Rutgers - Food Innovation Center - About Us

With our team of on-site specialists, and direct access to our partners within Rutgers University, the Food Innovation Center offers client companies integrated support in a full range of services that include:

Business Development
Business Feasibility Analysis Financing and Operating Strategy Organization and Infrastructure Assessment
Market Development
Market Research and Trends Analysis Marketing and Product Strategy Distribution Channel Strategy
Product and Process Development
Product Development from Culled, Undervalued, and Surplus Agricultural Commodities Value-Added Prepared Foods Development New Technology Commercialization Cost and Quality Optimization Plant, Process and Equipment Assessment Manufacturing Strategy
Quality Assurance and Food Safety Assistance
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) Development Assistance Sanitary Practices and Procedures Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan Development Assistance Microbiological and Chemical Specifications, Procedures and Controls
Regulations and Compliance Support
USDA, FDA, State, and Local Government Regulations Issues Regulations and Permitting Issues Food Labeling Law Compliance
Workforce Development and Training Programs
Business Development and Food Technology Seminars Courses in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP and Food Safety Training in Basic Work Skills and Business Fundamentals Customized Workforce Training Programs Access to State Reimbursement for Employee Training