Franklin County CDC: Product Development Considerations – Beyond the Concept

Do you want to better understand the food safety principles behind your process? Do you need help with product development for your current or future food product? Propel your food business to the next level by delving into product development and food safety with Amanda Kinchla, of the UMASS Food Science Department, an expert on HAACP and product development.

This 2-day course will take place on 11/16 &11/20 and will cover the following topics:

• Principals of Food Safety
• The Product Development Process Cycle to Creating a New Food Product
• Product Development Process (including business strategy, product testing, product launch)
• HACCP Plan requirements and/or Low-acid & Acidified certification
• Determining formula, process and packaging for a safe food system
• Process Validation requirements
• Label Regulations, product claims, ingredient statements and nutrition facts
• Operational capabilities and Quality Controls

Click here for more information and to register. This program is sponsored by UMass Extension, CropCircle Kitchen, and Franklin County CDC Western MA Food Processing Center