FPSA offers programs, services, and resources that support members’ success, visibility, and growth by:

• Increasing company visibility 
• Providing marketing assistance for products and services 
• Expanding relationships at high-level networking events 
• Sharing market intelligence, research, and key business practices 
• Offering educational opportunities to grow industry knowledge
• Developing future industry leaders

Networking

Who you know is as important as what you know. FPSA creates opportunities for like-minded professionals to share experiences, ideas, and best practices through Councils and Networks. 

 Develop critical relationships with customers and industry partners FPSA Events. Learn about consumer trends, supply chain disruptions, and market developments affecting your business sector during informational presentations, chat with colleagues during coffee breaks and receptions, and show off your products and services at the EATS. FPSA members receive a $8/sq foot discount on EATS booth space and exclusive advertising and sponsorship opportunities.  

Professional Development and Education

FPSA knows engaged, educated workers are at the forefront of safety, innovation, and quality work. FPSA Membership includes professional development opportunities for staff at all levels of your organization through:  

• Economic Advisor Newsletter 
• The Mentor Circle Program  
• Webinars developed by FPSA Councils and Networks  
• Annual Global Forecast and Trend Study  
• One free license to the Valor/180 Skills Training Program  
  • Only $349/year per additional license  
• FPSA members-only discount on 3-A Sanitary Standards 

Connect with Future Employees

Hiring motivated employees is no easy task, but FPSA is committed to cultivating qualified candidates for all your business needs. The FIT training program has been an unmitigated success. With the demand for candidates outstripping their availability, FPSA plans to expand the program to train more qualified technicians yearly. In addition to the FIT program, FPSA hosts a job board to meet your hiring needs now, attends career fairs to recruit promising students to the food and beverage industry, and funds scholarships for FPSA members, their families, and future meat, dairy, and food scientists.  

Increase your Company Profile

Exhibiting at EATS is only one way to get your company in front of potential customers with FPSA. We offer our members exclusive sponsorships and advertising opportunities at EATS and the FSPA Spring Conference. FPSA members are featured in short social media videos called “Meet the Member” and spotlighted on our website. We also love to talk about our members' great work—submit your news to our website to go in our news briefs!  

Cost Savings Programs

FPSA has leveraged the tremendous purchasing power of our members to negotiate several affinity programs and other benefits to help maximize your budget by saving money. These programs support members’ pursuit of operational and safety excellence at better rates than they could typically get, which is particularly helpful for small to medium-sized businesses. FPSA members have access to excellent services from these partners who understand our industry’s unique needs: