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Welcome to the FaBseed, a communication produced by FaB Wisconsin.

Laid out in bite-size pieces, each a perfect ingredient to incorporate into a classroom setting for high school, college, and university students. Designed to inspire career pathways and generations of talent to an industry that feeds and quenches the world from farm to factory to fork. 

And make sure to save the date: on October 12, 2022, we'll be holding our annual Farm to Factory to Fork Career Discovery. We're back and in person for this FaBulous student experience!

There's no stopping after your first bite. Enjoy!

Chief Operating Officer

FaB Wisconsin

Learn more about 

plant-based solutions

About one third of Americans

are adding more plant-based foods into their diet.

83% of them

are doing it to “improve health and nutrition.”

Wisconsin is #3 in the nation

for employing Food Science Technicians.

– Bureau of Labor Statistics

June 7 is World Safety Day

and is marked by the World Health Organization (WHO) annually to prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks and improve human health.

Globally, 1 in 10 people

are affected by foodborne diseases annually.

Mt. Mary Food Science Graduate &

Researcher at Third Wave Bioactives

The food we eat should make us healthier and the world a better place - that's not just Rachel's viewpoint, it's her personal quest as a food scientist. Her classes at Mount Mary University in food engineering, statistics, microbiology, and chemistry prepared her for her current role at Third Wave Bioactives.

She was hired as an intern at Third Wave Bioactives as a researcher. This internship lead to a full-time position before graduation. Her role and the company align perfectly with Rachel’s goal of being a better consumer. Third Wave Bioactives produces natural food products that help to make the flavor of the foods better and increase the shelf life, all while utilizing cleaner, more natural ingredients.

What other universities have food-related programs?

Concordia University

MS Product Development

Lakeland University

BS Food Safety & Quality

To inspire the next generation of talent into the career-making possibilities of our food and beverage industry, FaB hosts its Farm to Factory to Fork High School Career Discoveries.

With nearly half of our existing working population due to retire, ensuring there is a pipeline of talent for the food and beverage industry is more important than ever. Additionally, talent is required if we are to double our food production by the year 2050 to feed a global population of 9.7 billion.

Since 2014, over 2,000 high school students have met with an impressive collection of exhibitors, including ingredients, consumer product and packaging makers, grocery retail, and professional service firms focused on the industry. Students hear from industry leaders and innovators, participate in interactive discovery activities for valuable hands-on learning, and share their ideas for feeding the world.

To learn more, email Gina at gbalke@fabwisconsin.com.

Questions? Email Gina at gbalke@fabwisconsin.com.

COMING THIS FALL...

FaBSAFE FOR STUDENTS!

FaBsafe is an industry-recognized annual basic food and beverage safety training certificate of completion created by FaB Wisconsin in collaboration with industry professionals and educators.

For high schools, colleges, and universities, the FaBsafe Certificate offers students an industry employer-recognized entre to the food and beverage industry.

The FaBseed is produced by FaB Wisconsin.