2003 IFT Annual Meeting & IFT FOOD EXPO® Preview_FOOD INDUSTRY SERVICES

Software, educational programs, analytical testing, and custom blending are just a few of the many services available to the food industry that will be featured by exhibitors at this year’s IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo®. The following are brief descriptions of some of the exhibits.

• Independent laboratory results that meet the requirements of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration are offered. The third-party, confidential reports provide the results of testing that is fast, accurate, and available on a customized LIMS system. Laboratory services include CNST testing, allergen and pathogen screening, FDA import detention capabilities, species testing, acrylamide testing, chloramphenicol testing, mold identification, and process authority. ABC Research Corp., 3437 S.W. 24th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32607 (phone 352-372-0436, fax 352-378-6483, www.abcr.com), Booth 2122

• Product development and regulatory compliance software products highlighted include ProductVision 4.0 Product Development Software, which reduces the time traditionally required for development of new or improved products, and ProductVision, which provides the tools necessary to manage all aspects of new product creation from recipe development to packaging and manufacturing requirements. Advanced Software Designs, 1350 Elbridge Payne Rd., Ste. 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017 (phone 636-532-6021, fax 636-532-2935, www.asdsoftware.com), Booth 2970

• Food safety and quality auditing services for the baking and allied industries will be highlighted, as well as basic and applied research and technical services and training courses. AIB, 1213 Bakers Way, Manhattan, KS 66502 (phone 785-537-4750, fax 785-537-1495, www.aibonline.org), Booth 4564

• Automated HACCP data collection is being introduced by Norback, Ley & Associates, LLC, specialists in HACCP and food safety software. Utilizing mobile pocket PC technology and bar code scanning, scanHACCP eases the paperwork burden of traditional data collection systems. All inputs are logged to a secure database, eliminating erroneous and fabricated data. User names and check times are logged automatically. Overdue points are alarmed and escalated to a supervisor as required. Lot numbers are tracked and related to any associated batch data. Norback, Ley & Associates LLC 3022 Woodland Trail Middleton, WI 53562 (phone 608-233-3814, fax 608-233-3895), Booth 329, 330.

• Engineering solutions available to the food processing industry include heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and chemical reactions. Consulting services include development of improvements for a wide range of food processing equipment for the dairy, meat processing, snack foods, frozen foods, brewing, baking, and process equipment industries. Field and laboratory testing services as well as computer simulation methods are also offered. Airflow Sciences Corp., 37501 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia MI 48150 (phone 734-464-8900, fax 734-464-5879, www.airflowsciences.com), Booth 1879

• Free site location assistance is available to companies interested in expanding in or relocating to the four-state utility-service territory of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Web services include a searchable database of more than 200 buildings, 350 sites, and 200 community profiles in the four-state territory. Consulting services offer confidential service without cost or obligation, customized research and information services, engineering and technical assistance, site visit coordination and liaison with local communities, access to state and local contacts and incentives, and cost-saving, energy-related products. Alliant Energy, 200 First St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 (phone 800-937-0177, fax 319-786-4567, www.midwestsites.com), Booth 313

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• Scientific and technical information for the grain-based-foods industry is available from the American Association of Cereal Chemists. Its 2003 annual meeting in Portland, Ore., will be highlighted, as well as analytical check-sample services on flour/grain-based matrices and continuing education programs. The association’s journal Cereal Chemistry and Cereal Foods World magazine will also be on display, along with the second edition of Corn Chemistry and Technology and a number of the association’s other new books. American Association of Cereal Chemists, 3340 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, MN 55121 (phone 651-454-7250, fax 651-454-0766, www.aaccnet.org), Booth 5029

• Processed dairy products industry trade association will highlight the attributes and benefits of dry and evaporated milks, whey products, lactose, and cheese. Other services include current industry information and collaboration with dairy associations to represent members’ interests regarding state and federal regulatory matters. American Dairy Products Institute, 116 N. York St., Ste. 200, Elmhurst, IL 60126 (phone 630-530-8700, fax 630-530-8707, www.adpi.org), Booth 765

• Analysis, research, and consulting services highlighted include nutrition facts labeling, microbiology, pesticide residue testing, shelf life testing, herbal supplements, and a wide range of analyses to satisfy FDA import requirements. Anresco Inc., 1370 Van Dyke Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124 (phone 415-822-1100, fax 415-822-6615, www.anresco.com), Booth 2875

• Method validation programs are available from AOAC International, a not-for-profit association. Other services featured include the AOAC Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program, an A2LA-accredited quality assurance program, technical publications, an annual scientific meeting and exposition, several regional section meetings, and a series of training courses. The association was recently awarded a contract by FDA and National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements to validate the Top 20 dietary supplements as identified by the AOAC Dietary Supplement Task Group. This will be done through the AOAC Official Methods program, an 8–10 inter-laboratory validation study, with the goal of creating a compendium of reference methods. The association invites industry, government, trade, and international organizations to participate in this global activity. AOAC International, 481 N Frederick Ave., Suite 500, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (phone 301-924-7077, fax 301-924-7089, www.aoac.org), Booth 5637

• Food quality and safety services available include GMPs, third-party auditing services, and HACCP vendor compliance audits. The data are consolidated into a customized report, which is also available via the Web. Food safety training and educational programs will also be highlighted. ASI Food Safety Consultants, 7625 Page Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63133 (phone 314-725-2555 and 800-477-0778 ext. 308, fax 314-727-2563, www.asifood.com), Booth 2871

• Performance monitoring tools highlighted assure consistent, standards-driven monitoring of, and reporting by, mobile work/inspection workers in the pest control and food safety and public health industries. The company will showcase its Assur family of products, including Assur-FQP™ automation software and hardware for performing any type of food safety–related process from field to fork; Assur-Health & Safety™ automated support and monitoring for public water systems, disease vector control, foodservice, and food preparation; and PestAssur™ control system that directs the performance of anti-pest and IPM programs, audits performance of every task, and generates reports to the service provider, the client, and to regulatory agencies. Assured Performance Monitoring Inc., 36 Toronto St., Toronto, Ontario M5C-2C5, Canada (phone 416-410-6114, fax 416-848-1241, www.apm-services.com), Booth 2382.

