The Food Processing Center at the UNL will sponsor the second annual National Small Food Manufacturers Conference May 20-21 in Omaha. The Nebraska Manufacturing Extension Partnership is a strategic partner and cosponsor of this conference. Participants from throughout the United States will learn more about issues and challenges facing small food manufacturing businesses. “The first […]

Food manufacturing businesses continue to develop throughout the country. The Food Processing Center at UNL conducts a national Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program to assist individuals that want to start a food business. This program, which helps entrepreneurs throughout the U.S., is celebrating its 20th year. “In the 20-year history of the Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program, […]

The Food Processing Center has scheduled its first 2009 seminar for individuals interested in exploring the idea of starting a food manufacturing business for Jan. 9. The one-day seminar, From Recipe to Reality, allows participants to become familiar with and understand aspects of starting a food business. The seminar is the first phase of the […]

Stevens develops, markets own sauce Pizza has delivered life-changing moments for Bill Stevens. It was there in 1980 as “The Night of the Twisters” destroyed his Grand Island pizzeria. It served up change when he sold his Hastings pizza joint to spend more time with family. It drew him back in the 1990s as he […]

The Food Processing Center is offering a one-day seminar for all individuals interested in exploring the idea of starting a food manufacturing business. The “From Recipe to Reality” seminar will be offered Jan. 9. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. The registration deadline is Dec. 19. For more information go to www.fbc.unl.edu or contact […]