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SUMMARY:FaBA | Manufacturers - Join Us for an Industry Tour and Innovation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience an exclusive FaBA industry tour and Innovation & Product Development Workshop designed for food and beverage manufacturers. \n\n\n\n\nContinue your innovation journey with an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to the Food & Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) at The University of Queensland. \nDelivered on behalf of the Queensland Manufacturing Hubs in partnership with the University of Queensland’s Food & Beverage Accelerator (FaBA)\, and supported by the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN)\, this half-day industry experience is the second event in the Food Innovation Partnership Series for food and beverage manufacturers across the Hub region. \nQueensland food manufacturers operate in an increasingly competitive environment where innovation\, product differentiation and technical capability are essential for growth. \nThis exclusive experience provides direct access to world-class research facilities\, advanced food manufacturing technologies and product development expertise to help businesses innovate and remain competitive. \nWhether you’re developing a new product\, improving an existing one or looking to accelerate innovation within your business\, this event will showcase the expertise\, technologies and collaborative opportunities available to support your growth. \nWhat You’ll Experience \n\nGuided tour of FaBA’s research and innovation facilities\nShowcase of advanced food manufacturing technologies\nInsights into research\, product development and commercialisation\nInteractive Innovation & Product Development workshop covering: Product ideation\, Market research\, Feasibility assessment\, Prototype development\, Commercialisation pathways\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis session is designed for: \n\nFood & Beverage manufacturers\nProduct developers\nManufacturing\, Production and or Operations managers\nQuality and food safety personnel\nBusiness owners\nManufacturers / Entrepreneurs looking to develop food products\n\nParticipants will also learn about the next stage of the program post the tour\, including: \n\na practical technical capability program to be offered locally on the Sunshine Coast focused on food preservation\, process control and validation—critical disciplines that improve product quality\, extend shelf life\, ensure food safety\, reduce waste\, achieve regulatory compliance and support successful product commercialisation.\n\nEvent Details \nLocation: Food & Beverage Accelerator (FaBA)\, The University of Queensland\, St Lucia \nDuration: Half-day – 9am to 2pm \nCost: $15 pp (Registration required) \nPlease note: If you reside outside the Sunshine Coast region you are more than welcome to attend and participate. We would love to have you join us. \nAbout the Food Innovation Partnership \nThe Food Innovation Partnership is a collaborative initiative between the Sunshine Coast Queensland Manufacturing Hub and the University of Queensland’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) on behalf of the Queensland Manufacturing Hubs. \nThe partnership provides a structured capability pathway for regional manufacturers through a three tied progressive strategy: \nTier 1 – Lunch & Learn (MS Teams – Virtual) \nTier 2 – Industry Tour and Innovation Workshop at FaBA (UQ – St Lucia) \nTier 3 – 4 days over 4 weeks Technical Capability Program covering: Food Preservation Principles\, Process Control\, Validation & has a Practical Application \nPlease register for the Tier 3 event on Eventbrite\, these are are separate events to register for. \nFor further information on any of our programs\, events or workshops please reach out to: Melissa Neumann – Queensland Manufacturing Hubs – PCDO \nM: 0455 102 070 | E: melissa.neumann@nrmmrrd.gld.gov.au
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/faba-manufacturers-join-us-for-an-industry-tour-and-innovation-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Queensland Saint Lucia Campus\, 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Drive\, Saint Lucia\, Queensland\, 4067\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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