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Emily,
2023 was a year of growth and strength in our network. Some of the numbers we shared at last month's Council meeting really tell the story:
FaB is stronger than ever, and we have you — our members — to thank. Whatever your reason for joining us, we're grateful for your commitment to growing our state's food and beverage industry.
2024 will be filled with best practice sharing, company growth and expansion, and camaraderie among industry peers...and it's going to be FaBulous.
We're always here to support you and your business, and we can't thank you enough for your membership.
Wishing you and your families, along with your employees and their families, a FaBulous holiday season!
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It's Here! 2023 Holiday Gift Guide | |
This holiday season, spread some Wisconsin-made cheer!
Our 2023 Gift Guide is packed full of member-made products, ingredients, and merchandise perfect for festive giving and celebrating.
Take advantage of limited-time deals (and assure delivery by the holidays) by ordering now!
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Our Newest Benefit: 2023 Annual Report
Coming January 2024
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In January, you can anticipate our first-ever digital annual report: a year in review, as well as member interviews and stories, industry stats, event photos, and great content from our Premium and Select members.
If you’re interested in becoming a Premium or Select member and getting ad space in this publication, email us at eallen@fabwisconsin.com.
For existing Premium and Select members: a reminder that your ad is due this Friday, December 15.
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Jeff was an ardent champion of our industry, a dedicated FaB Leadership Council member, and cherished member of our community, contributing his expertise, dedication, and warmth to his fellow Council members and the FaB membership. His impact on our those around him was profound. As we mourn his loss, let us also celebrate the legacy Jeff leaves behind — one of hard work and a genuine love for our industry.
During this difficult time, our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Jeff's family, friends, and the Regal Ware team.
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Event Recap: FaB Leadership Council Meeting at Food For Health
November 30, 2023
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We had a packed house for this meeting, with 23 FaB Leadership Council members in attendance. Food For Health shared valuable information about their programming (which includes biometrics, medically-tailored meals, and ongoing support in an effort to eradicate diet-related disease) and provided tours of their office and production facilities.
A huge thank you to Food For Health for hosting!
Interested in joining the Council? Email Gina at gbalke@fabwisconsin.com.
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MATC's WAT Grant to Support
Upskilling Your Talent
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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!
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Thanks for a great 2023! We're working on our calendar for 2024 - stay tuned!
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Webinar: Learn How to Overcome Being Part of the 96% of Failed Food & Beverage Companies
January 9, 2024 | 11:00 AM CST
| On January 9 at 12 PM EST, Catapult is co-hosting a webinar with Scott Siegel & Monte Ammons at Momentum CPG to "Learn How to Overcome Being Part of the 96% of Failed Food & Beverage Companies". 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: Keep Warm with 3 Hot Topics in Packaging
February 7, 2024 | 11:00 AM CST
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On February 7 at 12 PM EST, 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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Clock Shadow Creamery to close store; Hill Valley Dairy to take over location | After 11 years, Clock Shadow Creamery is closing its storefront on 138 W. Bruce St. in Walker's Point. Bob Wills opened Clock Shadow Creamery in 2012 as Milwaukee's only cheese factory. Wills also owns Cedar Grove Cheese in Plain, which he purchased in 1989. | |
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Novozymes and Chr. Hansen announce name of future combined company; Novonesis | Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have announced that the name of the future combined company will be ‘Novonesis’. Novonesis means ‘A new beginning’ and derives from the Greek word ‘genesis’. The name reflects a new era of biosolutions where innovation in biological sciences and technology will offer solutions to solve some of the biggest challenges facing humanity. | |
Sausage company owners join Milwaukee Brewers ownership group | Just before the bottom of the sixth inning, Milwaukee Brewers fans cheer on their favorite Johnsonville racing sausage: the Brat, Hot Dog, Polish, German or Chorizo. The Sheboygan Falls-based sausage producer expanded its links to the team with owners Ralph and Shelly Stayer purchasing a minority stake in the ball club. | |
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Leinenkugel’s to release a new beer, bring back a much-requested favorite in 2024 | For the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. president Tony Bugher, building the over 150-year-old brewery’s portfolio requires a mixture of the familiar and comfortable beers and new innovation. Leinenkugel’s plans to capitalize on that balance in 2024 with both the addition of a new beer and the return of a fan favorite. | |
After going viral, Octane Coffee flooded with more than 1,500 business inquiries | It was a case of being in the right place at the right time for Waukesha-based Octane Coffee, a startup that uses proprietary technology to power a fully automated, drive-thru café. | |
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Stella & Chewy’s secures $75 million in additional credit to support its growth | |
Oak Creek-based pet food maker Stella & Chewy’s received approval this week for a new $75 million revolving credit facility, which will support the company’s continuous growth.
The financing will be used to support working capital needs and other corporate purposes, according to a Tuesday press release from the company.
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