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• New blending procedures for allergenic products, genetically modified, and non-genetically modified products are available from this dry-ingredients custom-blending company. All products are packaged to the customer’s specifications with or without private labeling and shipped when and where they are needed. The company will also be celebrating its 25th anniversary of the its founding. Blendex Co., 11208 Electron Dr., Louisville, KY 40299-3828 (phone 800-BLENDEX, fax 502-267-1024, www.blendex.com), Booth 5753

• Spray drying and contract manufacturing services will be highlighted. The company specializes in custom spray drying of oils and emulsions, high-fat systems, and encapsulated flavor systems. Brady Enterprises Inc., 167 Moore Rd, P.O. Box 890099, East Weymouth, MA 02189-0002 (phone 781-337-5000, fax 781-337-9338, www.bradyenterprises.com), Booth 4466

• Solutions and partnerships for the food industry include activities in extrusion for ready-to-eat cereals, pet food, ingredients, aquafeed, and snacks. The focus is on twin-screw cooking and forming, fluid-bed drying, size reduction, and mixing. Other equipment processes include pasta, chocolate, and grain products. Buhler Inc., PO Box 9497, Minneapolis, MN 55440-9497 (phone 763-847-9900, fax 763-847-9911, www.buhlergroup.com), Booth 2565

• Successful scientific and global regulatory strategies for the food and dietary supplement industries are the subject of services offered. They include safety assessments, expert scientific reviews, preparation of regulatory notifications and submissions—e.g., food additive, Generally Recognized As Safe, and New Dietary Ingredient submissions—dietary intake/exposure estimates, substantiation of health-related claims, and facilitation of global regulatory approval. Cantox Health Sciences International, 2233 Argentina Rd., Mississauga ON L5N 2X7, Canada (phone 905-542-2900, fax 905-542-1011, www.cantox.com), Booth 1858

• Microbiological and chemical testing services available include problem solving, analyses, consultation, quality control and assurance, and product and process development for prepared, refrigerated, and frozen foods. Specialty areas include nutritional analyses, vitamin assays, extraneous matter, pesticides, residuals, water, vanilla, olive and vegetable oils, can seam analysis, and chloramphenicol. Pathogen testing is also available. Certified Laboratories Inc., 200 Express St., Plainview, NY 11803 (phone 516-576-1400, fax 516-576-1410, www.800certlab.com), Booth 626

• Professional publications, CDROMs, and videos relating to the food science industry will be exhibited. C.H.I.P.S., 10777 Mazoch Rd., Weimar, TX 78962 (phone 979-263-5683, fax 979-263-5685, www.chipsbooks.com), Booth 1113

• Contract manufacturing and custom blending services will be exhibited. Compact Industries, 3945 Ohio Ave., Saint Charles, IL 60174 (phone 800-513-4262, fax 630-513-9655, www.compactind.com), Booth 4508

• Software products for sensory and consumer science are designed to provide product development solutions. Products include Compusense® Five, Compusense QC, and Compusense Commuter. The company also conducts contract research. Compusense Inc., 111 Farquhar St., Guelph ON N1H 3N4, Canada, (phone 519-836-9993, 519-836-9898, www.compusense.com), Booth 2654

• Pest management services available to the food processing industry include the Signature Care program, which features a true IPM approach, certified IPM specialists, training for personnel, extensive service coverage, quick response time, and a guarantee. The company will also highlight its recent edition to the video training series, “When Words Are Not Enough,” a drama that stresses the importance of good documentation practices. The video complements the training video, “Good Documentation Practices.” Copesan—Specialists in Pest Solutions, 3490 N. 127th St., Brookfield, WI 53005 (phone 262-783-6261, fax 262-783-6267, www.copesan.com), Booth 4762

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• Educational programs for degrees in food science will be highlighted. Research and extension programs focus on improving the wholesomeness, quality, and availability of food supplies and transferring research-based information and technology to consumers and the food systems of New York State, the nation, and the world. Two pilot plants capable of a wide range of food processing operations are open to clients from the food industry, government, and universities. Cornell Institute of Food Science, Dept. of Food Science, Ithaca, NY 14853-7201 (phone 607-255-7912, fax 607-254-4868, www.nysaes.cornell.edu/cifs/), Booth 2652

• Analytical testing services include nutrients, stability, microbiology, phytochemicals, residues, product container/enclosure (food packaging), raw materials, botanicals, and method development. The company’s recent $8-million expansion of its food, dietary supplement, and biotechnology testing facilities in Madison, Wis., will be highlighted. Covance Labs., 3301 Kinsman Blvd., Madison, WI 53704 (phone 888-COVANCE, www.covance.com), Booth 3041

• Food science and technology texts and references available include new titles Cheese Rheology and Texture; Food Science and Food Biotechnology; Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients; Beverage Quality and Safety; Handbook of Fermented Functional Foods; and Natural Colorants for Food and Nutraceutical Uses. CRC Press, 2000 Corporate Blvd. N.W., Boca Raton, FL 33431 (phone 561-994-0555 and 800-374-3401, www.crcpress.com), Booth 3817  

• Dry formulating, blending, and packaging services will be highlighted, along with bulk handling and storage of dairy and non-dairy ingredients and a microbiological laboratory for in-house and customer analysis. Also featured will be services for continuous canning and for consumer cans and retort for No. 10 cans and No. 10 flexible pouches. Diehl Inc., 24 N. Clinton St., Defiance, OH 43512-1800 (phone 419-782-5010, fax 419-784-5924, www.diehlinc.com), Booth 5237

