Prepared Foods
FPSA’s Prepared Foods Council brings together senior leaders, technical experts, and suppliers who are advancing innovation, safety, and business growth in the global prepared foods sector.
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Value of Participation
- Shape FPSA content and engagement for the prepared foods sector
- Connect with buyers, suppliers, and technical leaders across the industry
- Share best practices and stay ahead of trends in food safety and innovation
- Contribute to networking and educational initiatives that drive business growth
- Support philanthropic efforts that invest in the industry’s future
Mission Statement
The Prepared Foods Council mission is to cultivate growth of business, technology, education, and food safety globally for Prepared Foods suppliers, producers, technical experts and consumers.
We carry out this mission by:
- Broadly supporting the principal goals of FPSA
- Developing networking opportunities among buyers, suppliers and technical experts
- Creating opportunities for learning within our membership and industry
Focus Areas
- Cross-sector collaboration among suppliers, producers, and buyers
- Food safety innovation and global regulatory awareness
- Emerging technology trends in prepared food manufacturing
- Professional development and peer-to-peer learning
- Expanding FPSA’s value within the prepared foods space
- Philanthropic contributions to support future industry talent
Meeting Schedule
The Prepared Foods Council meets every other fourth Friday of the month at 10:00 AM Eastern.
Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed. Meeting materials and links are shared directly with Council participants.

Chair
Darin Zehr
Commercial Food Sanitation

Vice Chair
Todd Donohoe
FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation
Programming & Member Initiatives
The Prepared Foods Council develops member-led programming and initiatives designed to connect stakeholders, strengthen food safety practices, and promote innovation across the sector.
- Wholesomeness of Food Processing – Demystifying How Food Is Made for Consumer Perspective, Live Webinar & Recorded Vignettes (Coming Soon)
Resources & Expert Insights
Access curated insights and on-demand content from the FPSA Prepared Foods Council — including best practices, market trends, and collaborative solutions shaping the prepared foods sector. These efforts are complemented by the Council’s commitment to philanthropy and industry stewardship through support for global relief and community-based initiatives.
Featured Resource:
- World Central Kitchen – The Prepared Foods Council is proud to support World Central Kitchen's mission of providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.