Food Processing Development Centre celebrating 40 years

“In 1984, the Food Processing Development Centre (FPDC) opened for business as a 2,800 square metre facility and this year we’re celebrating 40 years helping agri-food businesses develop and bring food and beverage products to market,” says Ken Gossen, executive director of the FPDC.“Today, the FPDC is a 6,000 square metre facility. We have a culinary lab, product development and analytical laboratories, and a commercial pilot plant with more than $20 million in specializ