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U.S. Poultry & Egg Contributes To FPSA's Scholarship Fund
August 3, 2010
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, (IPE) represented by John E. Starkey, President, and Charles Olentine, Executive Vice-President of the International Poultry Expo, were in attendance to present a $5,000 check to Scott Scriven, Chairman of the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and Jan Erik Kuhlmann, Chairman of the Food Processing Suppliers Association's Foundation on Monday, July 19th at the Association's recent 3-day trade show, PROCESS EXPO 2010, in Chicago. The check was a contribution to the Association's Meat Industry Supplier's Alliance (MISA) Foundation Scholarship Fund.
"Our association shares the common goal of bringing more talented student scientists and leaders to our common industry," said John Starkey. "It is with great pleasure that the association accepts IPE's very generous contribution," acknowledged Scott Scriven. Jan Kuhlmann stated, "This financial support will be given to students who are pursuing careers in our joint industry."
"Both the FPSA and IPE are strong supporters of each other's association and are committed to expanding our working relationship," said David Seckman, President & CEO of FPSA."
About The Food Processing Suppliers Association
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) is a global trade association serving suppliers in the food and beverage industries. The Association's programs and services support member's success by providing assistance in marketing their products and services, overall improvement in key business practices and many opportunities to network among industry colleagues. Programs and services to achieve these objectives include PROCESS EXPO (industry leading trade show), electronic media marketing, education, market intelligence, research, and advocation of critical industry issues such as food safety, sanitary design of equipment, and global trade.
FPSA members are organized in vertical industry councils which focus on specific needs and concerns that are unique to each industry sector. FPSA councils currently represent the Bakery, Beverage, Confectionery, Dairy, Fruits & Vegetable and Meat sectors.
SOURCE: Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA)
