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 The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has submitted a petition the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD) to permit low-level uses of partially hydrogenated oils in food products for flakiness in dough, anti-caking, dough strengthening and other uses.
If the petition is approved, analysis shows 90% of the population will consume less than 1.33% of their calories per day from the combined consumption of natural and added trans fats, according to the GMA. Read
more.
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The MWFPA News Bulletin is underwritten in part by Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp.
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Businesses Brace For Game-Changing Labor Decision
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) upcoming ruling could provoke a test that sweeps most outsourcing arrangements into joint employment. Such a decision could hit companies from a host of industries, including manufacturers. Read more.
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The MWFPA News Bulletin is underwritten in part by the
Organic Processing Institute
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 With Congress largely powerless to stop the Obama Administration's new climate rule, opponents say the court system is their only hope at beating back the carbon limits. Continue reading.
Meanwhile,Wisconsin has joined other states in filing a petition to postpone deadlines under new EPA emission rules. Read
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Dayton Orders Pollution Control Agency Advisory Panel
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MN Gov. Mark Dayton has defied Republicans by creating a citizens' board to advise the state on pollution issues replacing a similar one that the Legislature abolished. Read
more.
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IL Budget Stalemate In Second Month
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IL is in its second month without a budget as the standoff between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats who control the General Assembly continues.
Lawmakers are now returning to the Capitol for a day
or two nearly every week to try and
find a sol
ution to fund state government.
The start of the state's fiscal year began on July 1, but part of the fiscal crisis was averted by court decisions and consent decrees affirming that state employees, many hospitals, transfers to local governments, and Medicaid programs must be funded regardless of whether a state budget is in place.
Additionally, Governor Rauner signed the budget for K-12 education ensuring that schools will open on time this fall while vetoing the rest of the Democrat-backed budget because it spends $4 billion more than it generates in revenue.
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 The 2015 hotel block is now open! Make Your 2015 MWFPA Convention & Processing Crops Conference room reservations now! Rooms go quickly,
so don't delay, book today!
MWFPA reserved blocks of rooms at Green Bay's Hyatt on Main, the Hampton Inn and the Tundra Lodge for the convention set to take place December 1-3, 2105 in Green Bay, WI. Go to the convention website for more information.
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Exhibitors Hurry! First Round Booth Lottery Ends Friday!
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 The MWFPA 2015 Convention booth lottery is coming to an end this
Friday, August 21st!
Act Now!
Increase your sales. Guarantee your booth space with prime spots remaining, but going fast!
Go the MWFPA Convention website and download a copy of the convention prospectus which contains a floor map and registration form. Registration forms can be submitted via email, fax or mail. Sorry, no online registration is available at this time.
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MWFPA Sporting Clays Challenge Oct. 6, Save The Date
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|  Mark your calendars for this year's Midwest Food Processors Association Sporting Clays Challenge. Join us for our scholarship fundraiser and networking event to be held October 6, 2015 at the Whispering Emerald Ridge Game Farm in Menomonie, WI. Look for registration and other materials coming soon to MWFPA's website and Facebook page. There will be plenty of sponsorship opportunities. Take a look at the MWFPA Facebook Photo Gallery for pictures of last year's event.
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MWFPA Partners In PACK EXPO Las Vegas
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| In 2015, the Midwest Food Processors Association will be a proud Partner of PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Nevada, September 28-30, 2015 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Participating in the Partner Program allows us to promote and support our members, while you find the solutions, connections and insights needed to stay competitive in the marketplace. Attending PACK EXPO Las Vegas opens doors to:
- INSIGHTS-from industry leaders, in convenient and free education sessions.
- INTERACTION-with 1,800+ suppliers andd forward-thinking peers. Plug into the energy that comes from walking the show floor with 30,000+ fellow professionals.
- INSPIRATION-from seeing machinery in action and getting away from "business as usual." The outside perspective you get at PACK EXPO is essential to solving problems, identifying best practices and staying ahead.
- INNOVATION-the kind that leads to winning breakthroughs. You'll see the most advanced technologies for enhancing production from the beginning to end.
And because it wouldn't be Las Vegas without it... ENTERTAINMENT-The PACK gives BACK™ event will feature an unforgettable performance from the legendary rock band, Chicago! Register Now!
