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.