Value-added Food Product Development Workshop

homecanning

Geared towards small and medium scale producers of preserves, sauces, dressings and vinegars, snacks, baked goods, and other value-added products

This workshop will provide the region’s small to medium scale prepared food producers with up-to-date information and technical knowledge of the food product development process for the specialty food industry and how to bring such products to market, targeted to start-up entrepreneurs and food product developers.

Participants will be guided through the various steps from concept development to the market, with an emphasis on factors to consider for scaling up the product from the kitchen to commercial production. Speaker(s) will provide examples to illustrate the steps and end goal.

Lead Presenter

Dr. Girish Ganjyal, WSU Extension Food Processing Specialist

Fee: $50

Coffee, tea, and light refreshments all day, with lunch served onsite.

Funding for this training was made possible, in part, by the USDA – NIFA Food Safety Outreach Program, grant #2020-04217.

September 5, 2024, Ellensburg, WA


Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility and Renewable Energy Center
25905 Vantage Hwy
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Directions
Timeline: 9 am – 4 pm

September 10, 2024, Lacey, WA


Thurston County Fairgrounds
Room: Expo Center
3054 Carpenter Rd SE
Lacey, WA 98503
Directions
Timeline: 9 am – 4 pm

Please email Cathy Blood, WSU Event Coordinator regarding registration or email Girish Ganjyal, Extension Food Processing Specialist for content questions.