• Privacy Policy NPA Privacy Policy Effective May 2018   In an effort to maintain efficient service while respecting the privacy of those who visit the NPA Web site (Site) and correspond electronically with NPA, NPA has created and posted the following privacy policy. This privacy policy is incorporated into and is a part of the Terms of Use of our Site.   Information Collection …

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  • Speakers listed in order of appearance on the Schedule of Events Tom Quinn is Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at Nuovo Pasta Productions, Ltd.  and has been with the Company since 2004.  His experience and skills in both sales and operations over his 34-year career have included both retail and food service and has been instrumental in helping to guide Nuovo …

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  • Carl L. Zuanelli is the National Pasta Association (NPA) Chair and President and CEO of Nuovo Pasta Productions, Ltd., a nationally recognized producer of premium refrigerated pasta and sauces.  Carl founded Nuovo in 1989 in a small kitchen space in Wilton, CT.  Thirty years later, Nuovo employs over 200 people and maintains 140,000 sq ft in Stratford, CT and in Cleveland, OH.  Currently …

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  • Terms and Conditions of Use   Effective June 2018   Welcome to the Web site of the NATIONAL PASTA ASSOCIATION (NPA). This site is provided as a service of NPA.   By using the NPA Web site (http://ilovepasta.org/), you agree to these Terms and Conditions of Use (Terms of Use). NPA reserves the right to change these Terms of Use from time to time. …

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  • Hotel & Travel Home | Registration | Schedule | Sponsors | Hotel/Travel | Speakers Hotel Information Downtown Sheraton Philadelphia Hotel has been selected as the host location for the NPA AM/WPC. The NPA has reserved a block of hotel rooms at a reduced rate for Congress attendees.    Group Room Rate $254++ per night [single, double, triple, and quad occupancy] State and local tax …

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  • Application for Nominations for Industry Expert 1 WHO ARE YOU NOMINATING2 NOMINATION FORM3 AUTHORIZATION Who are you nominating*Choose one…MyselfSomeone Else My Name* First Last If, nominating someone else, provide your contact information:* First Last Your Organization*Your Professional Title*Your Email* Enter Email Confirm Email The person you are nominating* First Last Professional Title*Nominee Organization*Nominee Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP …

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  • Advertise and Educate with NPA Bundle your sponsorship and advertising packages for extra savings and more visibility for your company. Premium Advertising Package 1 Product Showcase webinar timeslot (15 minutes} Advertising in 6 issues of the Pasta Journal e-newsletter Cost: Member: $1,800Non-Member: $3,600 Silver Screen Video – $250 – Purchase any Annual Meeting sponsorship level and add a silver screen video $250. Pasta …

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  • 2024 NPA Annual Meeting & World Pasta Congress Home | Registration | Schedule | Sponsors | Hotel/Travel | Speakers | Attendee List The NPA Annual Meeting in conjunction with the World Pasta Congress is taking place October 22-25 in Philadelphia, PA, at the Downtown Sheraton Hotel. Join the global pasta industry for an enjoyable and educational conference. If you’re a pasta producer, miller, …

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  • History Early History Pasta’s history is as varied as its shapes. While widespread consumption is documented from the 14th century, it is believed to have existed in some form in ancient China and Greece. And evidence of pasta dishes appeared in Italian recipe books in the early 1200s. New World With the expansion of the “New World,” pasta’s popularity boomed, and by the …

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