FaB Wisconsin

Our newest member, Food Tech, Inc. (EMCOR Group, Inc.) specializes in the planning/ engineering/construction of food process plants and cold storage facilities. From stringent sanitary requirements through material-handling and refrigeration, they provide innovative, energy-efficient, environmentally-sustainable solutions. Welcome to FaB!

Legacy Bakehouse is coming to the City of Cudahy Wisconsin! The maker of bread crumbs, breadsticks and rye chips has purchased the building formerly occupied by Angelic Bakehouse.

Former Angelic Bakehouse facility bought by Waukesha-based Legacy Bakehouse The former Angelic Bakehouse facility in Cudahy has been purchased by a Waukesha-based wholesale bakery owned by a private equity firm. Legacy Bakehouse,

Did you make it out to our Summer Social at Lakefront Brewery on Tuesday? 🍺 We're grateful to Lakefront Brewery for their hospitality, JH Findorff for sponsoring the appetizers and sharing their work on the beer garden, and to One Source Staffing, Inc. for their sponsorship of the upcoming Talent & Wage Survey!

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Biospringer by Lesaffre offers its customers a range of yeast extracts and fermentation-based products designed to improve the taste and organoleptic properties of food. We're excited to call them our newest member...welcome!

We love to see members working together! Member Central Storage & Warehouse (who is a longtime storage provider for member Palermo's Pizza) is expanding, and member Consolidated Construction Co. is leading the project.

Central Storage & Warehouse breaks ground for Caledonia expansion Madison-based cold storage operator Central Storage & Warehouse recently broke ground on the fourth expansion project at its Caledonia facility,

ICYMI: Member Lakefront Brewery has purchased Kenosha's Public Craft Brewing Co.

How Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery ended up purchasing Public Craft Brewing Co. in Kenosha. - Milwaukee Business Journal Lakefront Brewery's Russ Klisch wasn't planning to purchase another Wisconsin brewery.

Craft Beer Week is here! We're celebrating members like Third Space Brewing, Lakefront Brewery, Molson Coors, Briess Malt & Ingredients Co., and Craft Beverage Warehouse. Wisconsin wouldn't be the same without you...thanks for "ale" you do! 🍻

“Our priority is to keep market competitive jobs local and that means growth at our company headquarters on Canal Street in Milwaukee, continuing to increase capacity at our recently added Jefferson, Wisconsin facility, and now the development in West Milwaukee,” said Giacomo Fallucca, CEO and chairman of Palermo's Pizza 🍕 📈

Palermo’s to build new production facility at former Froedtert Malt site in West Milwaukee Palermo’s is growing once again with plans to build a new production facility at the former Froedtert Malt site in West Milwaukee.

This month's regulatory update, courtesy of Michael Best & Friedrich, includes the FDA's intentions regarding claims about yogurt lowering your diabetes risk, new rules for voluntary “Product of USA” labeling claims, and more.

Regulatory Update: March 1 – March 31, 2024 - This update includes FDA updates, FDA warning letters, USDA updates, and other articles of interest, including claims about yogurt lowering diabetes risk, new rules for voluntary “Product of USA” labeling claims, and more. FDA Updates FDA Issues Final Guidance for New Dietary Ingredient Notifica...

Member Fortune Favors Nuts won the U.S. Small Business Administration's Wisconsin Small Business Persons of the Year award for its quick pandemic pivots from in-person retail to online sales and rapid growth.

Madison-area pecan company Fortune Favors wins state award Fortune Favors opened in 2018.

We had a blast at last week's event on tax, trends, and the economic outlook for food and beverage businesses! Thanks to our members that came out to learn & network, to RSM US LLP for presenting, to Third Space Brewing for hosting, and to Saz's Hospitality Group for feeding us! Check out the photos ⬇️

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This just in from Michael Best: an update on the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza and how it's affecting the dairy industry.

Update on Bird Flu Outbreak in Dairy Industry The outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (“HPAI” or “H5N1”) in dairy herds now confirmed in Michigan, Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico, along with the reported confirmed first case of transmission to a person with exposure to dairy cattle in Texas, has dairy producers g...

Member Engauge Workforce Solutions graciously invited us to visit their facility the other week. Great things happening there, including weekly forklift training to ensure their clients have a pipeline of certified forklift talent. 400+ drivers have been trained and certified through this program, with 50% coming from underserved populations.

