FPI brings together the entire value chain from raw material and machinery suppliers to packaging converters to foodservice distributors and finally foodservice operators/retailers. FPI’s supplier and converter members represent approximately 90 percent of the market in North America. These companies pay annual dues to the association and receive full benefits.
Why Join FPI?
As the leading trade association for foodservice packaging in North America, the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) offers members a trusted legal forum to collaborate, stay informed, and help shape the future of the industry. Membership provides access to:
- Industry Intelligence – Stay apprised of trends, policy, and innovations through exclusive research, data and insights.
- Collective Voice – Collaborate with industry peers to address shared challenges, advocate with key stakeholders, and explore opportunities to shape best practices and drive innovation across the foodservice packaging sector.
- Conferences & Meetings – Participate in exclusive, member-only conferences and committee meetings focused on the foodservice packaging industry. These events offer valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
Our Activities
- Advocate for the interests of the industry, including the responsible manufacture, distribution, use and disposal of its products
- Collect, maintain and disseminate accurate facts and science-based information related to the industry and its products
- Communicate the value and benefits of foodservice packaging to internal and external audiences
- Promote members’ products and identify potential new business opportunities
- Offer compliance and develop technical services
- Bring together customers and suppliers
Listen to our FPI member orientation webinar for additional details on membership activities for converters and suppliers
Dues
Converters and supplier members pay dues based on their companies’ sales in North America of/to foodservice packaging according to the following schedule:
- Sales
- $9 million and under
- $10 – $19 million
- $20 – $29 million
- $30 – $39 million
- $40 – $49 million
- $50 – $74 million
- $75 – $99 million
- $100 – $499 million
- $500 – $999 million
- $1 billion and over
- Dues
- $5,228
- $7,842
- $11,108
- $14,554
- $17,822
- $21,088
- $27,920
- $34,788
- $41,746
- $48,400*
*Plus $3,125 for each additional $500 million over $1 billion.
Dues are based on the calendar year, and are prorated when joining during the year.
Potential converter and supplier members, please contact Natha Dempsey by email or phone at (571) 255-4212 for more information on FPI membership, to sign up for a FREE trial membership or for a membership application.
Foodservice distributors and operators/retailers are not required to pay dues. Potential distributor and operator members, please click here for details on FPI’s FREE affiliate membership. Contact Jennifer Goldman by email or phone at (571) 255-4213 to sign up.