Alysia Ericsson

Business Development Specialist, New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture, Cornell AgriTech

About

Alysia Ericsson is a business development specialist with the New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture at Cornell AgriTech. As part of the CoE's business development team, Alysia works with our member food, beverage and agriculture entrepreneurs and businesses to help them start and grow their enterprises here in New York.

Before joining the CoE in July 2024, Alysia worked in quality assurance for various food and beverage companies, from international beverage brands to local dairy plants.

Contact Information

665 W. North St.

Geneva, NY 14456

ae457 [at] cornell.edu

Alysia in the news

A white cup with a blue label on the side.

Field Note

February 27, 2026

With Cornell's help, Bec's Food Co. protein-packed pudding ready to launch

Hale’s product isn’t your average pudding – it’s a low-sugar, high-protein treat catering to fellow fitness enthusiasts and others looking to incorporate more protein into their diet. While traveling in Europe, Hale came across more than a dozen...

Center of Excellence in Food and Agriculture
Cornell AgriTech

Three boxes of tea bags along with two cups of prepared tea.

News

September 29, 2025

Goldholly building a business on America's only native caffeine source

Yaupon holly is the only caffeinated plant native to the United States, yet its role as a morning pick-me-up has largely remained limited for centuries. But as tariffs threaten to hike the price of imported coffee and tea, yaupon appears set to...

Center of Excellence in Food and Agriculture
Cornell AgriTech