From Mazatlan, Mexico to Milwaukee! Our newest member, Plethora Trading, is a shrimp importer and distributor committed to high-quality practices to deliver only the best shrimp to you, Pacific Lush shrimp. As a family-owned business, they responsibly take care in every step of the process to ensure full traceability. Welcome!

Hey members! Join us on April 4 when the experts from premium member RSM US LLP will share the economic outlook for 2024: trends to watch for, need-to-know tax information, and what your food and beverage company can expect in the coming year. After the presentation, revel in networking with your industry peers and enjoy refreshing beer courtesy of member Third Space Brewing and mouth-watering appetizers from member Saz's Hospitality Group . Register now ⬇

Tax & Trends: The Economic Outlook for Food and Beverage Businesses - Details Thursday, April 4, 20243:00 PM - 5:15 PM Location Third Space Brewing1505 W. St. Paul Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53233 SEATS ARE LIMITED!This free event is open only to FaB members. Includes program, two drink tickets, and appetziers. Register Now It's an interesting time to be in business. Join us o...

Need plans tonight? Lakefront Brewery is taking over the 3rd Street Market Hall from 5-7 PM this evening!

🚨THIS Thursday!🚨 We are proud to present our first City Fountain Tap Takeover with our friends from Lakefront Brewery! This is a must-attend, cannot miss event featuring some of Lakefront's most coveted brews like the 2021 Black Friday Bourbon Barrel Stout, My Turn Tyler Grand Cru and more! Swag giveaways, raffles, and more all on hand! We'll see you this Thursday, February 22nd starting at 5pm! 😎🍻💥👌

Jefferson County, Wisconsin 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. They're also our newest member - welcome!

Our mission has always been to make this amazing state a networked place to grow a food and beverage business and industry career. We couldn't be more proud to represent the best in the Midwest. Happy , everyone!

It's true, and it needs to be documented. Luckily, we have an easy, affordable solution to stay in compliance with FSMA and up-to-date with GMPs. Learn more about the FaBsafe Certificate® here: fabwisconsin.com/fabsafe-certificate

Our newest member, 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. We're so excited to have them in our network - welcome!

Whether you're selling alcohol or just like to imbibe, Wisconsin's new alcohol law, AB 304, will likely change the way you interact with our 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 state beverage. Get the details on February 21 from Paul Benson, Joe Olson, and Mickey Foti of Michael Best. 🍺

What Wisconsin Food and Beverage Businesses Should Know Going Into 2024: Food Safety, Regulatory & The New Wisconsin Alcohol Law - Details Wednesday, February 21, 20241:00 PM - 2:00 PMVirtual event via ZoomThis free event is open only to FaB members Register Now 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 i...

🌟 It's here! 🌟
Check out our first-ever 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.

FaB Wisconsin's 2023 Annual Report Read FaB Wisconsin's 2023 Annual Report by fabwisconsin on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

A larger footprint is on the horizon for member HARIBO USA.

Haribo of America expands warehouse space with new Kenosha County lease - Milwaukee Business Journal That larger warehouse is in Bristol, near Haribo’s production plant on the west side of Interstate 94.

Our newest member, Lotza, 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. Welcome to FaB!

“Since we started, it was 'we want to bring this pretzel to people in Milwaukee,” Katie Wessel said. “Now, for us it is we want to bring this all over the country. We want everybody to experience this product.” 🥨

Matt and Katie Wessel bring a taste of Germany to Milwaukee - Milwaukee Business Journal Today, the couple, now married 14 years, continue to have fun together as they each bring their individual skills and strengths to their growing Milwaukee Pretzel Co. business.

✨ A new year is upon us! ✨

What hot topics, trends, or know-how in the food and beverage industry would you like to hear about in 2024?

Happy holidays, and cheers to you and your family! Eat, drink, and be merry.

Still looking for the perfect gift? Wisconsin-made food and beverage products are always a wise choice 🎁 Check out this year's Holiday Gift Guide, chock-full of things to eat, drink, wear, and enjoy from our member companies!

FaB Wisconsin's 2023 Holiday Gift Guide A collection of Wisconsin’s finest products & ingredients made by our members. Happy holidays!

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It's here! Our 2023 Gift Guide is packed full of member-made products, ingredients, and merchandise perfect for festive giving and celebrating.

FaB Wisconsin's 2023 Holiday Gift Guide A collection of Wisconsin’s finest products & ingredients made by our members. Happy holidays!