Product Development Considerations - Beyond the Concept

A 2-day, content-filled course with food safety and product development expert Amanda Kinchla.

Do you want to better understand the food safety principals behind your process? Do you need help with product development for your current or future food product?

Propel your 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 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

Have questions about Product Development Considerations - Beyond the Concept? Contact CropCircle Kitchen, UMASS Amherst, and Franklin County CDC Western MA Food Processing Center

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