• Independent microbiological analyses to assure product integrity, sanitation efficacy, and regulatory compliance will be described. Also highlighted by this full-service laboratory will be customized shelf-life evaluations and predictive modeling to identify and correct issues affecting product stability. DonLevy Laboratories, 1551 E. 89th Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410-7133 (phone 219-736-0472, 219-736-0539, www.donlevylab.com), Booth 1108

• Ingredient handbook series fills the gap between scientific literature and product-specific information provided by suppliers. The Eagan Press Ingredient Handbook Series features 11 easy-to-use handbooks which provide a resource for product developers. The newest title in the series is Hydrocolloids. The information is also available on-line with a subscription to the new Food Developers e-Source. Eagan Press, 3340 Pilot Knob Rd., St Paul, MN 55121 (phone 651-454-7250, fax 651-454-0766, www.aaccnet.org), Booth 5029  

• Environmental sanitation products and services highlighted will include EcoShield, a comprehensive protection program that combines integrated intervention systems with thorough operational efficiencies systems. It delivers customized and integrated plant sanitation programs, including advanced sanitation technologies, food surface treatments, personnel hygiene programs, pest elimination services, and GuardIon food irradiation technologies. Ecolab Inc., 370 N. Wabasha St. N., St Paul, MN 55102 (phone 651-293-2549, fax 651-293-2260), Booth 954

• R&D product development and labeling software, Genesis®, automates and integrates hundreds of tasks, handling everything from nutrient analysis to complicated moisture and fat adjustments. The database tracks 133 nutrient components for more than 26,000 foods and ingredients. Other features include unlimited database expandability, quick, accurate nutrition analysis, user-friendly platform, and a variety of NLEA label formats, including the Supplement Facts panel. ESHA Research Inc., 4263 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97302 (phone 503-585-6242, fax 503-585-5543, www.esha.com), Booth 2354

• Analytical testing services are available for the food, food ingredient, sports nutrition, and dietary supplement industries. The laboratory group combines the testing expertise of Woodson-Tenent Laboratories and Alpha Laboratories to provide analytical chemistry and microbiology services. Capabilities include nutrient testing (vitamins, minerals, proximate); nutrition labeling; acrylamide; trans fatty acids; amino acids; GMO detection; enzymes; microbiology; allergen testing; lipid and fatty acid assays; meat speciation; authenticity/adulteration testing; and botanical and herbal testing. Eurofins Scientific Inc., 1331 Union Ave., Ste. 1500, Memphis, TN 38104 (phone 901-272-7511, fax 901-272-2926, www.Eurofins.com), Booth 4063

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• Software exhibited includes Nutritionist Pro™ Food Labeling, which helps create and design camera-ready Nutrition Facts labels guaranteed to meet all requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations. The product is available as an addon module to Nutritionist Pro, or as a stand-alone product. First DataBank Inc. (phone 800-633-3453 West or 800-428-4495 East, www.nutritionistpro.com), Booth 1774

• Computational fluid dynamics software is available for virtual experimentation and consulting services. CFD is used by various industries for virtual experiments on computers to predict fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, chemical reactions, and phenomena such as microbial kill and non-thermal processing. CFD virtual experimentation provides shorter process development cycles, shorter time to market, and fewer pilot-plant trials. It is also routinely used for troubleshooting and optimization of existing processes and equipment. Typical applications include mixing, extrusion, drying, baking, thermal processing, aseptic processing, and sterilization. Fluent Inc., 10 Cavendish Ct., Lebanon, NH 03766-1442 (phone 603-643-2600, fax 603-643-3967, www.fluent.com), Booth 4268

• Services assisting with food allergen issues include assays to detect the presence of peanut, almond, walnut, egg, casein, soy, sesame, and whey in selected foodstuffs. Confidential consultation regarding processing issues involving allergenic foods is also available, as is access to an extensive food allergy database. Food Allergy Research & Resource Program, 143 Food Industry Complex, Lincoln, NE 68583-0955 (phone 402-472-4430, fax 402-472-4474 www.farrp.org), Booth 1216

• Food Marketing & Technology magazine has been completely redesigned to meet the needs of the modern food industry. The magazine includes topics the industry wants to read about and reaches the decision makers in Europe and the Asian Pacific regions. Food Marketing & Technology, Blumenstr. 15, Nuremberg, Bavaria D-90402 (phone 49-911-2018215, fax 49-911-20-18100, www.harnisch.com), Booth 2274

• Food science and technology books and journals exhibited include Viewpoints and Controversies in Sensory Science and Consumer Product Testing; Dry-Cured Meat Products, Open Dating of Foods, Verocytotoxigenic E. coli, Dictionary of Flavors, and Viewpoints and Controversies in Sensory Science and Consumer Product Testing. Food & Nutrition Press Inc., 6527 Main St., Trumbull, CT 06611 (phone 203-261-8587, fax 203-261-9724, www.foodscipress.com), Booth 5726

• Technical and business assistance for the food industry is available on a confidential basis. Pilot-plant services (extrusion, bakery, dehydration, dairy, meat, fruits and vegetables) assist in the transition between benchtop product development and actual manufacturing. Laboratory services available include benchtop product development. Support services include chemical, microbiological, and sensory laboratories. Business development services highlighted will include consulting services, entrepreneur assistance, and identification of custom processors. Food Processing Center, 143 Food Industry Complex, Lincoln, NE 68583-0930 (phone 402-472-2832, fax 402-472-1693, fpc.unl.edu), Booth 1216

