Welcome to AFIC@MCO!
AFIC@MCO offers affordable shared-use commercial kitchen, food processing and bottling capabilities to 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, set to open in early 2025. It is designed to support local food entrepreneurs with a range of services.
AFIC@MCO offers a shared-use commercial kitchen, food processing and bottling capabilities, and educational workshops. The center provides technical support, business development assistance, and resources to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses. It fosters innovation, economic growth, and reduces barriers 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
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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