FaBA | Manufacturing - Food Preservation, Process Control & Validation - SC

Build practical skills in food preservation, process control and validation to improve product quality, safety and performance in F&B. Build the technical knowledge needed to produce safe, consistent and commercially successful food products. Delivered by 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 four-week technical capability program is the final stage of the Food Innovation Partnership Series. Designed specifically for food and beverage manufacturers, the program provides practical, industry-focused training in the core manufacturing disciplines that underpin product quality, food safety and operational excellence. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of food preservation, process control and validation, before applying these principles to identify improvement opportunities within their own manufacturing operations. Whether you're launching new products, improving production processes or strengthening quality systems, this program will equip you with practical knowledge and tools to support innovation, compliance and business growth. What You'll Learn Week 1 – Food Preservation Principles • Food spoilage and microbiology • Preservation methods • Shelf-life optimisation Week 2 – Process Control • Process consistency • Hazard identification • Risk management • Critical Control Points (CCPs) Week 3 – Validation • Validation and verification • Process documentation • Regulatory compliance Week 4 – Practical Application • Apply the principles to your own manufacturing operations • Identify improvement opportunities • Develop an implementation action plan Who Should Attend This session is designed for: • Food & Beverage manufacturers • Product developers • Manufacturing, Production and or Operations managers • QualityAssurance and Food safety personnel • Technical Managers and Business owners • Manufacturers / Entrepreneurs looking to develop food products Why Attend? Strong technical capability is the foundation of successful food manufacturing. This practical program will help you improve product consistency, extend shelf life, strengthen food safety systems, reduce production risk and build confidence to bring innovative products to market. Event Details Location: TBA - Sunshine Coast Duration: 4 days over 4 weeks, (one day per week) Cost: $150 pp (Registration required) Training Dates: Day 1 - Tuesday 2nd March, 2027, Day 2 - Tuesday 9th March, 2027, Day 3 - Tuesday 16th March, 2027, Day 4 - Tuesday 23rd March, 2027 Time: 8am to 2pm Please note: If you reside outside the Sunshine Coast region, but are interested in the training opportunity, you are more than welcome to attend and complete this training with us. About the Food Innovation Partnership The 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 hehalf of the Queensland Manufacturing Hubs. The partnership provides a structured capability pathway for regional F&B Manufacturers. Tier 1 – Lunch & Learn (MS Teams - Virtual) Tier 2 – Industry Tour and Innovation Workshop at FaBA - UQ ST Lucia Tier 3 – 4 days over 4 weeks - FaBA | Food Preservation, Process Control & Validation Program covering: Food Preservation Principles, Process Control, Validation and Practical Application Please register for the Tier 3 - Capability Program with FaBA through this Eventbrite. Tier 1 and Tier 2 events are also advertised on Eventbrite, but are separate events to register for. For further information on any of our programs, events or workshops please reach out to: Melissa Neumann - Queensland Manufacturing Hubs - PCDO M: 0455 102 070 | E: [email protected]