 • Workshops and conferences on HACCP, verification, and validation, IDV, thermal process development and control, and consumer complaint handling will be described. The Food Processors Institute is the education provider for the National Food Processors Association. Publications and instructional materials for the continuing education of food industry personnel will also be highlighted. Food Processors Institute, 1350 I St. N.W., Washington, DC 20005 (phone 202-393-0890, fax 202-639-5932, www.fpi-food.org), Booth 2663

• Safety services provided by the winner of the National Meat Association’s 2003 Supplier of the Year Award will be exhibited. Gina Bellinger, President and founder of Food Safety Net Services Ltd., and her staff were named the winner “professionalism of the highest caliber and respect in the industry.” The recipient of this award is selected by NMA General Members, firms that interact with suppliers throughout the year. Food Safety Net Services Ltd., 221 W. Rhapsody, San Antonio, TX 78216 (phone 210-477-3626, fax 210-525-1702, www.food-safetynet.com), Booth 2332

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• Custom nutrient premix system development is available for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Premixes allow manufacturers to develop products with a comprehensive selection of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, nucleotides, nutraceuticals, and other specialty ingredients. The nutrient systems are custom formulated to meet the needs of each customer. Premixes in liquid or powder form can be designed to develop products that target particular demographic markets and condition specific health concerns. Fortitech, 2105 Technology Dr., Schenectady, NY 12308 (phone 518-372-5155, fax 518-372-5599, www.fortitech.com), Booth 4351

• Custom food equipment development is available, from concept development through design, building, debugging, installation, and integration. Products and equipment (including proprietary rights and patents) developed with customer funds are assigned to the customer. Confidentiality is guaranteed. Foster-Miller, 195 Bear Hill Rd., Waltham, MA 02451 (phone 781-684-4172, fax 781-290-0693, www.foster-miller.com), Booth 334

• Functional foods magazine will be exhibited. This industry publication combines in-depth news and analysis, marketing and business trends, and product, ingredient, and company information. Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals, 1401 Pearl St., Ste. 200, Boulder, CO 80302 (phone 303-998-9462, fax 303-939-9886, www.newhope.com/ffn/index.cfm), Booth 804

• Biotech testing and research services include GMO testing by PCR and ELISA. Highlighted services include chemical and microbiological testing and HACCP, GMP, and Identity Preservation support for the food and agricultural industries. GeneScan USA Inc., 101 Woodland Hwy, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (phone 504-398-0940, fax 504-398-0945, www.gmotesting.com), Booth 5325

• Food and beverage industry information is provided in a comprehensive resource. Thomas Food & Beverage Market Place, a three-volume set, details more than 40,000 food and beverage manufacturers, suppliers, transportation firms, warehouses, importers, exporters, wholesalers, distributors, brokers, information sources, and more. It is available in print, on CD-ROM, and in an online database. Also highlighted will be Food Bytes by the Month, a monthly e-mail newsletter. Grey House Publishing, 185 Millerton Rd., Millerton, NY 12546 (phone 518-789-8700, fax 518-789-0556, www.tfir.com), Booth 4824

• Culinary services for all product categories will be demonstrated by Certified Master Chef Michael Robins, the company’s Director of Culinary Services. Other services available include blending and packaging. GSC Blending Co., 3600 Atlanta Industrial Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30331 (phone 800-453-9997, fax 404-696-4546), Booth 3955

• Food safety services available include irradiation and sterilization processing employing gamma, e-beam, x-ray and EtO technologies. Processing services for spices, herbs, botanicals, food packaging, and pet treats will also be highlighted. GUARDiON, IBA Food Safety Div., P.O. Box 17349, Memphis, TN 38187-0349 (phone 901-850-5331, fax 901-850-5332, www.GUARDiONsafe.com), Booth 865

• Research and development, training, food safety, and auditing services available include product and process development, product shelf-life determination and optimization, packaging testing and evaluation, sensory evaluation, pilot-plant and scale-up testing, small scale copacking, food safety facilitation and accreditation, and a variety of food industry and technical training programs. New additions include nutrition labeling services and consultation. Guelph Food Technology Center, 88 McGilvray St., Guelph, ON N1G2W1, Canada (phone 519-821-1246, fax 519-836-1281, www.gftc.ca), Booth 2382

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• IFT’s International Food Safety and Quality Conference and Expo, which will be held November 5–7, 2003, in Orlando, Fla., brings the world’s leading food experts from industry, academia, and government together to address the mounting challenges facing the food science and technology community. The three-day conference provides a forum for comprehensive analysis of the issues, promoting a focused and effective exchange about safety and quality among food-related professionals. The two-day expo will feature exhibits by leading suppliers of instruments, tools, materials, professional services, and processing and packaging technologies, all designed to protect and ensure food safety and quality. IFT International Food Safety and Quality Conference and Expo, 525 W. Van Buren St., Ste. 1000, Chicago, IL 60607 (phone 312-782-8424, fax 312-782-0045, www.iftfoodsafety.org), Booth 3361

• Ingredient solutions expertise is available for sourcing, blending, logistics, and quality assurance. Assistance is available for identifying and procuring the best ingredients, providing blending and warehousing services that save both procurement and labor expense, and a host of supply-chain solutions that allow customers to concentrate on the core parts of their businesses. Industrial Food Ingredients, 46 E. 4th St., St. Paul, MN 55101-1109 (phone 651-222-1256, fax 651-222-4495, www.industrialfoodingredients.com) Booth 5630

• Distance education courses on food regulation and international food law will be described. They will give lawyers and scientists the big picture on laws regulating food safety, biotechnology, organic food, health claims, labeling, irradiation, etc. Students anywhere in the world can access the courses, which are delivered completely over the Internet. Courses start September 2, 2003, and January 5, 2004, and run 11–14 weeks. Institute for Food Laws & Regulations,165C National Food Safety & Toxicology Center, East Lansing, MI 48824 (phone 517-355-8295, fax 517-432-1492, http://vu.msu.edu/preview/anrifl), Booth 3178

