July 31, 2014, 7-8 p.m.

This is a great opportunity for prospective students to learn how a food science degree can enhance their career in the food industry.  To RSVP, and for further information, please visit www.chapman.edu/fsn or contact Catherine Greenberg at cgreen@chapman.edu or (714) 997-6711.  

 

Better Process Control School
August 4-7, 2014

Under the Good Manufacturing Practice regulations for thermally-processed low-acid foods, can closure and processing departments of food industries must be operated under the supervision of a person who has successfully completed a course in the principles of thermal processing and container evaluation, taught by an FDA approved institution.  To assist food industries in complying with the FDA/USDA regulations, a two-day acidified and four-day low-acid Better Process Control School is offered by the Food Science Program at Chapman University in conjunction with the FDA and the Grocery Manufacturers Association.

2-day Acidified BPCS: $450 
4-day Low-acid BPCS: $775

For details and registration, visit www.chapman.edu/bpcs or contact Christy Dumaual at dumaual@chapman.edu or (714) 997-6566.

Friday and Saturday, September 26-27, 2014

Designed especially for early stage entrepreneurs, this workshop will provide a roadmap for bringing a food product to market. Participants will learn how to start a food business including developing a winning formulation, finding a manufacturer, negotiating with brokers and distributors, writing an effective business plan, obtaining capital backing, and marketing most effectively to ensure that their product will succeed in the marketplace.

Early Admission (before Sept. 13): $250 (includes materials, networking session, lunch, refreshments and parking)

Registration after Sept. 13: $300

For details and registration, visit www.chapman.edu/feworkshop or contact Tamar Serapian at fostu01@chapman.edu.