Companies

16.8 NOT

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Bimbo Bakeries USA is the U.S. subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo and the largest commercial baking company in the United States. It produces and distributes bread, buns, bagels, English muffins, and sweet baked goods, and is headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

Brands & Subsidiaries

Known brands and subsidiary aliases associated with this profile.

  • Arnold
  • Ball Park Buns
  • Beefsteak
  • Bimbo Bread
  • Boboli
  • Brownberry
  • Entenmann's
  • Freihofer's
  • Grandma Sycamore
  • Heiner's
  • Holsum
  • Maier's
  • Marinela
  • Mrs Baird's
  • Nature's Harvest
  • Oroweat
  • Rustik Oven
  • Sara Lee
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  • Stroehmann
  • Thomas'
  • Tia Rosa

Key Evidence

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Strongest Signal

Policy Action

Mar 28, 2023

Not MAGA
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Aggressive ESG and Net-Zero Carbon Goals

Bimbo Bakeries USA has committed to Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2050 and uses 100% renewable electricity for its US operations. The company is a frequent recipient of the EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year award.

Latest Development

Donations

Feb 20, 2024

Neutral
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Bimbo Bakeries USA PAC Bipartisan Contributions

The Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. PAC (BBU PAC) historically distributes funds to both Democratic and Republican candidates. In recent cycles, donations have been split between moderate members of both parties, focusing on agriculture and labor…

Strongest Not MAGA

Associations & Advocacy

Jun 01, 2023

Not MAGA
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Partnership with GLAAD for Pride Month

BBU brands, specifically Bimbo Bread and Thomas' , have engaged in partnerships with GLAAD and released Pride-themed marketing and donations to support LGBTQ+ youth.

Evidence Distribution

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Pro-MAGA
0 (0%)
Neutral
1 (25%)
Not MAGA
3 (75%)

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Donations

Feb 20, 2024

Neutral
4 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Bimbo Bakeries USA PAC Bipartisan Contributions

The Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. PAC (BBU PAC) historically distributes funds to both Democratic and Republican candidates. In recent cycles, donations have been split between moderate members of both parties, focusing on agriculture and labor committees.

Notes: FEC ID: C00494351

Agent rationale

Bipartisan giving is a neutral signal. While it supports Republicans, it does not show a specific preference for MAGA-aligned candidates over establishment or Democratic ones.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Feb 20, 2024)

    Bimbo Bakeries USA PAC Profile: Summary of receipts and distributions.

Associations & Advocacy

Jun 01, 2023

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Partnership with GLAAD for Pride Month

BBU brands, specifically Bimbo Bread and Thomas', have engaged in partnerships with GLAAD and released Pride-themed marketing and donations to support LGBTQ+ youth.

Notes: Marketing campaigns often include the 'Osito Bimbo' logo in rainbow colors.

Agent rationale

Direct partnership with GLAAD and Pride-specific marketing are strong cultural signals that align against the social conservative pillars of the MAGA movement.

Sources

  1. GLAAD (Jun 01, 2023)

    Bimbo Bakeries USA continues its support for the LGBTQ community through its partnership with GLAAD.

Policy Action

Mar 28, 2023

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Aggressive ESG and Net-Zero Carbon Goals

Bimbo Bakeries USA has committed to Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2050 and uses 100% renewable electricity for its US operations. The company is a frequent recipient of the EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year award.

Notes: The company achieved 100% renewable electricity in 2019.

Agent rationale

Aggressive ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) targets are a primary target of MAGA legislative and rhetorical opposition, signaling an alignment with globalist/progressive climate agendas.

Sources

  1. BBU Sustainability (Mar 28, 2023)

    Bimbo Bakeries USA is proud to be the first and only baking company to be recognized as an EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year.

Policy Action

Oct 12, 2022

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for Immigrant Workforce Integration

Bimbo Bakeries USA has participated in programs aimed at hiring and integrating refugees and immigrants into their workforce, often partnering with NGOs that support migrant resettlement.

Notes: Part of the Tent Partnership for Refugees.

Agent rationale

Corporate support for refugee hiring programs is often viewed as contrary to MAGA's 'America First' and strict border enforcement priorities.

Sources

  1. Tent Partnership for Refugees (Oct 12, 2022)

    Bimbo Bakeries USA joins the Tent Partnership to support refugees.