• Information products and services on food science, food technology, and human nutrition will be highlighted, including Food Science and Technology Abstracts (FTSA). A new Web site, www.FoodScienceCentral.com, will also be highlighted. The site offers free products and services, including feature articles, mini reviews, regular news updates, Web site reviews, and a searchable database of food-related Web sites. Also new this year is FSTA Direct, the full FSTA database available via its own Web platform direct from IFIS for the first time. International Food Information Service (IFIS), Lane End House, Shinfield Rd., Reading Berkshire RG2 9BB, United Kingdom (phone +44 118 988 3895, fax +44 118 988 5065, www.FoodScienceCentral.com), Booth 4727

• Custom blending services that produce liquid, paste, or powder blends will be described. International Foodcraft Corp., 1601 E. Linden, Linden, NJ 07036 (phone 908-862-8810 and 800-875-9393, fax 908-862-8825, www.intlfoodcraft.com), Booth 4768

• Developing value-added applications for food industry by-products is the main service highlighted by this animal feed manufacture company. Costly by-products can be turned into revenue streams. Services include convenient and timely pick up of by-products, drop trailers, and collection modules. All relationships are confidential, and all by-products are used strictly for use in animal feed. International Ingredient Corp., 4240 Utah St., St Louis, MO 63116 (phone 314-776-2700, fax 314-776-3395, www.iicag.com), Booth 705

• Sample preparation services for food control and microbiological analysis using the BagSystem® line will be exhibited. Interscience Laboratories Inc., RT 3 Industrial Park, Weymouth, MA 02188 (phone 781-682-9033, fax 781-682-9035, www.intersciencelab.com), Booth 3773

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 • Halal supervision, certification, and consulting services are available for food products, ingredients, nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Services are provided in North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and North and West Africa. Halal Consumer magazine will also be highlighted. Islamic Food & NutritionCouncil, 5901 N. Cicero, #309, Chicago, IL 60646 (phone 773-283-3708, fax 773-283-3973, www.ifanca.org), Booth 4864

• Testing, auditing, and certification services are available for nutraceuticals, isoflavones, polyphenolics, fats and oils, beverages, grains, oilseeds, sugar and sugar products, milk and dairy products, meat and poultry products, spices, vitamins, animal feeds, and aflatoxins/mycotoxins. Capabilities include chemical analysis, baking-lab tests, monographs, amino acids profile, and GMO content and identification, as well as HAACP global certification, auditing, testing and inspection services for processed foods, packaged foods, additives, and bulk agricultural cargos. ITS Caleb Brett/Labtest, 2200 W. Loop S., Houston, TX 77027 (phone 713-407-3500, fax 713-407-3594, www.itscb.com), Booth 5317

• Print and electronic publications displayed will include scientific and technical books, journals, textbooks and education materials for colleges, universities, professionals, and consumers. John Wiley & Sons, 111 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030 (phone 201-748-6046, fax 201-748-6617, www.wiley.com), Booth 5518

• Master of Agribusiness degree program is designed for food and agribusiness professionals. The award-winning program is delivered executive-style via Internet and CD-ROM technology. Current students reside in 30 states and 7 foreign countries, and represent every segment of the food chain. Students complete the program in 30 months while working full-time. The program collaborates with four international universities to create a course detailing the food and agribusiness industry with a non-U.S. perspective. Kansas State University Master in Agribusiness, 342 Waters Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506 (phone 785-532-4495, fax 785-532-6925, www.mab.ksu.edu), Booth 4855

• Contract research and product development services available include pre-clinical to clinical trials, data analysis, and research consultation. Also available are screening techniques to develop nutraceutical and functional food products to the point where they are ready to manufacture and market. KGK Synergize Inc., 255 Queens Ave., Suite 1030, London, ON N6A 5R8, Canada (phone 519-438-9374, fax 519-438-8314, www.kgksynergize.com), Booth 5514

• Kosher supervision and certification services offered by a member of the Association of Kashrus Organizations will be described. KOAOA—Kosher Overseers, P.O. Box 10209, Beverly Hills, CA 90213 (phone 323-870-0011, fax 323-567-4371, www.kosher.org), Booth 5722

• Information and technical support services highlighted include worldwide regulatory advice. Web-based service Global Food Markets features market data for 20 product sectors in individual countries in Europe (including Russia), South America, and Asia, plus company profiles. Leatherhead Food International, Randalls Rd., Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7RY, United Kingdom (phone +44 13-72376761, fax +44 13-72286228, www.leatherheadfood.com), Booth 3162

• Malaysian palm and palm kernel oil services, including customer support and technical advice, are available to users and potential users in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. The office also acts as one-stop information center for Malaysian palm and palm kernel oil products. Related publications will also be highlighted. Malaysian Palm Oil Board, 3516 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008 (phone 202-572-9719, fax 202-572-9783), Booth 2930.

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• Chemical and microbiological analyses for the food and environmental industries will be exhibited. Additional highlighted services include shelf-life studies, nutrition labeling, wastewater testing, rapid microbiological testing, and analysis of FDA-detained product. Michelson Laboratories, 6280 Chalet Dr., Commerce, CA 90040 (phone 562-928-0553, fax 562-927-6625, www.michelsonlab.com), Booth 4755

• Diversified analytical services available to the food and consumer products industries include label verification analyses and method development for dietary supplements and herbal products. Food chemistry analyses services include nutrition labeling, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, sugar profile analysis, filth, and heavy metals. Shelf-life studies, microbial challenge studies, and pathogen monitoring programs are also available. Vendor certification programs and food plant GMP audits will also be highlighted. New services include rapid molecular microbiology, food pathogen, and GMO event testing. Microbac Laboratories Inc., Franklin Corporate Center, Wexford, PA 15090 (phone 724-934-5078, fax 724-934-5088, www.microbac.com), Booth 916

