By Heather Cooper •
Are you ready to take the next step in developing your food business, but need guidance from expertson how to move forward? Food Business Basics is a unique opportunity for early-stage food entrepreneurs, like yourself, tolearn about developing and growing your business. As an attendee, you will be in front of those whoare in-the-know about […]
By Heather Cooper •
The Rutgers Food Innovation Center (FIC) invites you to a complimentary virtual event designed specifically for established and emerging food companies navigating today’s dynamic food landscape. Food Business Basics – Monday, May 12, 2025 – 9:00am – 1:30pmLocation: Virtual – Registration Fee: Complimentary, $0.00 Register at: https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=94761 This virtual half-day program provides expert guidance from […]
By Heather Cooper •
Wesley Kline, PhD The new traceability rule goes into effect January 20, 2026, for all operations. There will be no phasein period as there has been for other parts of FSMA. The rule is not part of the Produce Safety Rule,but part of FSMA. The Food and Drug Administration wants the ability to trace a […]
By Heather Cooper •
Food Business Basics for Food Entrepreneurs Food Innovation Center at Rutgers is hosting a Food Business Basics session for early-stage entrepreneurs on Sept. 25, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Rutgers EcoComplex.Early bird registration through Sept. 12 is available at the link: https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=93209.
By Heather Cooper •
Deadline for grant submission March 15, 2024. For more information visit the NJDA site: nj.gov/agriculture/grants/rfsigrants.htmlTypes of projects that could be funded include: Contact at NJDA:Deelip MhaskeGrants AdministratorDivision of Marketing & Development NewJersey Department of AgriculturePO Box 330, Trenton, NJ 08625-0330Phone: 609-913-6628 Fax: 609-984-2508E-mail: deelip.mhaske@ag.nj.gov
By Heather Cooper •
Wesley Kline On November 30 the Food and Drug Administration rolled out new tools and FAQs that will continue toinform stakeholders about the Food Traceability Rule and help covered entities come into compliance.The rule is a key component of Section 204(d) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Thisfinal rule was issued in November […]
By Heather Cooper •
There will be a listening session in our office (291 Morton Ave., Millville) Thursday January 11 at 1:00 PM.The focus group is limited to 10 participants. If interested email: njfooddemocracy.org/jersey-fresh-for-all or call 609-857-1335. Note: Registration is not though our office! Jersey Fresh for All -The Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program will be purchasing from […]
By Heather Cooper •
There will be a listening session in our office (291 Morton Ave., Millville) Thursday January 11 at1:00 PM. The focus group is limited to 10 participants. If interested email: njfooddemocracy.org/jersey-fresh-for-all or call 609-857-1335. For more information see the attached announcement.Note: Registration is not though our office! WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2022 — The U.S. Department of […]
By Karleen Wilford •
Jennifer Mathews This fall the Rutgers On-Farm Food Safety Team is rolling out two brand new classes as part of ourFrom the Ground Up initiative to support new farmers and all small-medium size farms. Our goal increating these two complementary programs is to give farmers the power to achieve success inproduce safety and business. On […]