The Membrane Technology Forum, presented by Dairy Foods and the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), is set to return to the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis from June 12 to June 15. 

The show will take place Nov. 12 to 14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. 

Hanks is the creator of Hanx For Our Troops, which is a consumer packaged goods company with 100% of the profits benefiting veterans and their families.

A series of new features are planned for the 2023 edition to enhance educational and networking opportunities on the show floor, as well as ensure convenience and accessibility for registrants and attendees alike.

Also, FPSA members during its annual meeting elected new leadership to its Beverage Council with John Piazza of Alfa Laval as Council Chair, and Michael Mas of JBT Corporation as Vice Chair. Further, Cara Godack was elected to the FPSA Board as Chair of the Network Leadership Team, as was Bob Grote in an At-Large position.

During her career, she has held marketing and communications positions with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, The Cattle Connection, Ag Source Cooperative Services and World Dairy Expo. 

The opening keynote panel is now ready to kick off Wednesday, April 5 with dairy’s "most crucial issue."

Contest entry forms for the IDFA event must be submitted by April 4.

The former Speaker of the House of Representatives will be joined by Linda Clemons, global sales and nonverbal communications expert; Robin Sharma, leadership expert and best-selling author; David Portalatin, food industry advisor for NPD Group; and Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the IDFA. 

The NFRA Convention brings together top companies from every segment of the industry so that attendees can meet one-on-one and drive their business forward.