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SUMMARY:Packaging and Labeling
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, you will dive into the critical aspects of food packaging and labeling that every food business needs to know. You will learn about legal packaging & labeling requirements and crafting clear nutrition and ingredient panels for seamless retail integration. This webinar will provide you with an unique opportunity to gain actionable insights that will protect your brand\, build consumer trust\, and the packaging & labeling requirements you’ll need in place as you grow. \nWebinar hosted in MST time zone.
URL:https://rgcolonias.org/event/packaging-and-labeling/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Cooperatives
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rio Grande Colonias USDA Regional Food Business Center to explore the world of cooperatives: co-op principles and co-op examples\, steps to development and legal aspects or entities used. \nWebinar hosted in MST time zone.
URL:https://rgcolonias.org/event/cooperatives/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Cottage to Commercialization
DESCRIPTION:There are many factors that affect a business’ ability to grow. This webinar will address the challenges and options that businesses have when growing at scale. You will learn basic knowledge to guide you in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator.  Also\, you will learn how to safely prepare foods in commercial kitchen settings. \nWebinar hosted in MST time zone.
URL:https://rgcolonias.org/event/cottage-to-commercialization/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Understanding the New Mexico Homemade Food Act
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of turning your kitchen into a small business? The New Mexico Homemade Food Act\, effective July 1\, 2021\, makes it easier for home-based food entrepreneurs to sell certain homemade food products—without a permit. This virtual class will walk you through the essentials of the law\, so you can confidently launch or grow your home food business while staying compliant with regulations. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n– What the Homemade Food Act covers—and what it doesn’t \n– The difference between TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) and non-TCS foods \n– Where and how you’re allowed to sell your homemade goods \n– Labeling requirements you must follow \n– Food safety\, sanitation\, and transportation best practices \n– How to obtain a required food handler card \nWebinar hosted in MST time zone.
URL:https://rgcolonias.org/event/homemade-food-act/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Texas Cottage Food Production Law
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is on the Texas Cottage Food Production Law (aka Texas Cottage Food Law) which will include food products that can and cannot be sold\, labeling requirements\, regulations on selling (where and how)\, and basic food safety. \n2:00pm MST/3:00pm CST start time
URL:https://rgcolonias.org/event/texas-cottage-food-production-law/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Value Added Production Site Tour & Food Safety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a food or farm business who is interested in scaling up your operation or value added food production? Or are you looking for options for food processing for wider distribution or institutional sales? \nPlease join us in Central El Paso for a food processing and co-packing site tour\, followed by a hands on\, interactive food safety workshop. September 11th from 4:00pm – 8:00pm MST. \nAll attendees will receive a complimentary handheld digital pH meter-yours to keep. \nLight refreshments and dinner provided. All participants will be entered into a prize raffle! \nSpace and supplies are limited so be sure to register as soon as possible!
URL:https://rgcolonias.org/event/value-added-production-site-tour-food-safety-workshop/
LOCATION:Border City Distribution\, 109 Palm Street\, El Paso\, TX\, United States
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