MMA Food & Beverage Manufacturers Committee
Connect with Fellow Food & Beverage Manufacturers
Stay connected to Michigan’s food and beverage manufacturing community in 2026 through MMA’s quarterly committee meetings — designed to keep you informed, engaged and ahead of regulatory and policy changes.
What Attendees Gain
- Timely updates on state and federal policy impacting food and beverage manufacturers
- Practical insights from regulators, safety experts and industry peers
- Opportunities to connect with manufacturers during in-person tours and networking events
About MMA Policy Committees
Member-driven Policy Committees review the issues and developments that impact Michigan’s manufacturing sector. They help develop MMA’s policy direction and influence Michigan’s continued role as a global hub for manufacturing. Learn more.
Meetings will be held quarterly, with two virtual sessions (first and second quarter) and two in-person gatherings (third and fourth quarter) featuring expert insights, member-led discussions, legislative updates and valuable networking.
Join Us!
Q2 Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online • 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Sponsored by 
Agenda
Introduction
From meeting sponsor Conn Maciel Carey |
Welcome
Ben Zorn, Koeze Company Vice President of Operations and Chair of the MMA Food & Beverage Manufacturers Committee |
Material Structure and Barrier Performance in Food Packaging
Tanyaradzwa Muzata, PhD, Assistant Professor, MSU School of Packaging (see bio) |
Industry Insight Presentation
Kurt Brauer, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd (see bio) |
Legislative Update
Mike Witkowski, MMA Director of Environmental and Regulatory Policy |
Q&A and Open Discussion |
Adjourn |
Get More!
Mike Witkowski
Director of Environmental & Regulatory Policy
Call 517-487-8543
E-mail witkowski@mimfg.org