training sessions on food allergy and anaphylaxis for patients, school staff, government officials, health professionals, restaurant and industry leaders, and other policy makers. FAAN works with policy makers on federal, state, and local initiatives in such areas as food labeling, epinephrine availability, and management of food allergy in school, camps, airlines, and restaurants.

Food Marketing Institute
As the representative of one of the largest single business categories in the world, the Food Marketing Institute will:
Provide its retailer and wholesaler members with a forum to work effectively with government, suppliers, employees, customers, and their communities.
Promote the principles of free enterprise to ensure a vigorous, competitive, economically healthy food industry.
Program its efforts and energies in five primary areas: 1) research; 2) education; 3) public information; 4) government relations; and 5) industry relations.
By pursuing these activities, the Food Marketing Institute provides leadership and support for the role of the grocery retailer and wholesaler as purchasing agent for their consumers.

Grocery Manufacturers Association
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) represents the world's leading branded food, beverage, and consumer products companies. GMA member companies employ more than 2.5 million workers in all 50 states and account for more than $680 billion in annual sales.

Independent Bakers Association
The Independent Bakers Association is a Washington, D.C. based national trade association of over 400 mostly family owned wholesale bakeries and allied industry trades. The Association was founded in 1968 to protect the interests of independent wholesale bakers from antitrust and anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions; pressure Congress to support market-oriented farm commodity programs; seek representation to consider federal labor, tax, and environmental law.

Institute of Food Technologists
Founded in 1939, the Institute of Food Technologists is a nonprofit scientific society with 22,000 members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia, and government.

International Association of Operative Millers
Founded in 1896, the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) is an international organization comprised of grain millers and allied trades representatives devoted to the advancement of education and training opportunities in the grain milling industries.
Among its members, IAOM promotes a spirit of fellowship and cooperation, enhances their proficiency, and advances their interests in industry activities. With 14 districts around the world, the IAOM provides an international forum for networking; the exchange of ideas, technical, and educational opportunities; and the discovery of new products and services.

International Cake Exploration Societé
An organization of Pastries professionals and food artists that pertains mostly to cake baking and decorating.

International Dairy•Deli•Bakery Association™
The International Dairy•Deli•Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) was founded in 1964. It has evolved over the years to reflect the changing scope of member needs in the dairy, deli, bakery, and related industries. IDDBA members meet the challenges of today's business world by exchanging information and ideas, participating in educational programs, and networking.
IDDBA helps its members (manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors, brokers, and many others) enhance their economic position by providing opportunities for professional dialogue, education, exchange of industry data, and selling opportunities.

James Beard Foundation
The James Beard Foundation celebrates the country's culinary artists, provides scholarships and educational opportunities, serves as a resource for the industry, and offers members the opportunity to enjoy the delights of fine dining.

National Restaurant Association
The National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry. Together with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the Association's mission is to represent, educate, and promote a rapidly growing industry that is comprised of 900,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets employing 12.2 million people.

Pastry Chef Central
Web site for baking and pastry equipment and ingredients.

Pastry Chefs Canada
Fabulous creations for the culinary professional, and links to other organizations and interesting pastry related topics and recipes.

Pastry Scoop
A pastry resource connection.

PastryNet
A number of professional culinary associations maintain excellent websites of their activities and events that relate to the pastry industry. This new website is dedicated to the pastry professional interested in furthering learning and networking with the resources made available with our magazine, newsletter, message board, events, recipes, and links.

Retail Bakers Association
The Retail Bakers Association (RBA) is a trade association. They create industry-specific training programs, develop profit tools, and connect retailers with suppliers and experts to help build profitable bakeries. The association has more than 3,500 member companies who bring consumers quality bakery foods from independent bakeries to supermarket bakery departments and foodservice facilities. They also have baking instructors, students, and suppliers of ingredients, equipment, supplies, and services as members of RBA.

U.S. Grains Council
The U.S. Grains Council is an inclusive organization of corn, sorghum, barley producers and agribusiness organizations, with a membership driven organization. It supports free and fair trade worldwide and conducts its business in an ethical and honest manner. They respect the cultural and economic needs of international customers, and actively pursue and support alliances with organizations of like interest worldwide. They also administer to the Foreign Agriculture Alliance.

WebFoodPros.com
Chef forums, pastry chef forums, and forums where culinary students can network with professional chefs. Chef topics include professional chef tips and resources, and answers from pastry chefs on professional pastry and baking questions. Help from and for chefs in real time.

Wheat Foods Council
The Wheat Foods Council is a national nonprofit organization formed to help increase awareness of dietary grains as an essential component to a healthy diet.

Links to Publications

ArtCulinaire
A hardback magazine with large photos of food and recipes sent quarterly with information on chefs and other new and innovative foods including pastry.

Bakers Journal
Current issues pertaining to the baking and pastry industry provided by the Canadian pastry guild.

Baking Buyer
Food Service Bakery Magazine

Cereal Foods World
Cereal Foods World and Agricultural, Food, and Bio Sciences Journals Directory

Chef Magazine
A professional magazine for chefs

Epicurious
A link to epicurious.com web site where Bon Appetit and Gourmet Magazine can be subscribed.

FoodService 411
A web link to other publications pertaining to the culinary industry.

Leading Edge Bakery & Food Service Journal
Leading Edge Bakery & Food Service Journal has a long history of serving the baking, patisserie, and food service industries. Leading Edge has remained the market leader with the largest distributed baking industry publication.

Milling & Baking News
A grain based foods information site.

Modern Baking Magazine
A site where many magazines or publications are available. Formulas and formula conversions are also featured. Has many other links to research from.

Molinería y Panadería
Molinería y Panadería (Spanish language baking magazine).

National Culinary Review (from The American Culinary Federation)
A national magazine for Culinarians and those in the industry. This magazine is provided when an individual joins the membership of the American Culinary Federation.

Sosland Publishing
Provides a number of online journals and print journals including Baking & Snack, Milling & Baking.

Stagnito Communications
This sight contains many links to baking and industry related publications.

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