• How to Join NPA Membership Since the first U.S. commercial pasta plant was founded in 1848, pasta makers have needed to collaborate on manufacturing, marketing and regulatory issues among industry players. The National Pasta Association, the U.S. trade association of pasta industry manufacturers and suppliers, meets this collaborative need. NPA offers three categories of membership… ManufacturersDry, fresh, and frozen pasta manufacturers, and value-added …

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  • National Pasta Association is committed to protecting your privacy. We want you to understand and be comfortable with the ways we collect, store, and manage data to provide services and benefits and to deliver a personalized Internet experience.   Privacy settings You can review and update your privacy settings at any time. Click on the Edit/View Information to change your Do Not Contact Settings Instead …

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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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  • Newsletter Advertising Advertise with NPA in our industry-specific monthly newsletter. Our 12 electronic issues of the Pasta Journal are released throughout the year and reach key contacts at all NPA member companies. These newsletters are a great opportunity to place your company’s information directly in front of NPA members and/or your customers!   With a subscriber base of 300 members each issue of …

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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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  • WASHINGTON, DC (October 2023) – While scientific research has continued to support the health benefits of eating pasta, National Pasta Month celebrates the many reasons to enjoy pasta. It is a versatile food that is convenient, healthy, and budget friendly. Regardless of the occasion, pasta fits into any menu and can be combined with various meats, vegetables, or plant-based proteins to create a …

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  • 100 Billion Meals Challenge – Nuovo Pasta Productions How Nuovo Pasta Productions, Ltd, is Helping Fight Food Insecurity The Mission of Meals on Main Street (MOMS), headquartered in Port Chester, NY, is simple – to eliminate food insecurity wherever it is found and provide access for all in need. The focus is on food, the most fundamental of human needs, and they do …

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