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Rutgers FIC, Middlesex County to Host NJ FoodTech 2026 Conference

Rutgers University’s Food Innovation Center (FIC), in partnership with Middlesex County, will host New Jersey FoodTech 2026, the 4th annual conference centered on innovation and collaboration in the food and agriculture technology sectors.

The event will take place on Tuesday, June 9, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Douglass Student Center, Trayes Hall, 100 George Street in New Brunswick.

Bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, students and other public-sector partners to explore key topics shaping New Jersey’s growing food technology ecosystem. Sessions will cover:

• Food technology innovations.
• Investment opportunities in food and ag-tech.
• Digital marketing strategies.
• Market positioning.
• Growth resources.
• Food safety, regulation and traceability.

The conference will connect and foster collaboration among food industry innovators.

• Regular fee: $195 until June 7
• Registration: https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=97250
• Students attend free-of-charge, but registration is required by emailing [email protected].
• NJFPA members and one guest will receive complimentary admission by emailing Nolan Lwein directly at [email protected].

To learn more, email Audrey Wiggins, Marketing Research Specialist at the Food Innovation Center at Rutgers University at [email protected]. The Food Innovation Center at Rutgers University helps startup and established food businesses grow through expert support, product development resources, and a USDA- and FA-certified manufacturing facility in Bridgeton, N.J.