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A Look at Food and Beverage Startups in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is home to national food and beverage brands such as Hillshire Farm, Sargento and Schoep’s Ice Cream. The state also features several aspiring startups that produce f&b products or service their industries. Here’s a look at a few that have been making the news recently.

A Look at Wisconsin’s Agriculture-Based Startups

Wisconsin is famous for its farms. In fact, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin is home to 64,793 farms. Meanwhile, the agricultural industry accounts for 11.8% of the state’s employment. So, it should not be a shock that Wisconsin is also home to several agriculture-based startups. Here is a look at a few of them: