The state of MN released its economic forecast and projects a budget surplus of $1.544 billion for the two-year budget cycle beginning July 1, 2019. The projected surplus for the following two years (Fiscal Years 2022-23) is $456 million. This is the sixth consecutive legislative session that will convene with a budget surplus. In addition, […]
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Applications for the MWFPA and Friday/Weckel Scholarships are now available. The MWFPA Scholarship may award up to $2,000 (depending on availability of funds) in scholarship money to deserving children of parents or guardians who are employees of MWFPA member companies. They must also be a high school senior or post-secondary student accepted into, or attending, […]
Wisconsin food manufacturers account for more than a quarter-million jobs in Wisconsin, but the industry can sometimes remain under the radar. “The food industry is a silent industry. People just don’t think that much about it when they think of manufacturing, but food processors are manufacturers,” said Nick George, president of the Midwest Food Products Association. […]
The economy continued to expand in nine Midwestern and Plains states last month but was hampered by shortages of skilled workers, according to monthly survey results released Monday. Minnesota is one of the states included in the survey. The Mid-America Business Conditions Index dropped to 54.1 in November from 54.9 in October, the report said. Read more […]
Another MWFPA convention has come and gone – filled with networking, fun, and memory making moments. It’s all a great prelude to MWFPA’s 115th Annual Convention to be held December 3-5, 2019 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. It will be an event you won’t want to miss. Thanks to all our exhibitors […]
It’s almost here! Are you ready? The MWFPA Annual Convention and Processing Crops Conference represents one of the largest food trade events in the Midwest and will be taking place November 27-29 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI. It provides an incomparable environment for networking and sharing best practices with […]
Remember, the MWFPA Silent Auction to raise money for the MWFPA Scholarship Fund will be held on Wednesday evening, November 28th, during the Chairman’s Reception – 5 p.m.- 7p.m. Bring your checkbook or credit card. We’ve got some great items on which to bid. A&K Development American International Tooling American Structures, Inc. Ardagh Group BIWER […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has unveiled new guidelines on the implementation of the agency’s mandatory recall authority in response to cases where companies have refused to voluntarily recall products that violate food safety standards. Read more from Food Business News.
House Republicans have elected California Republican Kevin McCarthy as minority leader for the next Congress. McCarthy, who currently serves as House majority leader, defeated Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan by a vote of 159 to 43, according to NBC News’ Alex Moe — meaning McCarthy’s win was not unanimous. McCarthy will succeed Paul Ryan as […]
Republicans in the Minnesota House have selected Kurt Daudt as their new minority leader. Daudt served as House Speaker the past four years while Republicans were in charge. The recent election flipped control of the House to Democrats who will have a 75-59 advantage, pending a recount in District 5A. Senate Republicans unanimously re-elected Sen. […]