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MVP Packaging

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MVP Packaging is a family-owned paper converting and packaging manufacturer based in Oklahoma City with over 3 decades of experience serving businesses across the South Central region and beyond. Founded in 1991, our company has grown alongside our customers, expanding operations in 1993 and 2005 before completing a full facility reconstruction in 2022, followed by a rebrand from Media Technology to MVP Packaging in 2025 to better reflect our role in supporting modern manufacturing demands. Today, MVP Packaging reflects our commitment to being Your Most Valuable Partner by combining long-standing relationships with forward thinking production capabilities. We source all our materials from American mills. From our centrally located Oklahoma facility, we are able to efficiently ship nationwide, supporting both full truckload distribution and smaller, more customized orders.

Our core focus is converting paperboard into high quality, functional packaging solutions that support both retail presentation and industrial performance. We manufacture a wide range of products including folding cartons, custom inserts, partitions, sleeves, and temporary displays, along with pallet and slip sheets, tier sheets, and custom cut sheets. These products are used across industries such as food and beverage, manufacturing, and distribution to improve product protection, streamline operations, and reduce overall packaging costs. We work with a variety of paperboard materials including SBS, CRB, URB, kraft, linerboard, gypsum, and offset, allowing us to match the right material to each application based on strength, appearance, and performance requirements.We also produce paper rolls and support additional packaging needs such as labels and flexible packaging, allowing customers to streamline sourcing across multiple product lines. With strong capabilities in die cutting and paper converting, we are able to respond quickly, adapt to customer requirements, and maintain tight quality control throughout production. Our products are designed to help customers protect their goods, improve shipping efficiency, and create a polished presentation at the point of sale. Whether working with growing brands or established manufacturers, MVP Packaging brings decades of experience, a relationship-driven approach, and a commitment to delivering practical, value-focused solutions that support long-term success.

Schraad & Associates, Inc

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The Schraad & Associates power team services markets throughout the Central, Mid-South, and South Central regions of the United States. This growth has been fueled by our ability to differentiate ourselves from competition through performance and results. Our customer teams provide seamless solutions and deliver optimum communication, customized strategic planning, and timely retail execution. Our brand building strategy is a promise not to simply manage your brand but to BUILD YOUR BRAND!

Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC)

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The purpose of the Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is to help develop successful value-added enterprises in Oklahoma to bring the products, the jobs, and the dollars back home. FAPC opened for business in early 1997, and the 96,000-square-foot stand-alone building houses animal harvesting, food manufacturing, grain milling, sensory profiling, food microbiology and analytical laboratory facilities, as well as conference facilities and applications laboratories for demonstration and prototype testing. FAPC has assisted more than 1,000 Oklahoma clients through 3,000 technical and business projects.

By offering large and small businesses, producers and entrepreneurs access to faculty and staff with expertise in business and technical disciplines, FAPC strives to discover, develop and deliver information that will stimulate and support the growth of value-added food and agricultural products and processing in Oklahoma.

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

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The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is leading the fight against hunger in 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma and envisions a state where everyone, regardless of circumstance, has access to nutritious food. Founded in 1980, the Regional Food Bank is the state’s largest hunger-relief 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes food through a network of community-based partner agencies and schools. The majority of people served by the Regional Food Bank are chronically hungry children, seniors living on fixed incomes and hardworking families struggling to make ends meet. The Regional Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s network of food banks. To join the fight to end hunger, visit RFBO.org.

Pace Analytical

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Pace provides trusted laboratory food-safety testing, specifically comprehensive microbiology and chemistry testing to detect harmful pathogens, verify product composition, and screen for critical contaminants.

Using advanced culture, molecular, and analytical technologies, Pace provides fast, actionable data to support regulatory compliance, accurate labeling, and consistent quality.

From routine testing to contamination response, Pace experts help protect consumers, products, and client reputation every step of the way.

Services include:

  • Detection of harmful bacteria, yeasts, molds, and high-risk pathogens such as Salmonella, listeria, and E. coli
  • Support of HACCP programs, hygiene practices, and process controls
  • Measurement of moisture, pH, and nutritional content for accurate product characterization
  • Screening for pesticide residues, heavy metals, and mycotoxins
  • Support for FDA, USDA, SQF, and BRC compliance, recall prevention, and brand protection
  • Shelf life studies, real-time and accelerated
  • Challenge studies
  • Pasteurization validation studies
  • Client swab program support
  • Environmental monitoring programs
  • OK Grape Industry Council

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    The mission of the Oklahoma Grape Industry Council (OGIC) is to promote the entire wine industry in the state; to encourage camaraderie among the hobbyists, viticulturists, and vintner alike; and to promote education to facilitate the resulting production of grapes, wine and all associated by products at the highest standard. OGIC assists in educating on how to improve grape quality through grant & viticulture education classes offered by Oklahoma State University and how to overcome wine credibility issues through grants, testing & competitions. We can facilitate grape sales by matching vineyards with compatible wineries.

    Oklahoma Grocers Association

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    The Oklahoma Grocers Association (OGA) is a state trade association that represents the food industry of independent grocers, convenience stores, suppliers, and wholesalers throughout Oklahoma. Since OGA’s founding in 1938, retailers have continued to come together for a stronger food industry in Oklahoma. Governed by the Board of Directors, the association provides legislative representation at the state and national level, educational opportunities, and other beneficial services to its members.

    OK Pork Council

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    The Oklahoma Pork Council is a producer organization representing the interests all of pork producers throughout Oklahoma. Through federally collected Checkoff monies we are able to promote pork and pork products, fund research, and educate consumers and producers about the pork industry. Also, we are able to provides consumers with current food safety information, nutritional value, and preparation tips for pork products. This includes recipes, cookbooks, educational materials for classrooms and promotional materials. OkPORK also provides producers with the latest research regarding management practices, nutrition needs of swine, odor management, nutrient material, and educational programs dealing with other producer concerns. Pork Farmers in Oklahoma recognize our obligation to build and maintain the trust of customers and the public in our products and our practices.

    Ok Wheat Commission

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    In 1965, the Oklahoma Wheat Resources Act established the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, and with it a framework for Oklahoma wheat producers to invest in the promotion of their product, Hard Red Winter wheat. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is entirely producer-controlled. Oklahoma wheat producers elect their fellow producers to serve as commissioners in district elections. Each district has an opportunity to elect a commissioner every 5 years. Once selected, commissioners are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma to serve a 5-year term. Five Oklahoma wheat producers make up the board of commissioners.

    The Oklahoma Wheat Commission promotes greater utilization of wheat in domestic and international markets through research, market development and public education.

    Oklahoma Beef Industry Council

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    The Oklahoma Beef Council (OBC) is a non-profit organization working for the farming and ranching families of Oklahoma. It was created in 1975 by representatives of the beef industry in Oklahoma. The mission of the Oklahoma Beef Council is to enhance beef demand by strengthening consumer trust and exceed consumer exceptions. The OBC seeks to accomplish this mission through a variety of programs funded by the Beef Checkoff in the areas of promotion, consumer information, research and education. In addition, the OBC invests in national and international programs focused on driving beef demand in the US and around the world. As a Qualified State Beef Council under the Beef Promotion and Research Order (7CFR,Part 1260), the OBC is responsible for collecting the nationally legislated $1 per head checkoff on all cattle, regardless of age or size, marketed in Oklahoma and for distributing those funds in accordance with provisions of the Order.

    The Oklahoma Beef Council is the marketing and education arm of the Oklahoma cattle community. For recipes, cooking tips, nutrition and beef production information, visit its site at OklaBeef.org.