Shelf-Stable Food Processors Association

The Shelf-Stable Food Processors Association (SFPA) is the national trade association serving shelf-stable prepared food manufacturers and marketers. SFPA represents the interests of member food processors and their suppliers on a wide spectrum of issues affecting the industry. Members include companies of all sizes, from regional processors to large multi-plant operations. Originally founded as the National Meat Canners Association in 1923, the new name was adopted in 2007 to more accurately reflect the wide variety of shelf-stable food products produced by its members and the international scope of their businesses.

How SFPA Membership Benefits Your Company

The reasons are countless and relate directly to your business practices and profits. SFPA provides each company a unique voice to represent the viewpoints of the shelf-stable food industry in Washington, where the decisions made impact your day-to-day business.

By becoming a member, SFPA will:

  • Provide access to a team of experts to assist resolving USDA and FDA inspection related issues, like labeling compliance, OSHA inspections and EPA and state environmental inspections.
  • Keep members up-to-date on current developments and future trends important to the shelf-stable food products industry.
  • Fight for your interests in national legislation and federal regulatory programs.
  • Support members seeking to get into the import/export business or current importers and exporters facing trade-related problems.
  • Track industry news and alert you as it breaks.
  • Advise members on new marketing and sales opportunities.
  • Conduct seminars and meetings to inform members of new production techniques, marketing strategies, regulatory programs and other issues.
  • Provide members unparalleled networking with other industry leaders.
Membership Information

Upcoming Meetings

102nd Annual Meeting
March 10-12, 2024
JW Marriot San Antonio Hill Country, San Antonio, TX
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103rd Annual Meeting
April 6-8, 2025
Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island , SC