About Mwfpa

Founded in 1905, the MWFPA is a non-profit trade association representing companies in the food products industry with production facilities in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.

The food products industry is fast-paced, heavily regulated and constantly changing. The primary role of MWFPA is to influence public policy issues such as food safety, sanitation, environmental regulations, fees and much more.

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20 Weeks of Extended Regular State Benefits Now Available
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B&G Foods CEO: Strong pantry sales have staying power
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General Mills Using More Co-Packers
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MN Gov Walz Issued Statewide Mask Mandate
July 23, 2020

From TWIN CITIES BUSINESS: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove said that [...]

MN Businesses See Advantages in Statewide Mask Policy
July 23, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE: The Minnesota Retailers Association (MnRA), with members across the state, neither supports [...]