Workshop on commercial kitchen use for food-based businesses

Understanding licensing for the commercial kitchen and regulatory requirements for food-based businesses is the focus of a workshop 9:30 a.m.–noon Nov. 3 at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 75 Clearwater Dr. in Falmouth.

Designed for business owners in the food industry, the workshop will examine the licensing process for commercial kitchens and required regulations for bringing food-based products to market. Scheduled presenters include UMaine Extension associate professor and food safety specialist Jason Bolton, Extension assistant professor and food scientist Robson Machado, and University of Southern Maine assistant provost for research integrity Ross Hickey.

The $50 per person fee includes light refreshments. Registration is online.

For more information or to request a disability accommodation, contact Mary Heathcote, 581.4093, mary.heathcote@maine.edu.