The OSU Food and Beverage Industry Network connects Oregon State alumni and professionals across the growing food and beverage landscape, fostering career advancement, innovative collaboration and a strong sense of community. This network supports OSU students, alumni and professionals while elevating the university's impact in shaping the future of food and beverage. Be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven community that supports lifelong learning, fosters professional connections and highlights OSU’s impact on the industry.

 


 

How to Get Involved

  • Fill out the interest form: Tell us what you’re interested in and how you’d like to get involved.

  • Learn more about the network: Visit our LinkedIn page, where we share updates on upcoming meetings, projects and ways to engage. Or, join us on OSU Connections

  • Connect with us directly: If you'd like to attend events, share ideas or stay informed, we're eager to keep the conversation going. Reach out to Assistant Director of Alumni Career Engagement Caitlin Sharp to connect on additional opportunities for engagement and leadership.

 

Our Purpose

Shaping the future of food and beverage through dynamic and purposeful industry engagement. 

We strive to:

  • CONNECT alumni and industry professionals – across food, beverage, business, and science disciplines – to a vibrant, inclusive Beaver community.

  • ADVANCE careers through facilitating meaningful networking opportunities and fostering professional development.

  • INSPIRE current students and recent alumni through mentorship, industry exposure, and real-world insights.

  • LEAD the conversation on innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the industry – connecting thought leaders and advancing OSU’s land‑grant mission.

 

 


 

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Aug. 27 | Industry Insights: The Collaborative Business of Better Seafood

Join us for the first event in the new Industry Insights webcast series. The inaugural panel, presented in partnership with the Astoria Seafood Lab and College of Agricultural Sciences, will spotlight the OSU experts shaping the future of food science and Oregon’s coastal industries.
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Aug. 28 | Community, Culture and Cuisine: A Taste of Heritage and Innovation

Join us for the inaugural event in the Community, Culture and Cuisine series — an evening that celebrates heritage, storytelling and culinary innovation.
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