In a recent meeting of the FPSA Pet Foods Council, the group started the discussion on what type of production line it should build for next year’s PROCESS EXPO (October 23-25, 2023 in Chicago). This is not the first line this Council has put together, having organized a short but successful kibble line at the
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We all went through them, though I’m not referring to adolescence. With all the consolidation we’ve witnessed in this industry over the past 20 years, I’m actually referring to the growing pains we experience after a merger or new partnership. Today, I had lunch with an old-time member of FPSA and we discussed “the good
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Last month, FPSA’s Andy Drennan interviewed David Blair, VP of New Business Development at Transparent Energy, about recent changes in energy prices spurred by the Freeport Terminal Fire. That event, which drove energy prices down for a short time, isn’t the only thing contributing to the global volatile energy markets we continue to experience. Since
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I heard from a member today regarding the Valor/180 Skills Training platform. He wasn’t certain that the library provided what he was looking for. Really? Among the 800+ courses, there’s nothing that applies to you? That all changed when I brought up the Food Safety track that Valor added this year. As someone who has
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It was 29 years ago, perhaps even to the day, in early August of 1993. I sat in a hangar in the desert outside of Phoenix waiting to skydive for the first time in my life and trying to ignore that this was the first time I experienced 115 degrees. Fun. Waiting my turn, I
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FPSA Press Release Media Contact: Andy Drennan SVP, Membership and Business Development 703-663-1201 [email protected] For Immediate Release August 2, 2022 McLean, VA – The Food Processing Suppliers Association’s Dairy Council today announced it has awarded four $3,500 scholarships that will be used towards completing the winners’ respective degrees within the dairy or food science disciplines. 
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  Rychlewski’s proven success with ONEsolution™ project delivery drives client satisfaction and repeat business; Ben Rucker named Market Team Leader     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (July 28, 2022) – CRB, a leading provider of engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to the food and beverage industry, has promoted Tom Rychlewski as its first Vice President
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Influential publication’s latest Sourcebook reflects CRB’s rise in critical industries KANSAS CITY, Missouri (July 26, 2022) – CRB, a leading global provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to the life sciences and food and beverage industries, has advanced in several key manufacturing categories according to Engineering News-Record’s just-released rankings of AEC service
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As Director of Procurement, Silva will also develop company’s approach to supply chain diversity KANSAS CITY, Missouri (July 20, 2022) – CRB, a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to the food and beverage and life sciences industries, announced today that Valerie Silva has joined the company as its new Director
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Media Contact: David Seckman FPSA CEO/President 703.663.1200 [email protected]   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2022   Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients for 2022/23 School Year McLean, VA – The Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance Foundation today announced it has awarded five scholarships that will be used towards completing the winners’ respective degrees within
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