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Registration Now Open For Food Safety Preventative Controls Forum October 19-22, 2015
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| MWFPA Partners On Food Expo |
MWFPA is a proud partner of Process Expo 2015. This event features expertise at every link in the supply chain in the form of exhibits and the education from the nation's leading academics. See what PROCESS EXPO has to offer for your business.
Register Now!
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| MWFPA Partners On Oilseed & Grain Trade Summit |
MWFPA is a proud partner in the 10th Annual Oilseed & Grain Trade Summit being held in Minneapolis September 30 - October 2, 2014.
The Oilseed and Grain Trade Summit provides unique and valuable perspectives, such as the relationship between geopolitics, global trade and agriculture!
For more information, to the summit website. REGISTER by June 30, 2015 to receive an early bird rate of $800!
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October 6, 2015:
Sporting Clays Challenge. Whispering Emerald Ridge Game Farm, N3954 640th St., Menomonie, WI.
October 19-22, 2015:
AFFI/MWFPA Food Safety Preventative Controls Forum, Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI.
Register.
October 28-29, 2015:
MWFPA HACCP Seminar, LaCrosse, WI.
December 1-3, 2015 -
MWFPA 111th Annual Convention and 88th Processing Crops Conference. KI Convention Center, Green Bay, WI.
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Other Educational Opportunities
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September 14-15, 2015:
High Performance Leadership & Management Skills for Dairy and Food Professionals. Fluno Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison. Four, two-day training sessions for food and dairy manufacturers, suppliers and producers. The programs are a collaborative effort between MWFPA and the WI Cheese Makers Association. Complete information on the program can be found
here.
September 14-18, 2015:
Design of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems for Peak Performance and Efficiency. Pyle Center,702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. Gain an understanding of
refrigeration design principles and practices. Attendees will learn techniques to size and properly lay out system components and design safer, more efficient systems. For more information and registration materials, click here.
September 21, 24, & 25: Organic Processing in Minnesota. River's Edge Convention Ctr., St. Cloud, MN, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Twin Cities, Mayo Civic Ctr., Rochester, MN. A half-day workshop that will cover the regulatory and logistical basics of organic processing. The sessions are designed to help businesses decide whether organic is an opportunity that makes strategic sense for them. For more information click here.
September 23-25, 2015:
Process Hazard Analysis (Emphasizing
Ammonia Refrigeration Systems).
Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI.Gain an overview of PHA methodologies identified by OSHA in the PSM standard and focus on the most commonly applied PHA methodology forammonia refrigeration systems. For more information and registration materials, click
here.
November 4, 2015: Export Education Seminar- "Meeting Buyers' Expectations." Northcentral Technical College, 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI. Join Food Export-Midwest and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for a day of education topics on how to meet international buyers' expectations. Don't miss this opportunity to increase your knowledge of becoming a successful exporter. Contact Lisa Stout at: [email protected]
, or phone: 608-224-5126
November 15, 2015:
Private Label Buyers Mission at the PLMA Show. Rosemont, IL. Held in conjunction with the Private Label Manufacturers Association Show, this mission provides an opportunity to maximize your opportunities at a show where retailers and wholesalers go to source their private label products. You'll meet with pre-qualified buyers from around the world in pre-arranged, one-on-one meetings right here in the U.S., generate new sales leads, and build relationships with key industry players. For more information, click here.
December 6-9, 2015:
SIAL Middle East in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
December 11-13, 2015:
Focused Trade Mission to Kuwait.
This region imports nearly 90% of their food needs, ensuring demand for nearly every sector of the food and beverage industry. In order to maximize effectiveness at this event, consider taking advantage of Food Export's Food Show PLUS!TM Services and Focused Trade Mission. This is a market not to be ignored, and remains a booming business and tourist destination.
Click here to learn more or to register for Food Show PLUS! Services at the SIAL Middle East. Registration fee is $350 and ends August 31, 2015.
Click here to learn more or to register for the Focused Trade Mission to Kuwait City, Kuwait. Registration fee is $600 and ends September 18, 2015.
Contact name: Lisa Stout
Phone: 608-224-5126
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