Arizona state senator recognizes commercial baking industry

The commercial baking industry contributes $6.7 billion to the Arizona economy.

courtesy of: ABA

While concluding the American Bakers Association's 2024 Convention in Scottsdale, AZ, Senator John Kavanaugh (District 3) recognized Arizona’s commercial baking industry’s contributions to the state economy and workforce.

“[The Arizona State Senate] welcomes the American Baker’s Association and its members to Arizona for their annual convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, from April 13–17,” said Senator John Kavanaugh. The proclamation, read and entered into the record on April 17, highlights the many achievements of the commercial baking industry in the state, from workforce development to economic growth.

The commercial baking industry contributes $6.7 billion to the Arizona economy, representing 1.4% of the state’s total economy, and supports over 12,100 jobs. “ABA is proud of the commercial baking sector's contributions to improving Arizona’s food security,” said Rasma Zvaners, ABA's vice president of government relations.

To watch the proclamation, visit this link.

Liz Parker Kuhn is the senior editor of Candy Industry and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, and has worked at BNP Media since 2012. She has written for CBS Detroit as well as for her own blogs. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan. Liz can be contacted at (248) 839-7156 or at parkere@bnpmedia.com.

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