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Article: Putting up the good fight.(The Power of Association)(baking industry trade associations)
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- Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
- Article date:
- February 1, 2004
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Every decade or so comes one of those times when the stars align and decision-makers find themselves in the position of determining the future of an industry for years to come. For the baking industry, 2004 looks like it's going to be one of those years that will determine how companies will conduct business down the line.
In addition to the battle over carbohydrates, snack and bakery food producers face a whole slew of other issues that are quickly reaching the point of no return.
In this important election year, the industry must also contend with skyrocketing healthcare costs, increasingly burdensome environmental regulations and the upcoming debate ...