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WI Gov. Tony Evers has ordered Wisconsinites to stay in their homes to fend off the coronavirus outbreak. In response, the offices of MWFPA will be closed until further notice.
Those wishing to contact the MWFPA offices are encouraged to contact staff members via email. Those emails are:
Jason Culotta: jason.culotta@mwfpa.org
Jane Algiers: jane.algiers@mwfpa.org
Brian Elliott: brian.elliott@mwfpa.org
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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.
Why Join MWFPA?
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THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP
The Midwest Food Products Association Inc. is your advocate, monitoring and analyzing key legislation and regulations and effectively representing your interests. We are your “eyes and ears” in the Capitol and your go-to resource for a wide range of issues.
As a member of MWFPA, you will have opportunities to meet with your peers who are working for some of the finest food companies in the world. The exchange of ideas and information among our members is one of the valuable benefits of participation in this association.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
MWFPA represents the industry before the Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Legislatures, and serves as liaison between the industry and state and federal administrative agencies on environmental matters, business practices, safety concerns, transportation, and other issues.
TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Through advisory committees, the MWFPA supports continuing industry education by sponsoring issue-specific seminars, workshops, and conferences and provides scholarships in food science and agriculture through the University of Wisconsin.
SAFETY PROGRAM
A safety contest, based on OSHA data in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin food processing plants, is conducted by MWFPA with monthly reports of incident rates for participating plants. The plants with the best safety records receive recognition at the MWFPA annual convention in December of each year.
CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW
MWFPA hosts an annual 2 day convention in November/December of each year where experts in the food industry conduct presentations/seminars and representatives from allied industries share solutions, ideas and new innovations to improve members’ competitiveness.
RESEARCH
MWFPA makes annual grants to universities to support research affecting the industry on crops, processing methods, and waste disposal.
INSURANCE PROGRAMS
MWFPA members have access to a customized Property and Casualty insurance program created specifically for the food manufacturing industry.