Category Archives: Industry News

PLYMOUTH, Wis. (June 30, 2026) — “Remember when Kmart told everyone they could ‘ship my pants’? Well, we almost did while trying to keep this a secret”, says Adam Kroener, “because we bought the Kmart building.” After sitting vacant for more than a decade, one of Plymouth’s most recognizable commercial properties is getting a newContinue reading “Get Ready to Ship Your Pants – Carbliss Announces New Headquarters in Vacant Hometown Kmart”

Lakeland University and Milwaukee Area Technical College have partnered to make it easier for MATC graduates to become food industry professionals. Students can begin their academic journey at MATC by completing up to 60 credits toward an Associate of Science in Food Science. After earning their associate degree, they can seamlessly transfer all of theirContinue reading “MATC and Lakeland University Partner to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Food Industry Workforce”

In food and beverage manufacturing, strong partnerships often make the difference between meeting demand and missing an opportunity. Celebrating 60 years of Success Through Service, Opportunities, Inc. has played that role by combining A Heart for People | Mind for Business model that fosters operational reliability with a mission deeply rooted in community impact. Founded as a community rehabilitation program inContinue reading “Opportunities, Inc.: A Mission-Driven Partner in Food and Beverage Manufacturing”

Lineage, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, has announced additional cold storage availability across its Wisconsin facilities, offering expanded options for businesses in need of refrigerated and frozen warehousing. Milwaukee FacilityLocated at 11225 W County Line Rd, this 280,000 sq. ft. site features 48 dock doors and 31,200 pallet positions (including 3,000 cooler positions atContinue reading “Lineage Expands Cold Storage Capacity in Wisconsin”

Jefferson, WI – December 16, 2025 – V&V Supremo® Foods, the nation’s oldest family-owned producer of authentic Mexican cheese, chorizo and cremas, has purchased 39 acres in the Jefferson County Food & Beverage Innovation Campus. This latest investment marks the full build-out of the site and strengthens Jefferson County’s position as a premier hub forContinue reading “V&V Supremo Foods Purchases 39 Acres in the Jefferson County Food & Beverage Innovation Campus”

Engagement isn’t a buzzword – it’s a strategic lever for retention and profitability. In food and beverage manufacturing, where compliance and cleanliness are nonnegotiable, success depends not just on systems and procedures but on the people behind them. Harrigan Sanitation Solutions builds its model around that reality, combining a Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) approach with practicesContinue reading “Harrigan Sanitation Solutions: Building Engagement Through Continuous Improvement”

IRON RIDGE, Wis. – September 25, 2025 – PS Seasoning, together with its sister company Pro Smoker, today announced plans for a new global headquarters in West Bend bringing at least 150 jobs to the area. The City of West Bend’s Common Council voted on June 16 to accept the company’s offer to purchase land.Continue reading “PS Seasoning Announces Plans to Develop New Global Headquarters in West Bend”

MILWAUKEE (September 24th, 2025) – The importance of the cheese curd to the people of Wisconsin cannot be understated. They can be found in just about every commercial kitchen across the state. Since 2013, Lakefront Brewery has been producing some of the most award-winning fried cheese curds in the Midwest, churning out over 60,000 ordersContinue reading “Cheese Curd Slingin’ Experts, Lakefront Brewery, Prepare To Celebrate Another National Cheese Curd Day”

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced the appointment of Patti Habeck to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective July 16, 2025. Ms. Habeck joins the DATCP Board with decades of experience in organizational leadership and regulatory compliance. As President and CEO of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Ms. HabeckContinue reading “Gov. Evers Appoints New Member to DATCP Board”

For Bria Thomas, a love of food began early: curled up on the couch with her parents, watching the Food Network. “I loved creating new recipes and cooking for large groups,” she says. But it wasn’t until she discovered the science behind food that everything clicked. “Once I learned that I had the possibility ofContinue reading “Feeding the Future: Bria Thomas on Purpose, Progress, and the Power of Food”