Upcoming Events & Happenings

December 2023

It’s back! This holiday season, receive a copy of our coveted digital Holiday Gift Guide, packed full of member-made products, ingredients, and merchandise perfect for festive giving and celebrating.

If you’re a current member and have a CPG or merchandise item you’d like to have included, email us at eallen@fabwisconsin.com.

January 2024

In early January, you can anticipate 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.

If you’re interested in becoming a Premium or Select member and getting ad space in this publication, email us at eallen@fabwisconsin.com.


2024 Food & Beverage Fellows Cohort Application Period

Application Deadline: November 28, 2023

The FFI Fellows Program brings coaching and peer learning to food-focused businesses that are ready to grow and scale their business. Throughout the program, members will work on all key areas of their business, including sales, operations, finance, and marketing/branding. It is a free 6-month program that involves regular virtual meetings with your cohort and 1-on-1 meetings with your coach. Benefits include up to $10,000 worth of assistance!   


Webinar: Culinary Expertise and Its Role in Successful Product Development

December 13, 2023 | 10:00 AM CST

On December 13 at 11 AM EST, Catapult is co-hosting a webinar with Charlie Baggs at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations on “Culinary Expertise and Its Role in Successful Product Development”. Following the presentation, there will be ample time for Q&A with the presenter about the audience’s specific concerns.


Webinar: Scaling with SQF – Building a Foundation of Food Safety for Growth

November 29, 2023 | 11:00 AM CST

On November 29 at 12 PM EST, Catapult is co-hosting a webinar with Jon Lackie at SQFI on “Scaling with SQF: Building a Foundation of Food Safety for Growth”. Following the presentation, there will be ample time for Q&A with the presenter about the audience’s specific concerns.


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.


Webinar: Keep Warm with 3 Hot Topics in Packaging

February 7, 2024 | 11:00 AM CST

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.