The SFPA provides a forum for its members to interact professionally and socially to seek solutions to management and technical challenges in the ever-changing food industry.

The SFPA and its members have been helping to shape the future of food manufacturing for nearly 70 years.  Our member include some of America’s best-loved brands.  Our members share a common commitment to food quality, food safety and innovation.

Members include representatives of food manufacturing companies from across the South as well as suppliers of food manufacturing equipment, ingredients, packaging and marketing services.  Membership is also open to colleges and universities from the South whose institutions provide educational programs to their students in food science or technologies.