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Apr 2024
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Ep84: Celebrating Canadian Bakers

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From regulation compliance to pushing for sustainability (https://bakerpedia.com/baking-for-a-sustainable-future/), today’s bakers have a lot on their plates outside of producing their delicious baked goods. Founded in 1932, the Baking Association of Canada (BAC) is a Canadian national baking industry association governed by the members. Over the decades, th ... Show More
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