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Our 2023 Annual Report is Almost Here!

Our first-ever digital annual report is set to arrive this Friday, February 2!

Check out a year in review, as well as member interviews and stories, industry stats, event photos, and great content from our Premium and Select members.

Watch your email for a link to the report. We can't wait to share it with you!

Welcome, New Members!

We’re the food and beverage makers and manufacturers and all of those who support and supply the industry. Local to global. Big to small. Nutrient-dense to decadence. From farm to factory to fork with operations in Wisconsin. Meet the newest members of our crew.

Say hello to Lotza, an all-natural, refreshingly delicious drink mixer designed to boost your mood and support next-day recovery. We set out to make the smartest drink mixer on the planet - made with real fruit for a taste you’ll love and targeted benefits from plant-based ingredients that‘ll love you back.

Findorff is focused on building environments that make a difference in people's lives. We’re proud to provide customized, comprehensive construction management, general contracting, and program manager services for projects throughout the U.S.

Gott Pet Products has been owned and operated by the Gottsacker family since 1992. Headquartered in St. Francis, Wisconsin, USA, the company, which has two major brands — Charlee Bear natural dog treats and Hound & Gatos natural pet food — has grown significantly in the last 30 years, all while maintaining its family feel.

MilwaukeeWarehouse is your premier supply chain and warehouse services provider, managing your raw materials in a just-in-time operation, storing your finished goods inventory until your customers need it, managing order fulfillment and the distribution of your product across the globe.

Jefferson County is home to name brands found on grocery store shelves everywhere, as well as ingredient, equipment and packaging manufacturers. With world-class talent, a strategic location and business-friendly infrastructure, it’s the ideal home for food and beverage manufacturers and their suppliers.  

Danfoss manufactures variable frequency drives (VFDs) for the food and beverage industry. Our VFDs optimize electric motor operations, ensuring efficiency, precision, and savings in critical processes while prioritizing sustainability. Our solutions integrate seamlessly into existing control systems, enhancing production agility.

Upskill Your Talent at a Discount with

MATC's WAT Grant

FaB Wisconsin has the opportunity to collaborate with Milwaukee Area Technical College to apply for a Wisconsin Technical College System Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) Grant. The WAT Grant supports employers in their efforts to retain and advance skills of their workforce.

This competitive grant opportunity enables small, medium, and large businesses to grow by implementing training projects addressing needs for multiple categories of employees and topics, and would be available on campus, virtually, hybrid, and on-site (if within MATC's district). If awarded, the grant would cover 65% of the cost of training. 

We're conducting a quick survey to assess interest and to identify what types of training best benefit your employees. Thank you in advance for your participation!

Details

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Virtual event via Zoom

This free event is open only to FaB members

About this Session

As a food and beverage industry professional, you already have a barrage of things to deal with – wading through regulatory and food safety legal information shouldn’t be one of them. Cut through the noise and hear about the food safety and regulatory changes you should know, straight from the experts from Michael Best.

Looking Ahead in 2024

What changes and trends you should be on the lookout for this year? Learn what’s on the horizon and how your company could be affected.

Assembly Bill 304

You’ve likely heard the buzz around Assembly Bill 304, which, among numerous other changes, implements new requirements in liquor licensing and redefines what constitutes a “malt beverage.” Learn what this new law means for the sale, distribution, and production of alcohol in the state of Wisconsin and how it could affect your business.

Webinar: Keep Warm with 3 Hot Topics in Packaging

February 7, 2024 | 11:00 AM CST

On February 7, Catapult is co-hosting a webinar with Claire Sand at Packaging Technology & Research on "Keep Warm with 3 Hot Topics in Packaging". Following the presentation, there will be ample time for Q&A with the presenter about the audience’s specific concerns.



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Webinar: The Business Case for Sustainability

March 5, 2024 | 2:00 PM CST

On March 5, Catapult is co-hosting a webinar with Udi Lazimy at Lazimy Regenerative Impact Partners and Scott Corsi on “The Business Case for Sustainability”. Following the presentation, there will be ample time for Q&A with the presenters about the audience’s specific concerns.

Presented by

Regulatory Update: December 1 – December 31, 2023

This update provided by Michael Best includes FDA updates, FDA warning letters, USDA updates, and other articles of interest, including draft guidance on menu labeling, PFAS found in food processing wastewater, a sustainability lawsuit for seafood, and more.

Haribo of America expands warehouse space with new Kenosha County lease

Haribo recently signed a lease with Chicago industrial developer HSA Commercial Real Estate to take over a 447,216-square-foot building for distribution, the two organizations announced this month.

Milwaukee Pretzel Co. plans to boost production with facility expansion

Milwaukee Pretzel Co. continues its growth from its beginnings in a commercial kitchen to a planned expansion in 2024 that will more than double the size of its production facility in Milwaukee’s Granville Woods neighborhood.

Dohmen Company Foundation donates $1 million to FoodCorps

The Dohmen Company Foundation, a leading organization dedicated to eliminating diet-related diseases, is donating $1 million to FoodCorps, a national nonprofit that partners with schools and communities to nourish children’s health, education, and sense of belonging.

Regal Ware CEO adds chairman title, company names new president

Ryan Reigle, the chief executive officer of Kewaskum-based cookware manufacturer Regal Ware, has been named chairman of the board, the company announced today. He will also remain as CEO. Dave Lenz has been named president of Regal Ware, a title previously held by Reigle.

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