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The Midwest Food Products Association celebrated the inaugural graduating cohort of the Midwest Food Leadership Academy in May, marking an important milestone in the Association’s ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of leaders in food manufacturing. The Academy was created to provide emerging leaders with practical leadership skills, strategic insights, and industry knowledge while building a strong network of peers from across the Midwest food industry. Ov

Madison, Wis. — The Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA) unveiled its new logo and refreshed branding on Monday that modernizes the Association’s visual identity and better represents the diverse food manufacturers it serves across the region. Founded in 1905 to support Wisconsin vegetable processors, MWFPA has grown into a multi‑state organization representing food manufacturers throughout the Midwest, including companies that process and pack vegetables, fruits, bean

Food safety professionals from across the Midwest gathered in Plover, Wisconsin, on April 9 for the Midwest Food Products Association's 2026 Food Safety & Sanitation Summit. The annual event brought together industry leaders, regulatory officials, and food manufacturing professionals for a day focused on food safety, sanitation, regulatory updates, and best practices designed to help companies strengthen their operations and food safety culture. The Summit featured presenta

In March, the Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA) traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the American Fruit & Vegetable Coalition (AFV) Fly-In, joining food processors, growers, and industry leaders from across the country to advocate for policies that support the U.S. fruit and vegetable industry. MWFPA representatives met alongside companies including Seneca Foods, Lakeside Foods, Red Gold, and others to bring the priorities of Midwest food manufacturers dire

Each March, National Frozen Foods Month offers the Midwest Food Products Association a chance to celebrate one of the most valuable—and often underrated—cornerstones of the modern food system. From farm fields to freezers, frozen foods showcase the Midwest’s strength, ingenuity, and commitment to feeding families well. In 2026, we’re proud to spotlight how frozen foods deliver affordability, accessibility, and incredible variety, all while supporting Midwest jobs and communit

The Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA) welcomed food manufacturing professionals from across the region to the 2026 Workplace Safety Summit on February 19 at The Lodge at Mauston. The event brought together safety leaders, plant managers, HR professionals, and operations personnel for a day focused on reducing workplace risks, improving compliance, and sharing best practices. The program featured presentations on some of the industry's most important safety topics, i

National Canned Food Month, celebrated each February, is an ideal time to spotlight what canned foods—especially canned vegetables—do best: deliver unmatched affordability and dependable shelf life while supporting America’s agricultural heartland. From the Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA), this celebration honors a food solution that helps families stretch budgets, reduce waste, and enjoy wholesome produce all year long. Affordability matters more than ever, and can

Madison, Wis. - The Board of Directors of the Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA) has selected Nick Novak to serve as the organization's next President. He will succeed Jason Culotta, who has successfully led the organization for nearly six years. Novak most recently served as Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association. In this role, he led a team that oversaw med