• 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • NPA has completed an upgrade to a new association management system and member database. We are excited to provide you with an easier-to-use system to renew your membership, register for events, update your contact information, and more. All users must complete the process below to authenticate your account in the new Member Portal. How to update your account: Step 1: Navigate to the NPA Member …

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  • Advertise and Educate with NPA The Member Education Committee is happy to announce the creation of new educational and sponsorship opportunities for NPA webinars and Product Showcase webinars. These webinars are a great way to interact with the NPA member base throughout the year and show off new research or technologies. If you are interested, please contact NPA Staff at [email protected] . Annual …

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  • 100 Billion Meals Challenge – Ardent Mills How Ardent Mills is Helping Fight Food Insecurity From Rich DeLeo, Ardent Mills All native Philadelphians are familiar with the Kensington section of the city. It was traditionally a tough working-class neighborhood that was home to the fictional fighter Rocky Balboa. In the Rocky movie sagas, Rocky goes up against seemingly unbeatable foes and always finds …

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  • Membership Benefits of Membership The National Pasta Association facilitates pasta makers’ needs to collaborate on manufacturing, marketing and regulatory issues. Learn more Our Members NPA members include pasta producers, millers, ingredient suppliers, pasta retailers, food service companies, and pasta equipment manufacturers. View directoryEU members: update your privacy settings to receive NPA communications The History of Pasta Explore the progression from the early days of …

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  • Washington, DC (July 2023) – A new literature review published in Nutrients, suggests pasta consumption is not associated with overweight or obesity in healthy children and adults, and in fact, may be inversely associated with Body Mass Index (BMI) or abdominal obesity, particularly when consumed in the context of a healthy dietary pattern. The research, “Impact of Pasta Intake on Body Weight and …

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