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Southwest Florida Research & Education Center

Southwest Florida Research & Education Center

Food Science

The goal of the food science extension program at SWFREC is to foster food entrepreneurship and food safety regulatory compliance across Florida. This will be accomplished by providing technical assistance and food science and safety trainings to food entrepreneurs, processors, and other food businesses of all sizes.

Got a great idea for a food product but don’t know where to start? Looking for technical support for your small food business? Want to learn how to become a food entrepreneur in Florida?

Visit the food science office hours in Naples!

Services offered may include:

  • General question and answer session with a food scientist. Topics can include: food safety, food quality, licensing requirements, product development, and more!
  • Food product consultation
  • Basic compositional testing of product (such as pH, water activity)

Can’t make it in-person or need help outside of office hours?

Other times are available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please contact Stephanie Brown by phone (239-324-4805) or email (stephaniebrown@ufl.edu).

Office hour schedule: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/collier/

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Dr. Stephanie Brown

State Specialized Agent

Food Science

stephaniebrown@ufl.edu

UF / IFAS SWFREC
2685 SR 29 N | Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 324 - 4805

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