Active membership is open to firms or corporations engaged in the manufacture or commerce of foods in the United States and Canada.
Associate membership is open to firms providing a service to the food industry.
Associate members have all the privileges of active members, except that they do not have the right to vote or to hold office. Foreign membership is open to any food firm exporting to or importing from the United States or Canada. Any individual, firm or corporation desiring to become a member of the Association must make written application to the President for submission to the Board of Directors at its next meeting. Any applicant who receives the favorable vote of a majority of the Directors present at the meeting will, upon payment of dues prescribed by the By-Laws , become a member of the Association.