National Pasta Association prepares for the 2025 Annual Meeting

Consumer trends, innovation and sustainability will be the focus of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the National Pasta Association, which will bring together key players in the industry for three days of meetings and in-depth analyses and insights. Pastaria will follow the event as a media partner.

The annual event of the National Pasta Association (NPA) returns in 2025 with a full programme and a host of networking opportunities for pasta industry professionals. The event will be held from 16 to 18 March at the impressive Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, an exclusive location on the Florida coast, so as to combine training and networking with a stimulating but relaxing setting.

A high-level programme

The 2025 Annual Meeting will offer strategic update sessions, with industry experts ready to share market analyses, innovations and regulatory insights. Among the most eagerly awaited meetings:

• State of the industry (17 March, 8:00-8:30 ET): Nora Stabert, President of the National Pasta Association, will provide an overview of the state of the pasta industry and the association’s main initiatives;
• Culinary trends & consumer insights (17 March, 8:30-9:30 a.m. ET): a session dedicated to emerging trends in the pasta sector: from evolving consumer tastes to new culinary techniques and innovation in the sphere of health and wellness.
• Regulatory updates (18 March, 8:00-8:20 ET): Veronica Colas, NPA’s legal advisor, will elucidate the latest regulatory updates relevant to the sector;
• Economic Updates (18 March, 8:20-8:45 ET): Chris Kuehl, Managing Director of Armada CL, will present an overview of economic trends and forecasts for the pasta market;
• The Future of Pasta: New Ingredients & Market Expansion (18 March, 8:45-9:30 ET): Dr. Fatemeh Zare from the Northern Crop Institute will review the innovations in food safety and new ingredients;
• Sustainability & Packaging Regulations (18 March, 10:15-11:00 ET): details and insights on sustainability and packaging regulations with moderator Stefano Giusti (Policarta) and presentations by Lon Pschigoda (Inspired Fiber LLC) and Giovanni Frosini (Ricciarelli).

Networking opportunities and leisure time

In addition to the training contents, the meeting will offer several opportunities to meet colleagues and professionals. Planned activities include:

• Customised business meetings to establish strategic contacts;
• golf, pickleball and bocce tournaments for informal networking;
• exclusive gala evenings with gourmet dinners and live entertainment.

An unmissable opportunity

The event is an unmissable opportunity for pasta professionals who wish to keep abreast of market trends, meet experts and consolidate their professional relationships.

Registration is now open and early booking of accommodation at Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa is recommended.

For further details and the full programme, see the website of the National Pasta Association.