About Mwfpa

MWFPA is a trade association founded in 1905 representing the food products industry in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.  MWFPA’s purpose is to advocate on public policy issues including food safety, work force, and environmental regulations; connect across the industry through updates and networking; and provide education though training, scholarships, and research.

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Industry News

MN Senate Passes $1.87 Billion Bonding Bill
October 16, 2020

The Minnesota Senate passed a $1.87 billion jobs and infrastructure bonding bill Thursday in a [...]

Mettler Toledo Introduces Harsh Environment Checkweigher
September 30, 2020

METTLER TOLEDO has unveiled its latest product inspection solution, the C35 AdvancedLine Checkweigher, which offers [...]

Some Business Owners May Qualify for PPP Loan Forgiveness
September 29, 2020

If you are a business owner who received a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program, [...]

WI Gov Evers Issues New Face Coverings Order
September 22, 2020

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin due [...]

TOMRA Food Showcases Advanced Sorting Solutions
September 1, 2020

Optical sensors in TOMRA’s sorters identify foreign material or cross-contamination based on color, structure or [...]

B & G Foods Debuts Cinnamon Toast Crunch-inspired Seasoning
September 1, 2020

B&G Foods, Inc. is bringing General Mills’ Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal to the seasoning aisle [...]

Baumer Wins The Innovations Showcase Award
August 11, 2020

At the Process Expo in Chicago, a panel of experts from the food processing industry [...]

Illinois Top Consumer and Producer of Energy in Midwest
August 10, 2020

The U.S. Energy Information Administration released data this week showing that Illinois is both a [...]