• Miniature plant trial services exhibited will include steam injection, tubular or plate heating, focused microwave heating, in-line homogenization, ultra-clean filling, and more. MicroThermics Inc., 3216-B Wellington Ct., Raleigh, NC 27615 (phone 919-878-8045, fax 919-878-8032, www.microthermics.com), Booth 3548

• Chemical and microbiological testing available for the food and nutritionals industry include testing for mercury and other chemicals and microbes, as well as various analytical services. Miller Labs, 1675 W. 2750 S, Ogden, UT 84401 (phone 801-627-3050, fax 801-612-9191), Booth 4652

• Independent laboratory testing services include confidential microbiological, organic, and inorganic analyses, as well as PCR testing for Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and E. coli O157:H7. Confirmed next day results for Salmonella and E. coli. Confirmed results for Listeria are available in 48 hr or less. Minnesota Valley Testing Laboratories, 1126 N. Front St., New Ulm, MN 56073 (phone 800-782-3557 and 507-354-8517, fax 507-359-2890, www.mvtl.com), Booth 5413.

• New products information will be described. Included are consumer intelligence and the Global New Products Database (www.gnpd.com). Consultant services are also available for independent research. Mintel, 213 W. Institute Pl., Chicago, IL 60610 (phone 312-932-0400, fax 312-932-0469, www.mintel.com), Booth 726

• Halal certification services available include consulting services for resolving technical issues about food products, ingredients, and processing in formulating new or existing food products regarding Halal certification for domestic and international markets. Educational services concerning Islamic dietary requirements for Halal food products are also available. Muslim Consumer Group, P.O. Box 8538, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (phone 847-722-8961, fax 847-392-8960, www.muslimconsumergroup.com), Booth 4168

• Food safety research and education services described will include a GMP pilot plant, high-pressure processing, ultraviolet radiation, thermal processing, magnetic thermometry, and microbiological and instrumental analysis. National Center for Food Safety & Technology, 6502 South Archer Rd., Summit-Argo, IL 60501 (phone 708-563-1576, fax 708-563-1873, www.ncfst.iit.edu), Booth 2679

• Kosher certification services available include production and product development assistance and Web site capabilities for generating ingredient approvals and kosher certificates on-line. Kof-K Kosher Supervision, 201 The Plaza, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (phone 201-837-0500, fax 201-837-0126, www.kof-k.org), Booth 4724

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• High-pressure processing studies are among the research and development services exhibited. High-pressure processing allows food processors to offer consumers safer, fresher-tasting, more nutritious products with the added value of a longer shelf life. It destroys pathogens and spoilage organisms using pressure instead of the traditional method of high temperature or added chemicals. Process validation studies help determine optimum processing conditions. Other services include expertise in product and process development, sensory and marketing research, chemistry, and microbiology. The National Food Laboratory Inc., 6363 Clark Ave., Dublin, CA 94568 (phone 925-828-1440, fax 925-833-9239, www.TheNFL.com), Booth 2762

• Honey research and promotion information available includes generic marketing and advertising programs. Research information is also available on the scientific properties of honey. National Honey Board, 390 Lashey St., Longmont, CO 80501 (phone 303-776-2337, fax 303-776-1177, www.nhb.org), Booth 4424

• Developing foods and processes for space will be described. Developing technologies that enhance space missions and advance commercial food products through cooperative efforts with NASA scientists and technologists, commercial companies, and academic researchers is the goal of this center. NASA Food Technology Commercial Space Center, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50010-8632 (phone 515-296-5384, fax 515-296-6272, www.ag.iastate.edu/centers/ftcsc), Booth 4078

• Software solutions for food safety problems include new tools that address food security needs. Software products featured offer strategic insight to food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, ready-to-eat food servers, educational institutions, and anyone who knows the importance of creating a safe food product. Demonstrations will be given of doHACCP, stepHACCP, knowHAZARDS, doSOP, recordHACCP, doFOODSAFETY, sayDATA, learnHACCP, TPRO, and other software tools. Norback Ley & Associates, 3022 Woodland Trail, Middleton, WI 53562 (phone 608-233-3814, fax 608-233-3895, www.norbackley.com), Booth 329

• Custom culinary creation services for roasted, baked, and seasoned potatoes will be exhibited. The company will highlight several innovative cut styles and sizes and new technology for seasoning application rates. Norsun Food Group, Inc., 8050 Beckett Ridge Dr., Suite 323, West Chester, OH 45069 (phone 800-886-4326, fax 513-870-0971, www.norsun.com), Booth 2352.

• Quality assurance and R&D services for the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries will be exhibited. Services highlighted will be food quality and safety, laboratory, legal and regulatory affairs support, sensory research and training, labeling support, auditing, product development and research support, shelf-life studies, consumer complaints, QA/QC programs, consulting, training and education, nutrition labeling, and investigations. Northland Laboratories, 1818 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, IL 60062 (phone 847-272-8700, fax 847-272-2348, www.northlandlabs.com), Booth 5538

• Chemistry testing services include protein, fat, moisture, ash, and crude fiber, as well as acid and neutral detergent fiber and dietary fiber. Ingredient and product testing is also available for measuring fat quality, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and metals, and pesticide residues. Microbiology laboratory services available include reliable pathogen tests. NP Analytical Laboratories, Checkerboard Square, St Louis, MO 63164 (phone 800-423-6832, fax 314-982-1078, www.npal.com), Booth 2752

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• Nutraceuticals publication covers the dietary supplement, functional foods, nutritional beverages, and sports nutrition industries. Nutraceuticals World provides information on new product launches, marketing trends, ingredient sourcing, packaging, manufacturing equipment, and industry trends. Nutraceuticals World, 70 Hilltop Rd., Ramsey NJ 07446 (phone 201-825-2552, fax 201-825-0553, www.nutraceuticalsworld.com), Booth 2061

