Introducing Cultivate: Leadership Growth Lab, a new leadership program for emerging food production professionals. Join us in Lexington, KY, Nov. 5-6, and save $300 when you register by Sept. 24. Invest in future leaders today! fpsa.org/cultivate

The October ITR Economic Newsletter is now available! FPSA members can download for free on FPSA Connect. Not a member? Learn more how you can access at fpsa.org/membership.

Happening tomorrow: what if your clean-in-place system is hiding your next big savings? Join us for a practical conversation on cutting water, chemical and energy use, recovering product, and more with real-world examples. Join us! fpsa.org/cleaned-out-cip.

Join us this Friday, October 16 at 11:00 am ET for the Prepared Foods Council Open House, a virtual conversation on consumer perceptions, food safety, quality, and convenience. Special guest: Rohit, VP of R&D at Palermo's. Register now! forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xPXR…

Speakers, you have one more week! 📣 We've extended the FSX 2027 call for speakers to Friday, October 16. Share your ideas, case studies and solutions with the industry at FSX in St. Petersburg, FL, April 5–7, 2027, and let's solve it together! Submit at fpsa.org/fsx

Throughout September, FPSA hosted four webinars with industry experts: 177 professionals joined live, and 98% said they would recommend the series! Thank you to our speakers, partners, and attendees. All four sessions are available on demand in FPSA Connect.

Thanks to everyone who joined yesterday's webinar on The Future of Food Manufacturing! Want the full picture? Get the complete report or start with the complimentary Executive Summary. FPSA members get the full report FREE ($200 value)! fpsa.org/future_food_manufac…

FPSA partnered with Whorton Research to learn about the workforce, technology, and organizational challenges shaping the future of the industry. Join us tomorrow, October 7, at 11:30 a.m. ET for a special webinar Wednesday exploring the results. RSVP at fpsa.org/the-future-of-food-…

Our speakers & guides share what makes Cultivate different: the ideas, the connections, and conversations you won't get anywhere else. And one more reason to act now: our discounted hotel room block has been extended through 10/11! Secure your spot: fpsa.org/cultivate.

Thanks to Food Processing for highlighting Cultivate! We're excited to bring together early- and mid-career professionals from across the food & beverage industry this November in Lexington, KY! Read to learn more! 👇 foodprocessing.com/business-…

The latest ITR Economic report points to continued economic growth, resilient consumer spending, & a business environment that remains strong despite persistent cost pressures. FPSA members have access to monthly economic insights like these through FPSA Connect! Download today.

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. fpsa.org/cultivate-sponsor?h…

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!: Early Bird pricing ends TODAY. fpsa.org/cultivate

Better leadership starts with self-awareness. Join Jason Burke, founder of @TheNewPrimal, as he gets his first-ever DiSC® assessment!. Every Cultivate participant gets one! Early Bird pricing ends in 48 hours! fpsa.org/cultivate

Your backup plan needs a backup plan. In this clip, Kristin King of Anzensage shares why manufacturers need tested manual procedures and reliable backups when digital systems fail. Full webinar available to FPSA members on FPSA Connect! connect.fpsa.org/home

Clue #3 is here and it’s a big one! Founded in Japan, this globally recognized brand is known for quality, reliability, and innovation. Think you know it? Enter now, don’t miss your chance to win a FREE Cultivate registration in Lexington! form.jotform.com/26243462948…

Make your brand part of the #Cultivate experience! Workbook Sponsorship: Put your brand in attendee's hands throughout leadership exercises & discussions Transportation Sponsorship: Gain repeated visibility as attendees travel between experiences. Contact [email protected].

In our last webinar, Jason Klein called out a real problem: some OEM still present quotes with different levels of food safety at different price points. His take? If equipment has a chance of failure at a reduced cost, it shouldn’t be an option.

Guess the brand and you could win a free registration to Cultivate, our new leadership conference! Clue #2 is here: This facility’s methods are used by manufacturers, hospitals, warehouses—far beyond its original industry. Take your guess today! form.jotform.com/26243462948…

Great turnout at our Regional Meeting last week, hosted in partnership with MULTIVAC USA and CPA! The conversations around AI adoption, workforce readiness, and data‑driven decision‑making were right on target for where the industry is heading. See you at the next one!