Food for Thought: FAQs in Food Manufacturing

Apr
26
2024
Fri, Apr 26 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Topic: Business Basics

Are you interested in making food for retail sale? Make plans to join us for an enlightening workshop where we will delve into the frequently asked questions (FAQs) surrounding food manufacturing for retail. Topics to be covered include: * Understanding the Homemade Food Freedom Act: Explore the opportunities and regulations surrounding homemade food products. * FDA vs USDA: Demystifying the roles and regulations of the Food and Drug Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture. * Food Safety Priorities: Discover best practices and essential protocols for ensuring safety and quality of your food products. * How can FAPC and OKSBDC help my company? * Do I need to work from a commercial kitchen? Whether you're seeking clarity on regulatory compliance or aiming to enhance your food safety measures, this workshop is designed to provide actionable insights and empower you to navigate the world of food manufacturing with confidence. OKSBDC and FAPC will take time to answer any questions you may have.

Speaker(s): Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center - OSU Stillwater Andrea Graves, Business Planning and Marketing Specialist, FAPC Erin Johnson, Business Client Coordinator, FAPC Stephanie Baker, Quality Management Specialist, FAPC Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center - OSU

Co-Sponsor(s): REI Women's Business Center

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877. All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. “Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”


Fee: No Cost