Success StoryContinuing to support innovation and quality with a Kentucky favorite



Continuing to support innovation and quality with a Kentucky favorite

Author: Melissa Morgan (Newman)

Planning Unit: Animal and Food Sciences

Major Program: Local Food System Development and Mapping

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

The collaboration between the Ale 8 bottling company and the University of Kentucky Food Systems Innovation Center (FSIC) is a great example of how industry-academia partnerships can be beneficial. This partnership demonstrates how academic resources can be used for real-world applications. By involving student interns, the collaboration provides them with practical experience. Additionally, the company benefits from the university's scientific and technical expertise.






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