Released Feb. 26, 2008

LINCOLN, Neb. -- The University of Nebraska Food Processing Center will offer its popular From Recipe to Reality seminar in Spanish May 31 in Lincoln.

The program, the first phase in the nationally recognized Food Entrepreneurship Assistance Program, has been offered since 1989 to food entrepreneurs throughout the U.S.

"This new offering will enable entrepreneurs from the Spanish speaking community to attend the seminar. This will remove barriers to the program and encourage more Spanish speaking entrepreneurs to explore the idea of starting a food manufacturing business. We are excited to now be able to offer the program in Spanish. This expands the assistance the Food Processing Center is able to provide and will allow us to reach out to more entrepreneurs," said Jill Gifford, program manager.

The program is designed specifically to assist food manufacturing entrepreneurs. The seminar provides entrepreneurs with an understanding of the key factors that need to be considered when starting a food manufacturing business. Topics include market research, product development, packaging, labeling, pricing, product introduction, promotional materials, food safety, and legal and business structure issues.

In one day entrepreneurs will gain valuable insight on the basics of starting a food business that could take them months or even years to research on their own. Following the seminar, participants may choose to enter the "From Product to Profit" phase of the program. During this phase entrepreneurs receive comprehensive, individualized and confidential assistance from food scientists and business consultants with the development of their own business venture.

Since its inception the program has helped hundreds of individuals achieve their goals and start successful food businesses. This program receives inquiries and participants from throughout the nation. It is the only program in the country to provide such comprehensive assistance to individuals wishing to develop a food manufacturing business.

For more information regarding the program contact Gifford at: The Food Processing Center (Website: http://www.fpc.unl.edu/), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 143 H.C. Filley Hall, Lincoln, NE 68583-0928, phone (402) 472-2819, e-mail: jgifford1@unl.edu.

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Contacts: Jill D. Gifford, (402) 472-2819

Dan Moser, (402) 472-3007