• Established and emerging food technologies highlighted include pulsed electric fields, ozone, ultra high pressure, ohmic, electrostatic, aseptic, thermal, extrusion, electronic nose, sensory, and probiotics. Four proximate pilot plants connect dairy, meat, fruit and vegetable, and emerging technology operations. Cutting-edge research advanced by an NSF Center is directed by industry members. Also highlighted will be Oasis, a new student-developed product Ohio State University, Dept. of Food Science and Technology, 2015 Fyffe Rd., Columbus, OH 43210-1007 (phone 614-292-6281, fax 614-292-0218, http://fst.osu.edu), Booth 2277

• Sanitation services available include the AutoClean and AutoFlush systems. The company also offers customized, guaranteed integrated pest management. Orkin Pest Control, Orkin Commercial Services, Atlanta GA 30324, (phone 800 ORKIN NOW, fax 404 888 2012, www.orkin.com), Booth 2373

• Food science software services exhibited include software training, formula development (including least-cost formulation and reverse engineering), and nutrition labeling. The resulting files can be transferred to the clients for use with their own TechWizard™, a computer software program tailor made to meet the needs of those involved in development, quality management, regulation, sale, or manufacture of food products. The company will also introduce Production Wizard™, a program to handle all production batching needs. Owl Software, 503 E. Nifong Blvd., #210, Columbia, MO 65201 (phone 888-621-9063, www.owlsoft.com), Booth 810

• Problem-solving services for the processing and manufacturing of value-added foods will be highlighted. The Penn State Dept. of Food Science Impact Groups include the following centers: Food Manufacturing; Food Safety; Materials as Ingredients; Plant and Mushroom Products; Cocoa, Chocolate, and Confectionery; Dairy Foods Manufacturing; and Family and Community Food Systems. The department is supported at Food Expo by Penn State’s Industrial Research Office (www.techtransfer.psu.edu/iro.html). Pennsylvania State University, Dept. of Food Science, University Park, PA 16802 (phone 814-865-5444, fax 814-863-6132, www.foodscience.psu.edu), Booth 4825

• Regulatory consulting services available help companies avoid regulatory pitfalls or respond more effectively to FDA if a regulatory problem does arise. Featured services include assistance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), registration and listing of products and ingredients, dietary supplements, and acting as a U.S. agent. Phoenix Regulatory Associates Ltd., 21525 Ridgetop Cl., Suite 240, Sterling, VA 20166 (phone 703-406-0906, fax 703-406-9513 www.phoenixrising.com), Booth 1010

• Polymer development services will be highlighted. Polymerica, Inc., 609 Fertilla St., Carrollton, GA 30117 (phone 904-743-2331, fax 904-743-2351, www.polymerica.com), Booth 5953

• Contract packaging services for portion-control liquid and dry products will be highlighted. Recipe development and processing services will also be featured, along with marketing, sales, and distribution capabilities. Portion Pac, 7325 Snider Rd., Mason, OH 45040 (phone 513-459-5209, fax 513-459-5317, www.portionpac.com), Booth 4464

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• Dietary supplement publication will be exhibited. The publication features information on new developments in ingredients, processing, regulatory, and quality control standards regarding dietary supplements and healthy food and beverages. Nutritional Outlook, 11444 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 900, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (phone 310-445-3700, fax 310-445-3799, www.nutritionaloutlook.com), Booth 3176

• Analytical and consultation services available combine state-of-the-art technology with personal service and attention. Services include fatty acid profiles, trans-fat analysis, probiotic/prebiotic analysis, and GMO analysis. Q Laboratories, Inc., 1400 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45214-1606 (phone 513-471-1300, fax 513-471-5600, www.qlaboratories.com), Booth 704

• Milling industry services described include standard-setting flour oxidation and maturing services, vitamin and mineral premixes, micro-ingredient dispensing systems, and on-site field servicing. Research Products Co., P.O. Box 1460, Salina, KS 67402 (phone 785-825-2181, fax 785-825-8908, www.researchprod.com), Booth 3175

• Laboratory and other services available include chemistry, microbiology, sensory, consumer research, pilot plant, nutrition labeling, library, and regulatory compliance services. Although expert at dairy analysis, the lab performs a broad range of routine testing as well as specialty assays. The sensory/consumer research group is experienced in difference testing, acceptance testing, descriptive analysis, and consumer guidance testing. The pilot plant is capable of producing small batch runs in many product categories across a broad range of processing conditions. Web resources are also available. rtech laboratories, 4001 Lexington Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55164, (phone 651-481-2668, fax 651-481-2002, www.rtechlabs.com), Booth 5137

• Product development software WinCHEM is used by product innovators to introduce successful new products to the market faster. The software suite can help companies compress development time by using concurrent new product development methods in which cross-functional teams collaborate to push new products through development and to the market. Other software solutions will also be highlighted. Selerant Corp., 45 Main St., # 708, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (phone 718-260-8037, fax 718-260-8038, www.selerant.com), Booth 4555

• Gene sequencing will be among the new services highlighted. Considered the “gold standard” for microbial identification, gene sequencing provides faster, more accurate and reproducible results than traditional biochemical techniques. Based on rRNA gene sequences, this phylogenetic system eliminates subjective or growth-based test interpretation. Silliker, Inc., 900 Maple Rd., Homewood, IL 60430 (phone 708-957-7878, fax 708-957-1483, www.silliker.com), Booth 1158

• Product development software and services are available to organizations for improving their return on investments in innovation and product development. Accolade software integrates technology and human-based decision support to reduce product development spending waste and accelerate time to market. Sopheon, 2850 Metro Dr., Minneapolis, MN 55425 (phone 952-851-7500, fax 952-851-7766, www.sopheon.com), Booth 5724

