NSMA, Virginia Dare Celebrate Big Anniversaries at IFT FIRST
The National Seasoning Manufacturers Association and Virginia Dare celebrate their 50th and 100th anniversaries, respectively, at IFT FIRST.
The National Seasoning Manufacturers Association (NSMA) celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on July 16 during IFT FIRST. NSMA was founded in 1973 to be a voice for seasoning manufacturers on national food policy matters. For the past half century, it has been the only trade association representing the seasonings sector in informing policy makers on important issues on food safety, ingredients, allergens, processing technology, and supply chain management, among many oth…
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