Food Industry Management Major
The Food Industry Management program prepares students to become leaders in one of the world’s most dynamic and essential industries. This comprehensive undergraduate degree combines rigorous academic coursework with hands-on experiential learning, providing students with the technical expertise, business acumen, and global perspective necessary to excel in food production, marketing, distribution, safety, and innovation.
Wegmans $1.5M Gift
Wegmans has made a transformational $1.5 million investment in Niagara University’s Food Industry initiatives, including our new Food Industry Management major. This support strengthens our ability to build a robust talent pipeline for Western New York and beyond—connecting students to the knowledge, experiences, and industry partnerships they need to thrive in one of the region’s most important sectors.
Core Mission
To attract, educate, prepare, and graduate qualified people into the food industry in Western New York and beyond.
Vision
To be the premier educational center developing innovative leaders who transform the food industry through expertise in supply chain excellence, sustainability, and cross- disciplinary collaboration—creating lasting positive impact throughout the global food ecosystem—embodying Wegmans’ philosophy to “Always help others.”
Through Wegmans’ support, Niagara is expanding experiential learning, strengthening employer partnerships, and creating pathways that prepare graduates to lead across the food value chain—from sourcing and operations to logistics, sustainability, and innovation.
