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| MWFPA Critical of FDA Children's Nutrition Guidelines | |
In comments addressed to the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, MWFPA criticized a federal interagency working group's proposed guidelines restricting how companies can market healthy food products to children. The association's comments emphasized that the guidelines contradicted current US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nutrition standards and failed to demonstrate how they would decrease childhood obesity.
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| Dayton, GOP Reach MN Budget Agreement | |
MN Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislators have reached a deal to address the state's $5 billion deficit and end the longest state government shutdown in recent history.
The two sides agreed on a proposal that would raise $1.4 billion in new revenue, half by delaying state aid checks to school districts and the other half by selling bonds on future tobacco settlement payments. As part of the compromise agreement, Dayton dropped his proposal for an income tax increase on top earners, but he insisted on Republicans dropping a list of policy changes plus a plan to cut the state workforce by 15 percent.
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| WI Legislature Reconvenes Over Redistricting | |
The WI Legislature will reconvene in Extraordinary Session on July 19 to consider redistricting bills. If Republicans move quickly to push through votes on their redistricting bills in the coming weeks they could avoid any potential shifts in power that might result from the upcoming recall elections. Any political advantages gained from the new boundaries would be maintained by the GOP for the next 10 years.
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WI Recall Primaries Set Stage for Aug. 9 Election | |
The first round of recall primaries took place this week with six Democrats facing off against mostly "protest candidates" in Democratic primaries. None of the Republicans up for recall were challenged. The six Democrats - Nancy Nusbaum, state Rep. Sandy Pasch, Shelly Moore, state Rep. Fred Clark, Jessica King and State Rep. Jennifer Shilling - will now seek to unseat the six incumbent Republicans in recall elections slated for August 9.
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Quinn Signs Environmental Permit Reform | |
IL Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation this week simplifying and speeding up the review process for environmental permits. Under the new law, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) will begin to use online permitting, processing and tracking to make the permitting process easier to navigate for businesses.
MWFPA has supported efforts by midwestern states to streamline their permitting processes believing such actions promote economic development.
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MWFPA Convention Set, Booth Lottery Underway | |
The 2011 Midwest Food Processors Annual Convention and Processing Crops Conference is set for Tuesday, November 29th through Thursday December 1st at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI. This year's theme will be "Healthy Food Through Association."
This is our premier event, bringing toge ther key stakeholders in the food processing industry, including industry-related services and equipment professionals. It is a comprehensive two-day program which includes a membership meeting, exhibitors, and luncheon programs featuring high level keynote speakers in addition to presentation of the 2010 Safety Awards.
The exhibitor prospectus is now available and the first-round booth lottery is underway! There's no better time to put your company name and products in front of hundreds of Midwest food industry leaders, owners and operators in one setting. Reserve your space on the convention floor now!
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Join us in welcoming our newest members to the Association! Please visit their websites by clicking on the company name to learn more about them.
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Volunteers, Donations Sought For Feed My Starving Children | |
The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association is looking for donations and volunteers to assist the international mission called, "Feed My Starving Children." Volunteers are needed to hand-pack potato meals formulated specially for starving children around the world. The hand-packing will take place July 22-24 at the Stevens Point Municipal airport. To volunteer at the event contact Ali Carter at: (715) 581-5771, a.k317@yahoo.com or 808 Alex Street, Weston, WI 54476. Donations can be sent to Carter or WPVGA at: P.O. Box 327, Antigo, WI 54409. Checks can be made payable to "Feed My Starving Children."
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Processing Facility to Be Auctioned | | |
The Stoneman's Mill commercial bakery in Platteville, WI (pictured below) will be auctioned on July 26. It was built in 2005 and is designed for food processing and baking. It closed in December, 2008.
The size of the manufacturing facility at  1540 Vision Drive is over 40,000 square feet . There is also about 2,000 square feet of Class A office space. For additional information go to:
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SMT Food & Beverage Seeks Process Engineer | |
SMT Food & Beverage Systems is currently seeking an experienced process engineer. The position provides full control over projects - developing bidding information, doing line layouts, specifying and sourcing components, and supervising installation crews.
SMT Food & Beverage Systems provides turn-key processing and packaging equipment solutions. Its customers range from giants like Anheuser-Busch, Campbell's, Gatorade, MillerCoors and Nestle, to family run operations and craft breweries. They are located in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point Triad of North Carolina.
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| MWFPA Calendar of Events | |
November 29-Dec. 1, 2011: MWFPA 107th Annual Convention and 84th Annual Processing Crops Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI, Kalahari Resort and Convention Center. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to gain exclusive insights from some of the industry's most innovative and knowledgeable representatives and to make meaningful contacts with clients, prospects and referral sources. The convention prospectus is now available and the booth lottery is underway! |
| MWFPA Educational Opportunities | | July 19-20, 2011: Industrial Refrigeration & Energy Efficiency. Tomah Hospitality Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn), Tomah, WI. Improve the performance and operational costs of your refrigeration systems. Participants will gain knowledge to effectively understand refrigeration systems and apply those principles to the design, construction and operational efficiency of their refrigeration systems. To register, go to www.mastersacademy.biz. Course attendees can earn 1.6 CEU's for attending.
September 12-14, 2011: GMA-FMI Sustainability Summit
Scottsdale, Ariz. Join other socially and environmentally conscious executives at the FMI-GMA Sustainability Summit - your opportunity to gain the resources needed to accelerate sustainability programs within your company. Programs and activities for the summit are designed specifically for the food and consumer products industry by your industry peers. For more information, click here.
September 13-15, 2011: Process Hazard Analysis (Emphasizing Ammonia Refrigeration Systems)
The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. Learn how you can achieve a high-quality process hazard analysis for your ammonia refrigeration systems. To enroll or find additional information about this course, click here.
October 10-12, 2011: GMA-FMI Strategies for Growth Conference The Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute are teaming up to host Strategies for Growth 2011, to be held in Dallas, TX. This conference brings a fresh, forward-looking approach on how today's retailers and manufacturers must innovate to drive tomorrow's business. Top of Page |
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