Midwest Food Processors Association, Inc.

The Midwest Food Processors Association, Inc. is a trade association that advocates on behalf of food processing companies and affiliated industries in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.  Established in 1905 as the Wisconsin Canners Association, today the association represents a more diverse group of food processors on a variety of food issues.  The primary role of MWFPA is to influence public policy and make the Midwest a great place for food processors to do business.  The association's activities can be summarized in four words; advocate, educate, communicate, and facilitate.  Go to Association Profile for more information.  

 

 

News

IL Business Tax Proposal Passes House Revenue Panel
Fri, May 24, 2013

An IL tax proposal containing three of Gov. Quinn’s business tax increases (Amendment #1 to HB 309) was called in the House Revenue Committee Thursday and passed by a vote of 6 to 3.

U.S. Senate Judiciary Passes Immigration Bill On To Full Senate
Wed, May 22, 2013

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted with a strong bipartisan majority Tuesday evening to advance comprehensive immigration legislation (S. 744) that would make E-Verify mandatory for employers across the country and create a new visa program for low-skilled and agriculture workers.

WI Sen. Johnson To Offer School Snack Farm Bill Amendment
Tue, May 21, 2013

Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) has indicated his intent to offer an amendment to the Farm Bill allowing all forms – fresh, canned, frozen, and dried – of fruits and vegetables to be offered in the school snack program.

MWFPA Events

Registration Now Open:

Spring Summit & Scramble: June 6, 2013 at Trappers Turn, Wisconsin Dells, WI

See our Events page for more details or download the registration form here.

Save These Dates!

Fall Shootout: October 2, 2013 at Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club, Prior Lake, MN

 

MWFPA 109th Annual Convention & 86th Processing Crops Conference: December 3-5, 2013 at the Delta Center, Milwaukee, WI

 


MWFPA Is A Supporting
Partner For The 2013
  Oilseed & Grain Trade Summit
October 21-23, 2013
Minneapolis, MN