Potential foodpreneurs are invited to attend a food-product workshop and panel-led discussion on food idea-generation; food industry-rules; food product-testing; and best practices from experienced foodpreneurs. Guest speakers include the City of Brownsville, TX – Municipal Government Public Health Department Food Division; A & B Labs; and LGI Foods. 956 BBQ Rub has also been invited.

“This session is designed for individuals who need further information on the first steps to commercializing a food product. If you have a unique recipe or are considering foodpreneurship as a way to launch a business, this introductory session will give you some insight on what factors to consider before doing so,” shares Arturo Gonzalez, a senior business and trade advisor with the UTRGV Small Business Development Center.

This session is hosted by the UTRGV SBDC with partnership support from the UTRGV Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Center and through sponsorship support from the UTRGV Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center.

There is no fee to attend, but pre-registration is required. To pre-register for this workshop or for more information, call the UTRGV SBDC.