This class is your opportunity to learn from a team of experts from the University of Georgia Department of Food Science, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the UGA Small Business Development Center, and others. Topics Covered include: Product and process development; Label design and nutrition facts creation; Regulatory compliance; Product classification and process approval; Facility requirements and co-packing resources; Packaging design and sensory testing; Ingredient technology; Food safety; Sanitation, and much more.

Thursday, March 26, 2026
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday, March 27, 2026
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Register today to receive a $50 off Early Bird Discount!




Rob Martin is the Entrepreneur Outreach Specialist for Southwest GA. He has been with the SBDC for 9 years and has served as a Business Consultant, Area Director and now as the Entrepreneur Outreach Specialist.
Previously, he worked for multiple large corporations and brings with him a rich background of leadership experiences ranging from manufacturing, sales and distribution to hospitality, culinary and operations management.
He is recognized as a leader that loves to grow business and people to help them reach their full potential.
This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, you certify that you are legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations.
All programs are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
The UGA SBDC is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
All SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the United States. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
The UGA SBDC is an accredited member of America’s SBDC.
The University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center
382 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602-5412
P: (706) 542-2762