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The only association bringing together the entire food industry

Join FPSA and become part of a vibrant community comprised of leading food producers, top-tier equipment manufacturers, comprehensive packaging service providers and supply providers, automation and technology experts, and accomplished engineering professionals. Together, we collaborate, stay abreast of industry trends, drive business growth, and contribute to philanthropic initiatives, shaping the future of food production. Join us in revolutionizing the industry!

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Practical Tools, Insights & Conversations to Move the Industry Forward

In today’s food and beverage industry, staying informed isn’t optional—it’s essential. Whether you're navigating new regulations, adopting innovative technologies, or strengthening your workforce, FPSA’s resources are designed to help you solve real-world challenges and drive results.

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Career & Leadership

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Tariff News Tracker

Technology & Innovation

Workforce & Human Capital

Industry Education That Delivers Real-World Impact

FPSA’s educational programs are designed to help you stay sharp, solve problems, and lead with confidence. Whether you're building a stronger workforce, implementing new technologies, researching food safety solutions or navigating evolving regulations, our content is built to meet the real-world needs of the food and beverage industry.

Scholarships & Awards

Red Circle Honors Awards

Career Development Scholarship

MISA Scholarship

Imbordino Dairy Science Scholarship

Empowering the Future of Food Production

At FPSA, we're passionate about investing in the next generation of food industry leaders. Through our comprehensive scholarship and awards programs, we provide meaningful opportunities for students, professionals, and member companies to advance their careers and make lasting contributions to our industry.

Defeat Hunger

Fighting Food Insecurity Together

DEFEAT HUNGER is one of FPSA’s most powerful expressions of industry compassion. Created in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository,
this year - round campaign brings our members together to combat food insecurity through volunteerism, fundraising, and hands - on service.

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Driving Industry Impact Through Giving

DEFEAT HUNGER is one of FPSA’s most powerful expressions of industry compassion. Created in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, this year-round campaign brings our members together to combat food insecurity through volunteerism, fundraising, and hands-on service.

About Us

The Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA) is a dynamic community of food producers, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers. As the only association bringing together the entire food industry across all segments and all those involved in the food production process, we work to create a collaborative environment that brings together industry leaders, experts and innovators. Through meaningful education, industry engagement, and philanthropy, FPSA and our members are shaping the future of food production.

Board Of Directors

Emerging Professionals

Women's Alliance

Food Safety Network

FPSA’s Food Safety Network connects quality assurance professionals, food safety experts, regulatory specialists, and operations leaders who are advancing food safety across the food and beverage industry.

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Mission Statement

We unite food safety professionals to prevent incidents and protect consumers, producers, and partners through shared knowledge and proactive collaboration

Value of Participation

Stay current on evolving food safety regulations and trends
Connect with industry peers and food safety leaders
Access exclusive webinars and collaborative projects
Share best practices to improve compliance and operational outcomes
Help shape FPSA’s food safety content and member resources

Focus Areas

Regulatory trends and compliance
Sanitation and hygienic design
Validation and verification of food safety processes
Emerging technologies in food safety
Workforce development and training in food safety
Risk mitigation and incident prevention

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Chair

Brian Shoop

Gray Solutions

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Vice Chair

Nghia Tran

Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Programming & Member Initiatives

The Food Safety Network develops member-driven programming and initiatives that explore key trends, foster collaboration, and advance best practices in food safety. Below are recent and upcoming interactive opportunities designed to inform, connect, and engage FPSA members.

Hygienic Design Checklist Inclusive of Different Industry Checklists (coming soon)
Deploying Hygienic Design Tools in Equipment Design and Sourcing Webinar (coming soon)
Deploying Hygienic Design Tools at the Facility Level Webinar (coming soon)