The National Food Processors Association (NFPA) has announced that the association's name will be changed to the Food Products Association (FPA). The name change will be phased in during the first half of 2005.
"The name change reflects the continuing evolution of this association," said president and CEO John R. Cady. "NFPA now offers representation to an increasingly broad range of members -- including not only new types of food companies but also restaurants, retail grocers, and suppliers to the industry. The term 'processors' no longer reflects our full membership; in fact, the word does not resonate with our many audiences. Additionally, our new name reflects that the association's scope is more than 'national,' which will be helpful in our activities in the international arena."