Upcoming Seminars
APRIL 10, 2026
Food Innovation Center, 1901 N 21 ST
Lincoln, NE 68588-6206
Purpose
Recipe to Reality provides a general overview of the many issues involved in developing a food manufacturing business. Seminar topics address important questions that every entrepreneur should consider. The seminar is available In Person or also as an On Demand format.
By attending Recipe to Reality, entrepreneurs gain in one day information that could take months to research on their own. They will acquire valuable knowledge on the basics of starting a food business. The seminar helps attendees understand the challenges of starting a food business and allows them to make an informed decision as to whether developing a business and allows them to make an informed decision as to whether developing a business is the right choice for them.
Intended Audience
Participants include individuals interested in marketing a family recipe, individuals with a product idea or concept, producers considering adding value to an agricultural product, and restaurateurs or chefs exploring the manufacturing of a house specialty.
Topic Sections
- Market research and selection - What are your target market options? What is market research and how do you use it?
- Product and process development - How do you commercialize your recipe? What are your processing facility options?
- Food regulatory issues and agencies - What agencies govern the food industry? How do the food regulations affect your business?
- Packaging and labeling - What are the required elements of a food label? What claims are allowed on food labels?
- Pricing and cost analysis - How do you determine a competitive price for your product? What other business costs do I need to consider?
- Product introduction and sales - How do you introduce your product to the marketplace? How do you create sales?
- Promotional material package - How do you create your promotional message? What should your promotional package include?
- Food safety and sanitation - What are the basics of food safety? What are the microbiology concerns for food products?
- Business structure - How should you structure your business? How should you protect your business?
Presenters
In Person Format
Dates & Location
Friday, April 10, 2026-FIC 111, Nebraska Innovation Campus
Our in-person format allows attendees to meet our in-house experts, network with other attendees, and have questions answered real-time as we work through the material. We also conduct brainstorming sessions so you will leave with new ideas generated by the group specific to your product ideas.
Attendees are responsible for their own hotel reservations.
Fee
The fee for this 1-day seminar (8AM – 3PM), which includes lunch and break refreshments, is $300 per person and $150 for each additional person on the same registration.
- Space is limited - early registration is encouraged.
- All participants must pre-register. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated!
- Refunds will not be offered for canceled registrations.
- Registration Deadline – March 27, 2026
Registration
The session will be held at the Food Innovation Center, Room 111, on Nebraska Innovation Campus
Registration Deadline – March 27, 2026
