According to Reuters, cabinet ministers from the United States, Mexico and Canada will sign a new trade agreement on Nov. 30. The deal will be signed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo told reporters at an event in Mexico City. Argentina is hosting the G20 international forum for governments and central […]
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Proposed changes to the H-2B and H-2A temporary worker visa programs aimed at modernizing and streamlining the recruitment process were announced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) November 8. The H-2A program allows employers to higher foreign workers on a temporary basis to fill positions for agricultural work they are unable to secure domestic […]
Sen. Scott Fitzgerald has been re-elected as the Wisconsin State Senate’s majority leader running unopposed for the position he’s held since 2011. Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) was elected to the role of assistant majority leader replacing Senator Leah Vukmir (R-Wauwatosa), who previously held the position and who on Tuesday lost her bid to […]
House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) was chosen Thursday by her fellow DFL caucus members to be the next speaker of the Minnesota House. Hortman, who has held several leadership roles during her time in the House, including assistant majority leader and minority whip, told gathered news media she was not challenged for the […]
The MWFPA annual convention is truly the place where the food products industry comes together to learn, network, and gain valuable insight to improve its prospects. This year’s convention schedule provides education sessions offering the latest information from experts in the field; an expansive exhibition hall with specialized vendors demonstrating the latest technologies, products and […]
Republicans solidified their hold on the U.S. Senate in yesterday’s elections, but Democrats ended the GOP’s eight-year hold on the House. Despite the enthusiasm that drove Democrats to take back the House, it wasn’t enough to overcome the party’s disadvantage in the Senate – with 10 Senate Democrats running for reelection in states that Donald […]
A survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC) shows some consumers have significant concerns about how raw materials are processed and food and beverage products are formulated. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Pesticide Residue Monitoring program clearly demonstrates some of those fears are unfounded. Read more from FoodBusinessNews here
October is Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin, as well as across the nation, and MWFPA is proud to be a part of it. Manufacturing Month promotes manufacturing as a viable career. During October, manufacturers are encouraged to host visits, tours and other events for students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors, and other members of their communities. Manufacturing, […]
A Washington, D.C. think tank is asking the FDA to forbid food marketers from using the phrase “Non-GMO” on labeling. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, which bills itself as an advocate for “policy solutions that accelerate innovation and boost productivity,” is taking aim at the Non-GMO Project, whose logo is available to food marketers […]
A new survey by GMO Answers shows many Americans remain confused over genetically modified organisms, and that this lack of knowledge may be driving overall uncertainty and discomfort. However, the organization says concern and confusion do not equate to rejection, as the survey finds that nearly the same number of Americans want to learn more […]