MWFPA makes annual grants to universities to support research affecting the industry on crops, processing methods and waste disposal. MWFPA hosts an annual 2-day convention in December where experts in the food industry conduct presentations/seminars, and representatives from allied industries share solutions, ideas and new innovations to improve members’ competitiveness.
The plants with the best safety records receive recognition at the MWFPA annual convention in December annually. Safety ProgramĪ 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. Through advisory committees, 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. 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. The exchange of ideas and information among our members i one of the valuable benefits of participation in this association. We are your eyes and ears in the Capitol and your go-to resource for a wide range of issues.Īs 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 Midwest Food Products Association is your advocate, monitoring and analyzing key legislation and regulations and effectively representing our interests.
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