Made in America, Baked for America
Commercial baking creates jobs, feeds communities, and brings Americans together.
Feeding the Nation, Strengthening the Economy
Rooted in tradition and innovation, the commercial baking industry is a pillar of America’s economy and food supply – providing mission driven careers, supplying grocery stores and restaurants with products for Americans’ everyday lives, and sustaining communities across the nation. Bakers produce the goods that keep our shelves stocked, our families nourished, and our communities strong.
The baking industry has operations in all 50 states, generating nearly 800,000 jobs, and supporting essential supply chains that deliver fresh, dependable baked goods to millions of Americans each day. Commercial baking is proud to be a cornerstone of economic resilience, food security, and American tradition.
Building a stronger America.
The baking industry powers nearly 800,000 jobs.
These skilled professionals keep communities nourished, local businesses supported, and families connected. They’re delivering baked goods that meet consumers' desire for both nourishment and enjoyment, driving the importance of maintaining a marketplace that offers products for every occasion and dietary preference.
Consistency: Baking with precision so every bite delivers the same high-quality standard.
Food Security: Keeping grocery stores and restaurants stocked with dependable products for growing communities.
Modern Craftsmanship: Embracing new technologies to deliver classic favorites to Americans' tables.
Baked into every American home.
From morning toast to summer cookouts and holiday traditions, American bakers work hard to keep your tables full and your families connected.
99% of U.S. households bought a baked good last year.
Commercial baking is a tradition that spans thousands of years - from ancient Egyptian flatbreads to the loaves from today’s high-tech ovens. It mirrors home baking in method, simply scaled to feed the nation with consistency, safety, efficiency, and care.
Blending time-honored techniques with modern science, commercial baking is a fusion of heritage, innovation, and the shared human experience of nourishment.
America’s economy rises with baking.
From small-town main streets to major metropolitan centers.
Made right here in America, every baked good carries the pride and purpose of our nation’s bakers. Supporting baking means supporting hardworking communities throughout the country.
Across all 50 states, the baking industry is driving America forward. What starts in a bakery doesn’t just end at the dinner table. It ripples outward – supporting jobs, sustaining communities, and ensuring food security across the American landscape.
With a $186.8 billion annual economic impact, baking represents more than food production. It’s a dynamic industry made up of generational family bakeries, independent entrepreneurs, and national companies, each helping to anchor local economies and ensure that fresh baked goods reach communities nationwide.
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800,000 Jobs
supported across the baking industry
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$42.8 Billion
contributed annually in wages and benefits
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$186.8 Billion
in cumulative economic impact annually
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50 States
are home to baking industry operations
Supporting American Agriculture
The economic footprint of the baking industry begins on American farms and stretches through every link in the supply chain – supporting the livelihoods of farmers, millers, manufacturers, and countless others along the way.
This powerful relationship between bakers and farmers forms a homegrown partnership that strengthens rural economies and fuels national food security.
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$14.8B Invested
in U.S. grown ingredients in 2023
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85% of All Ingredients
sourced from American farmers
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1/3 of Flour
milled in the U.S. goes to bakers
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96% of Raw Ingredients
come from American farmers
“The commercial baking community not only feeds America’s families but also fuels our nation’s economic engine.”
Feeding Communities, Honoring Tradition
From nourishing families to sustaining local economies, the commercial baking industry is woven into the fabric of American life. Every loaf, roll, and treat reflects the dedication of nearly 800,000 workers, the power of a $186.8 billion economic impact, and the trust of 99% of American households who bring baked goods to their tables every year. Baking is more than a process, it’s a shared commitment.
Whether it’s your morning toast, the bun on your gameday burger, or a holiday pie, baked goods bring us together – reminding us that behind every bite is an industry driven by purpose, innovation, and pride.
