Welcome to AFIC@MCO!
With affordable shared-use commercial kitchens and food processing and bottling capabilities, we help small businesses grow their food ventures.
The Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks (AFIC@MCO) is a 45,000-square-foot food processing facility located in Springdale, Arkansas. We support local food entrepreneurs with a range of services, including a shared-use commercial kitchen, food processing and bottling capabilities, and educational workshops. We offer technical support, business development assistance, and resources to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses. AFIC@MCO fosters innovation and economic growth and reduces hurdles for small food businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
24/7 Scheduling
Shared-Use Kitchen
- 24/7 scheduling.
- Affordable, high-volume, rentable kitchen for food trucks, caterers, and food entrepreneurs.
- Rental storage space (dry, refrigerated & frozen).
- Personalized guidance on kitchen equipment.
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Affordable
& Low-Minimums
Food Contract Processing
- Competitively priced food processing and bottling services.
- Creation of nutrition labels, product testing, and more.
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Affordable
& Low-Minimums
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Technical Support and Programming
- Training/workshops on Arkansas new business registration and food safety certifications.
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NWA GLEAN
- Reduce food loss by utilizing less desirable produce.
- Help address food insecurity across Northwest Arkansas by turning gleaned produce into meals for food donation.
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Community Partnership
- Support feeding activities through partnerships with commercial operations and schools.
- R&D support in the shared-use kitchen community partners.
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Building Sustainable Small Businesses’ Futures
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