FPSA’s Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance (MISA) brings together senior executives, technical leaders, and industry partners committed to advancing the meat processing sector.

MISA supports continuous improvement, education, and innovation by fostering deep connections within the meat industry and leading strategic initiatives that benefit both members and their customers.

Value of Participation

• Influence FPSA’s programming and strategy for the meat sector
• Develop educational content and customer-facing networking opportunities
• Support FPSA’s charitable initiatives through fundraising and scholarships
• Collaborate with peers and customers to address critical industry issues
• Build partnerships with other organizations that strengthen the meat industry

Mission Statement

Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance (MISA) is the non-profit meat industry council of the FPSA that is actively engaged in continuous improvement on behalf of its members as well as the meat industry. We further the ability of our membership to connect with each other and our customers, while being an active industry advocate at the forefront of issues that have a direct effect on our membership.
MISA is committed to:

1. Supporting the growth and success of EATS
2. Dedicating resources to develop and execute conferences, educational programs and networking (members and customers) that drive continuous improvement
3. Creating excellence in fundraising (MISA Foundation) and utilizing the funding to build the future through investments in scholarships, advanced learning facilities and R&D that benefit the meat industry
4. Actively seeking and cultivating relationships with other foundations/organizations for the mutual betterment of our organization, membership and industry

Focus Areas

• Supporting the growth and success of EATS
• Designing educational and networking programs for members and customers
• Leading fundraising efforts through the MISA Foundation
• Investing in scholarships, learning facilities, and R&D for the meat industry
• Building collaborative relationships with aligned foundations and associations

Meeting Schedule

MISA meets quarterly on the first Tuesday of the second month of each quarter at 11:00 AM Eastern.
Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed. Meeting materials and links are shared directly with Council participants.

Programming & Member Initiatives

MISA leads high-impact initiatives focused on industry engagement, education, and philanthropy. From shaping the meat track at FPSA events to advancing scholarship and R&D, MISA members are actively building the future of the meat industry.

• Part 1-Building Collaboration between Suppliers Webinar (Coming Soon)
• Part 2-Building Collaboration between Suppliers Webinar (Coming Soon)

Resources & Expert Insights

Explore sector-specific resources and thought leadership from MISA — including educational programming, member-driven initiatives, and philanthropic efforts that strengthen the meat industry and support the next generation of talent.

Featured Resource:

• MISA Scholarship Program – Awarded to students pursuing careers in the meat industry or engineering, the MISA Scholarship helps develop future leaders through direct investment in education and innovation.