The Food Processing Center - UNL

09/04/2026

When was the last time that you checked out the Food Processing Center?

🌽 Turning ideas into food innovation at Nebraska!

The Food Processing Center in the Department of Food Science & Technology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln connects industry, research, and expertise to help solve real-world food processing challenges.
From concept to commercialization, our capabilities include:
🔬 Food processing innovation
⚙️ Process optimization
🏭 Pilot plant operations
🤝 Industry partnerships
💡 Applied research and problem-solving

Whether you’re exploring a new process, improving an existing product, or looking for technical expertise, the Food Processing Center is ready to collaborate.

Advanced facilities. Real-world solutions. Nebraska innovation.

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Advancing the Food Industry since 1983 The Food Processing Center Department of Food Science & Technology The Food Processing Center is a multi-disciplinary resource for the food industry, providing a combination of consulting, educational, technical, and business development services. We provide a....

09/04/2026

When was the last time that you checked out the Food Processing Center?

🌽 Turning ideas into food innovation at Nebraska!

The Food Processing Center in the Department of Food Science & Technology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln connects industry, research, and expertise to help solve real-world food processing challenges.
From concept to commercialization, our capabilities include:
🔬 Food processing innovation
⚙️ Process optimization
🏭 Pilot plant operations
🤝 Industry partnerships
💡 Applied research and problem-solving

Whether you’re exploring a new process, improving an existing product, or looking for technical expertise, the Food Processing Center is ready to collaborate.

Advanced facilities. Real-world solutions. Nebraska innovation.

📩 [email protected]

09/02/2026

The best ice cream ever! Made right here at the FPC!!!

09/01/2026

Don't leave the Nebraska State Fair without getting your UNL Dairy Store ice cream!

08/17/2026

💡 Have a great food or beverage idea? Let’s bring it to life!

Turning an idea into a successful product takes more than a recipe. It takes the right ingredients, testing, and a process that works.

At The Food Processing Center, we help take products from idea → prototype → production.

Whether you’re creating something new or improving an existing product, our team is here to help make the process easier and get you one step closer to the market.

👉 Have an idea? Let’s talk!

https://fpc.unl.edu/services-food-industry/product-development/

The Food Processing Center provides innovative formulation and process development for a wide range of food products. Our expertise and knowledge allow you to quickly introduce new products to the rapidly changing marketplace. Request Service Describe the services you require using our intake form.....

07/21/2026

Reliable data is the foundation of successful product development.

At The Food Processing Center's Food Analysis Facility within UNL Food Science and Technology, we help food and beverage companies test their products to verify nutrition information, support label claims, check quality, and meet industry standards. Our team provides reliable results that help businesses make informed decisions and bring great products to market with confidence.

Food Analysis Facility Request an analysis CapabilitiesThe Food Processing Center can assist with prompt quality and proximate analysis of natural products, food ingredients and finished products ranging from direct testing for nutrition label requirements to shelf life analysis of lipid stability a...

07/10/2026

💡 Have a great food product idea but not sure what comes next?

Bringing a product from concept to commercialization can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone.

At The Food Processing Center within UNL Food Science and Technology , our pilot plant facilities are designed to help you reduce risk before making the leap to full-scale production. Whether you need to validate a formulation, optimize processing conditions, produce pilot samples, or generate the technical data needed to move forward, our team is here to help every step of the way.

With state-of-the-art processing equipment and experienced technical experts, we help companies develop, test, and scale products more efficiently by saving time, reducing technical and financial risk, and building confidence along the way.

No matter where you are in your product development journey, we're ready to help turn your idea into a market-ready product. Contact us to learn how we can support your next innovation!

https://fpc.unl.edu/pilot-plants/

06/30/2026

Labels! Labels! Labels!

At The Food Processing Center, make confident decisions for your labels with guidance and feedback from our experts. We help work with companies in accordance with current FDA and USDA regulations to:
✅ develop
✅ review
✅ verify label elements

Navigating labeling requirements can be complex, and even small errors can lead to costly delays, recalls, or enforcement action. We would love to help with your Food Processing needs!

https://fpc.unl.edu/services-food-industry/labeling-regulatory-compliance/

Labeling & Regulatory Compliance Food packaging must conform to rigorous requirements. Understanding FDA and USDA labeling regulations can be a daunting task for any company. By utilizing our expertise, your company can save time and avoid costly mistakes as a result of improperly labeled food produ...

06/05/2026

Would consumers choose your product?
That's a question worth answering before launch.

Sensory analysis helps food companies understand how consumers perceive appearance, aroma, texture, and flavor—providing valuable insight during product development, reformulation, quality improvement, and shelf-life evaluation.
At The Food Processing Center, we design customized sensory studies and provide the statistical analysis and expert interpretation needed to turn consumer feedback into meaningful action.
Whether you're preparing for a product launch or troubleshooting an existing product, sensory data can help you make decisions with confidence.

Learn more about our Sensory Analysis Services and discover how consumer insights can support your next innovation.

Without sensory analysis, your company may use valuable resources developing a product that misses the objective. Sensory evaluation is one of the tools that businesses use to understand their target market, define product concepts, streamline formulation development, substitute ingredients, resolve...

05/22/2026

The Science of Ice Cream! Don’t miss this first Food Science Summer Camp on May 28! It’s a delicious way to learn chemistry and microbiology! Science never tasted so good! Details and registration at https://yns.nebraska.edu/gain-hands-on-experience-in-stem/summer-camps/ice-cream

UNL Food Science and Technology Young Nebraska Scientists