Retail Bakers of America (RBA) is a non-profit trade association for retail bakers, industry suppliers, educators, students and baking schools.
Founded in 1918, the Retail Bakers of America (RBA), a 501c6 not-for-profit trade association is committed to the success of the retail baking industry.
The RBA is a baker’s business partner connecting buyers and sellers to build profitable bakeries. Together with their members, the RBA creates industry-specific training programs and develop small business programs. They foster the community of retail bakeries providing a forum for exchange of industry and business information, as well as networking, learning opportunities and mentoring among bakers, future and existing. We also create industry standards through professional certification, industry research and school programs.
RBA members bring consumers quality bakery foods from supermarket bakery departments, independent bakeries and foodservice facilities. Baking instructors, students and suppliers of ingredients, equipment, supplies and services are also proud members of RBA. Together, these individuals are redefining the industry - and they are willing to trade ideas through networking, sharing resources and knowledge . In fact, it's the #1 reason members join the Retail Bakers of America.
.