SEAFOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Seafood Products Association was originally established in Seattle in 1919 as the Northwest Research Laboratory of National Canners Association (NCA). The laboratory supported the national and regional seafood safety and processing concerns of member companies. The Northwest Laboratory's primary function was creation and administration of the Plan of Better Salmon Control (now the Salmon Control Plan), a cooperative agreement between canned salmon processors, the FDA, and NCA. Through the years, National Canners Association transformed into National Food Processors Association (NFPA) in 1978, Food Products Association (FPA) in 2005, and in 2007 merged with Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). In 2008, the Seattle laboratory became an independent trade association, Seafood Products Association (SPA). SPA continues to serve its members with over 100 years providing technical assistance... As a technical trade organization, Seafood Products Association (SPA) serves members in the..

Primary location: Seattle United States