FaB Wisconsin | The State's Food and Beverage Business Network

Wisconsin’s Food and Beverage Business Network

We’re FaB Wisconsin, and we’re working to make our state the best place to grow your food and beverage industry business. From bakers to banks, we’re here to connect our members to resources, expertise, and a powerful network to fuel their growth.

Local and global. Big and small. Nutrient-dense and decadence. We’re here for the food and beverage makers, manufacturers, distributors, and all of those who support and supply the industry. Join us!

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What’s Happening at FaB

Less Water, Fewer Chemicals, More Production: Lessons from Coca-Cola on Turning Process Water Sustainability into ROI

October 14, 2026
Member Webinar

What if a sustainability initiative could do more than conserve water? What if it could also reduce chemical use, improve processes, give production time back, and deliver a compelling ROI? Join us for a webinar featuring member BIOIONIX, who will share a real-world Coca-Cola case study demonstrating how an innovative approach to process water treatment delivered significant water savings while creating operational and financial benefits.

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The 2026 Total Rewards Survey Results Are Here – Get Your Copy!

Free for members
Available for Purchase for Non-Members ($699)

Made possible by the participation of food and beverage companies from across Wisconsin, this year’s survey provides valuable insights into how manufacturers are attracting, retaining, and rewarding talent in today’s competitive labor market. The full report includes compensation data for 59 of the industry’s most in-demand positions, along with a closer look at benefits offerings, workplace policies, and emerging workforce trends. We hope these insights help you benchmark your organization’s total rewards strategy against peers across Wisconsin’s food and beverage industry and support informed decisions as you plan for the year ahead.

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Testimonial: Stephanie Sobczak

“Organizations like FaB Wisconsin bring this industry together in a way that’s truly hard to replicate. I think here in Wisconsin in particular, there’s a strong sense of pride in what we produce. Whether it’s dairy, beverages, prepared foods, or one of the manufacturing-adjacent companies, there is a general sense of willingness to support each other and share knowledge to keep that standard high, and I see that commonality shared often throughout this group.”

— Stephanie Sobczak, Business Development Director at Eurofins

Testimonial: Brian Durst

“FaB brings together a community of companies and individuals interested in helping to grow the food ecosystem here in Wisconsin. Practically, the authentic relationships developed through FaB allow my company to answer questions quickly and rapidly navigate new obstacles. We’re happy to then share our learnings with others to continue to advance the whole FaB community.”

— Brian Durst, Chairman & CEO of Tribe 9 Foods

Testimonial: Matt Wessel

“From the minute we joined FaB, we realized the power of being connected to other like-minded manufacturing businesses that were facing many of the same questions we were. We continue to highlight the networking piece as the biggest benefit we’ve realized in being FaB members, and one of the reasons we will continue to be members.”

— Matt Wessel, Owner & COO of Milwaukee Pretzel Co.

Testimonial: Stacy La Point

“We joined FaB to be part of Wisconsin’s Food and Beverage community and gain access to the organization’s resources and services. FaB is important to the food and beverage industry in Wisconsin with access to professionals to consult, staffing connections and regulatory compliance assistance as well as an array of events that build networks and open business opportunities.”

— Stacy La Point, Owner of Fresh Is Best

Testimonial: Giacomo Fallucca

“We have a saying at Palermo’s: we want to win with our people so we can win with our customers. One of the keys to the success of our people is learning from the great food and beverage companies here in Wisconsin. FaB is an excellent connector, allowing us to connect and meet with other manufacturers and industry companies to reach this goal. This is why we’ve been members from the very beginning and continue to be members. A FaB membership gives you this opportunity for a competitive advantage.”