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

"Food for the World" Article Mentions MWFPA
Tue, May 15, 2012

MWFPA President Nick George is quoted in the May issue of Corporate Report Wisconsin as part of the article “Food for the World”. See the article here.

Survey Reveals Most Support Existing Food Biotech Labeling Policy, Favor Sustainable Food Production Practices
Mon, May 14, 2012

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) 2012 “Consumer Perceptions of Food Technology & Sustainability” survey shows that Americans remain highly supportive of existing federal rules for labeling foods produced through biotechnology and very few cite biotechnology as an information need on the food label. Get details about the survey here.

New BPA Study of Little Significance
Fri, May 11, 2012

New research from the US has attempted to link fetal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) in monkeys with an increased risk of cancer in primates. But scientists have questioned the validity of the study’s methodology and the relevance of its findings to humans. 

MWFPA Events

Spring Summit & Scramble Registration now open!

June 6 & 7, 2012: Annual Spring Summit and Scramble; 

Join us for our Member's golf outing and Spring meetings at Trappers Turn Golf Course, Wisconsin Dells, WI.   

Visit our Events page for more details, or download the Registration Form.

Thank You Sponsors!

 

October 10, 2012: Fall Shootout

A sporting clay shooting event to benefit the MWFPA Scholarship Fund.  Join us at Milford Hills Hunt Club in Johnson Creek, WI for our first annual Fall Shootout!

 

November 27-29, 2012: 108th Annual Convention and 85th Processing Crops Conference;

Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, WI.  Save the date!  Plan to join food processors and industry professionals for our annual convention featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions and an extensive trade show.