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Workshop: Food Product Development
April 27, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Do you want help better understanding the food safety principles behind your process? Do you need help with product development for a current or future 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 HACCP and product development. This workshop is co-hosted by the CommonWealth Kitchen & UMASS Amherst’s Food Science Department.
The full day course will cover:
• Principles of Food Safety and Risk Management
• Establishing Process Controls & Effective Strategies for Record Keeping
• Quality Attributes of Food
• Financial/Business Considerations to account for in your product development process
• Food Regulation and Product Labeling and Claims
• HACCP Plan Requirements and/or Low-Acid and Acidified Certification
• Determine Formula, Process and Packaging for a safe food system
• Commercial Canning (Acidified Foods)
• Product Development Life Cycle
Registration for this course is $200. To register and to learn more about the course click here.
If you’re interested in learning about the scholarship program, contact Roz Freeman.