Released March 23, 2009
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Food Processing Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will sponsor the first National Small Food Manufacturer Conference April 23-24 in Lincoln.
Participants from throughout the United States will learn more about the issues and challenges facing small food manufacturing businesses.
"We have created a stimulating agenda designed to provide critical information that will help small food manufacturers grow their business and succeed," said Rolando A. Flores, director of the center.
Scheduled speakers include Pierce Hollingsworth, president of Hollingsworth Media and an important voice in the publishing of food business journals; Patrick Lynch, the National Association of the Specialty Food Trade; Will Betts, the Whole Foods Market; and more.
Participants also will participate in interactive sessions, explore new opportunities and network with peers and industry experts.
The Food Processing Center is nationally recognized for its support of the food industry since 1983. The center has provided technical and business assistance to hundreds of food entrepreneurs and manufacturers throughout the country and in many foreign countries.
Early registration is encouraged due to limited space. To receive a conference brochure contact: Jill Gifford, Food Processing Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 143 H.C. Filley Hall, Lincoln, NE 68583-0928, phone (402) 472-2819, e-mail: jgifford1@unl.edu, or visit the conference Web site.
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Contacts: Jill D. Gifford, (402) 472-2819
Dan Moser, (402) 472-3007
