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

Controversial WI Phosphorus Rule To Get Hearing
Fri, Jul 16, 2010

The WI State Senate Committee on Environment, chaired by Sen. Mark Miller (D-Monona), has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 411 South of the State Capitol on a proposed Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources phosphorus discharge rule.

MWFPA Expresses Concern Over Wind Turbine Siting
Mon, Jul 12, 2010

The Midwest Food Processors Association has submitted comments to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission expressing the processing industry’s concern about placing wind turbines in intense vegetable growing areas. 

WI DNR Approves Costly Phosphorus Rule
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
The WI Department of Natural Resources Board of Directors voted 7-0 today to adopt stringent new phosphorus discharge rules. The action could cost industry and municipal ratepayers billions of dollars.

MWFPA Events

Our Annual Member's Golf Outing
was held June 3, 2010 at
Trappers Turn Golf Course in
Wisconsin Dells, WI

 THANK YOU TO ALL OUR
WONDERFUL SPONSORS! 

186 golfers enjoyed great weather and a good round of golf!
205 people were present at the lunch following golf where
awards were given and raffle prizes were drawn.

To view pictures of this event check out our Photo Gallery

 

View our sponsors and winners here.