National Pasta Association facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | NPA |
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| Formation | 1904 |
| Headquarters | National Press Building Suite 750 Washington, D.C., United States |
The National Pasta Association (NPA) is a special group for people and companies in the United States who make or sell pasta. It's like a club for everyone involved in the pasta business! The NPA started a long time ago, in 1904. It was first known as "The National Association of Macaroni and Noodle Manufacturers of America." This makes it one of the oldest business groups in the U.S.
History of Pasta in the U.S.
The very first factory in the United States that made pasta opened in 1848. It was located in Brooklyn, New York. By the early 1900s, the pasta business was growing fast. Many people in the industry decided to meet in Pittsburgh. They wanted to talk about how to make and sell pasta better. This meeting led to the creation of the National Macaroni Manufacturers Association. Later, in 1981, the group changed its name to the National Pasta Association.
What the NPA Does
The National Pasta Association has a few main goals:
- To help more people enjoy and eat pasta.
- To work with the government to create good rules for the pasta industry.
- To be a helpful source of information about pasta for both businesses and people who eat pasta.
NPA Teams and Groups
The NPA has different teams, called committees, that focus on specific tasks. These teams help the association reach its goals.
- Communications: This team helps share news and information about pasta.
- Government Affairs: This group works with government leaders on rules that affect pasta.
- History: This team looks after the long history of pasta in the U.S.
- Technical Affairs: This group focuses on the science and ways of making pasta.
Leaders of the NPA
Many people have led the National Pasta Association over the years. Here are some of the past presidents:
- 1904–1905 Thomas H. Toomey
- 1919–1921 James T. William
- 1922–1928 Henry Mueller
- 1928–1930 Frank J. Tharinger
- 1930–1932 Frank L. Zerega
- 1932–1933 Alfonso Gioia
- 1941–1948 C. W. Jack Wolfe
- 1950–1952 C. Frederick Mueller
- 1952–1959 Thomas A. Cuneo
- 1968–1970 Vincent DeDomenico
- 1978–1980 Paul A. Vermylen
- 1980–1982 Lester R. Thurston Jr.
- 1983–1992 Joseph M. Lichtenberg
- 1992–2000 Jula J. Kinnaird
