NJFPA 2026 Annual Conference Registration is Open!
Join Us to Explore All Aspects of Keeping Food Safe... and Why It Matters!
Location: Harrah’s, Atlantic City, NJ
Date: March 5–6, 2026
Food safety is not just a checklist, it is a commitment. This year’s NJFPA Annual Conference brings together industry leaders, innovators, and regulators to explore the future of food additives, colors, dyes, allergen management, and labeling compliance, and everything in between.
Whether you are a processor, manufacturer, service provider, or associate, this is the event for you.
Meet the Speakers
More expert panelists will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Below are the speakers already confirmed.
MenuTrinfo (Certified Free From)
Betsy Craig & Austin Dunning
Leaders in allergen-free certification and labeling compliance, MenuTrinfo will discuss strategies that reduce consumer risk while elevating brand trust.
Foster Garvey PC
Ralph Simmons, Counsel
Providing guidance through the legal landscape of food labeling, regulatory compliance, and what not to include on packaging.
What You Will Learn
Our sessions will explore:
- Emerging regulations around food safety
- Best practices for managing allergens in production
- What clean label really means
- How to stay compliant without falling behind
- Consumer trends shaping the food industry
This is where safety meets strategy, and where food processors gain a competitive edge.
Attendee Registration and Exhibitor Opportunities
Whether you're attending, exhibiting, or bringing the whole team, we have options to fit every need.
| 2026 Registration Pricing | |
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| Member Attendee: |
$275 |
| Non-member Attendee: |
$575 |
| Member Exhibitor (2 attendees): |
$1,200 |
| Non-member Exhibitor (2 attendees): |
$1,650 |
| Additional Member Exhibitor Attendee: |
$250 |
| Additional Non-member Exhibitor Attendee: |
$550 |
*Pro tip: Becoming a member often pays for itself. Click here to join NJFPA today.
Ready to Keep Food Safe?
Lock in your spot today. We are expecting our biggest year yet.
Register Now: Click here to register today. (You MUST Login to Receive Member Pricing)
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Have questions? Email us at [email protected] or call (609) 297-2209.
Thank you to our 2025 NJFPA Annual Conference Sponsors
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 NJFPA Annual Conference! This year’s event brought together industry leaders, experts, and professionals for insightful discussions, valuable networking, and key takeaways.
Key Topics & Sessions
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Food Safety
Attendees learned from food safety experts at WaWa and Jersey Mike’s on how to protect their businesses in light of recent industry recalls, such as the Boar’s Head meats and poultry incident.
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Grant Opportunities
Participants discovered how to access grant funding to support their processing efforts. A panel led by New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengren guided them through available resources.
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Closing Session Fireside Chat
Hosted by New Jersey Food Council President Linda Doherty, this session featured Darren Caudill, Chief Sales Officer at Wakefern Food Corp. Topics included securing shelf space, evolving consumer preferences, and innovative marketing strategies.
Stay Connected
We appreciate your participation in making this year’s conference a success. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming NJFPA events!
Have questions? Email us at [email protected] or call (609) 297-2209.
Want to see more of these events? Reach out to the event committee and get involved!
* All events are subject to the NJFPA's cancellation policy.
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