Food Production Solutions Association - FPSA

10/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined yesterday's webinar on The Future of Food Manufacturing!

We surveyed 156 executives across 150 companies with Whorton Research, and two findings stood out: only 3% have fully deployed AI, and the biggest barriers to modernization are people, not technology.

Want the full picture? Get the complete report or start with the complimentary Executive Summary at https://fpsa.org/future_food_manufacturing.

💡 FPSA members get the full report FREE ($200 value), plus year-round access to research, webinars, peer communities, and industry resources. If these insights are useful, membership pays for itself!

Thank you to JBT Marel for sponsoring this research!

10/06/2026

Only 3% of food manufacturers have fully deployed AI. Let that sink in.

FPSA partnered with Whorton Research to survey 156 executives, representing 150 companies, about the workforce, technology, and organizational challenges shaping the future of the industry.

The findings reveal a significant gap between the technologies companies know they need and the technologies and solutions they've actually implemented.

Join us tomorrow, October 7, at 11:30 a.m. ET for a special Webinar Wednesday exploring the results and what they mean for the future of food manufacturing.

RSVP for the webinar at https://fpsa.org/the-future-of-food-manufacturing-workforce-technology-adoption-organizational-readiness

P.S. FPSA members, this report is FREE with your membership! Non-members, learn how you can access this report at fpsa.org

Thank you to JBT Marel for sponsoring this industry research initiative!

10/06/2026

You're invited to the FPSA Women's Alliance Network Open House on Thursday, October 8 at 11:00 AM ET! 💙

Come meet the network, connect with women across the industry, and see what WAN is all about. Open to members and non-members, so bring a colleague!

Join an open conversation with Dana Summerour of Intralox as we discuss career growth, leadership, and the power of listening. Inspired by a lesson that helped shape Dana's leadership philosophy, attendees will have the opportunity to share their own experiences and explore how listening can create better outcomes, stronger teams, and meaningful professional growth.

Register and join the conversation! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HhCsPQLGU0

10/05/2026

Hear it straight from the people leading the conversation. 🎤

Our speakers and guides share what makes FPSA Cultivate different: the ideas, the connections, and the conversations you won't get anywhere else. If you've been on the fence, let them make the case.

Two ways to make it easier to say yes:
✅ Buy 2 seats, get the 3rd FREE. Bring your team and get more out of every session.
🏨 Hotel deadline extended! You now have almost an extra week to book in our room block, through October 11!

Don't wait. Secure your seats and your room today at fpsa.org/cultivate.

10/02/2026

Thanks to our friends at Food Processing for highlighting Cultivate: Leadership Growth Lab!

We're excited to bring together early- and mid-career professionals from across the food & beverage industry this November in Lexington, KY for two days of hands-on leadership development, peer learning, and real-world application.

Read the article below to learn more about Cultivate! 👇

‘Cultivate’ will offer early- to mid-career professionals hands-on leadership development, peer learning and real-world application.

09/29/2026

This is your sign to book the hotel ✨

The Cultivate room block deadline is October 5, and trust us, you'll want to be in the middle of it all, from the conversations happening in the room to the wh***ey tour & tasting at RD1 spirits afterward.

Register now and reserve your room before the deadline. See you in Lexington! 🐎

fpsa.org/cultivate

09/25/2026

What's ahead for the food industry?

The latest ITR Economic report points to continued economic growth, resilient consumer spending, ongoing investment in automation and technology, and a business environment that remains strong despite persistent cost pressures. Looking ahead, growth is expected to continue into 2027, though at a more moderate pace.

As an FPSA member, you have access to monthly economic insights like these through FPSA Connect! 📊 Download the full report today and stay informed on the trends shaping the food and beverage industry.

09/24/2026

The sky has spoken ☁️👀

If you've been looking for a sign to sponsor Cultivate, this is it!

Connect with rising leaders, increase your visibility, and be part of an experience designed to grow the future of our industry.

Join us in shaping the future of food manufacturing! Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at https://fpsa.org/cultivate-sponsor?hsCtaAttrib=217572715923

09/24/2026

Packaging EPR reporting is here. Now what?

After navigating the first major reporting cycles across California, Colorado, and Oregon, producers are shifting from compliance mode to strategy mode.

Join FPSA and RecycleMe on October 14 at 11:30 AM ET to learn how to use the data, lessons learned, and reporting processes you've already built to reduce risk, lower future costs, and make smarter packaging decisions.

You'll walk away with practical strategies to:
✅ Close packaging data gaps
✅ Improve cross-functional reporting processes
✅ Prepare for evolving state requirements
✅ Connect compliance data to packaging and business decisions

Register today at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DNi2xod_TcipWs0TIZBa5A

09/24/2026

The clues are over. The reveal is here. 🎉

This year’s Cultivate Friday experience takes us inside Toyota Kentucky, where participants will get an up-close look at world-class manufacturing, innovation, and teamwork in action!

Pair that with a DiSC® assessment, leadership workshops, keynote speaker Jason Burke from the New Primal, real-world leadership challenges, and networking with peers across the food industry, and you've got a leadership experience designed to help you grow long after the event ends!

⏰ Last chance: Early Bird pricing ends TODAY.

See you in Lexington!

fpsa.org/cultivate