 • Food and beverage publications on processing, retailing, and packaging will be exhibited. popular titles include Stagnito’s New Products Magazine, Beverage Industry, Candy Industry, Confectioner, Dairy Field, Industria Alimenticia, Meat Retailer, The National Provisioner, PL Buyer, Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Retailer, Brand Packaging, Flexible Packaging, and Food & Drug Packaging. Stagnito Communications, Inc., 155 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 205, Deerfield, IL 60015, (phone 847-205-5660, 847-205-5680, www.stagnito.com), Booth 2170

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• Kosher supervision services are available worldwide for the integration of complex food technology with kosher laws. The agency will highlight its latest time-saving enhancement for companies, Electronic Letters of Kosher Certification. This service assures efficient, secure transmission of multiple letters of certification, as well as ingredient lists and other pertinent information. Companies are only a click away from the data they need. Star-K Kosher Certification, 122 Slade Ave., Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21208 (phone 410-484-4110, fax 410-653-9294, www.stark.org), Booth 513

• Food safety services in consulting, auditing, and training will be highlighted. Audits and training can be conducted in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French Canadian. The company has added animal welfare audits to the already existing GMP, HACCP verification, quality systems, security, and allergen audits. Steritech, 9191 Towne Centre Dr., San Diego, CA 92122 (phone 858-535-2040, fax 858-535-2043), Booth 1110

• Educational programs exhibited vy Texas A&M University include Research Commercialization, which features two key interacting programs—Texas Licensing Office and Texas Food and Fibers Commission. These programs focus on finding ways to integrate research and development projects across various sites and will encourage multidisciplinary teams aimed at developing intellectual property, which can be commercialized. Intellectual property agreements with third parties for technology owned by the A&M System and by TWU will be negotiated, executed, and managed by offices at the corresponding universities. Also highlighted will be the school’s Institute of Food Science & Engineering’s five Centers of Research Excellence that explain food toxicology, process technologies, consumer behavior, food genomics, fats and oils, and food irradiation. Texas A&M University, 1500 Research Pkwy., Ste. 220A, College Station, TX 77845 (phone 979-862-2032, fax 979-458-3405, ifse.tamu.edu), Booth 4558

• Technology-based consulting services offered by TIAX LLC, formerly Technology & Innovation Group of Arthur D. Little, Inc., will be exhibited. They include market and industry analysis, strategy development and implementation, technology strategy, sensory and consumer insight, and product development. Also, company staff will be presenting papers on “New Product Opportunities in the Alternative Beverage Category” (Paper 89-1) on Tuesday afternoon and “Sensory Effects of Gamma, E-Beam and X-Ray Irradiation on Hamburger and Poultry” (Paper 104D-32) on Wednesday morning. TIAX LLC, 15 Acorn Park, Cambridge, MA 02140 (phone 617-498-5125, www.tiax.biz), Booth 606

• Incorporating dried fruits, nuts, and vegetables will be described by Food Technologist Brian Wiersema. He will provide information on how the company’s products will work with your proposed application. Timber Crest Farms, 4791 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA 95448 (phone 888-374-9325, fax 707-433-8255, www.timbercrest.com), Booth 4859

• Research and testing services exhibited include toxicological and health studies, nutritional and toxicological risk assessment, development and safety of nutraceuticals, EU regulatory procedures, physical stability issues, ingredient modification, novel preservation technologies, quality control, farm-to-fork traceability (authenticity), innovative packaging concepts, and flavor research. TNO Voeding, P.O. Box 360, Zeist Utrecht 3700 AJ (www.voeding.tno.nl), Booth 2724

• Rice products information kit will include facts on the types and forms of rice with their functional, nutritional, textural and flavor characteristics, along with a convenient source list of suppliers of American-grown rice and rice products. Also available will be technical information, product formulation thought-starters, and recently published articles on rice. U.S.A. Rice Federation, 9800 Richmond, Ste. 235, Houston, TX 77042 (phone 713-270-6699, fax 713-270-9021, www.riceprocessing.com), Booth 4462

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• Proprietary and customized formula services are available for a wide variety of products, including oils, shortenings, margarines, butter blends, pan coatings, mayonnaise, dressings, sauces, and soup bases. Ventura Foods LLC, 9009-H Perimeter Woods Dr., Charlotte, NC 28216 (phone 704-598-2444, fax 704-509-2573, www.venturafoods.com), Booth 1117

• Software solutions for manufacturing will be highlighted, including the recently released Version 2.0 of Vicinity software. This release adds MSDS functionality to its feature set, as well as extended lot selection and integration to Microsoft Small Business Manager. Vicinity Manufacturing, 145 Church St., Marietta, GA 30060 (phone 770-421-2467, fax 770-421-8168, www.vicinitymanufacturing.com), Booth 5508

• Analytical laboratory services available include microbiology, molecular biology, food chemistry, residue chemistry, and nutrition labeling. The company is accredited under ISO/IEC 17025-1999, General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories. Warren Analytical Laboratory, 650 ‘O’ St., Greeley, CO 80631 (phone 970-304-7115, fax 970-351-6648, www.warrenlab.com), Booth 3344

• Facility design services for manufacturing and distribution are available. They include total design of new facilities, plant renovations and expansions, master planning services, and remedial design. The primary focus is in the bakery, dairy, meat, and prepared foods industries, with specific engineering expertise in total processing plant design, bulk handling systems, evaporating/drying operations, refrigeration, low-temperature buildings, food processing systems, packaging systems, and controls that meet AIB, USDA, and FDA food plant sanitation requirements. Webber/Smith Associates Inc., 1857 William Penn Way, Lancaster, PA 17601 (phone 717-291-2266, fax 717-291-4401, www.webbersmith.com), Booth 3772

• Site selection services will be highlighted. World Economic Development Alliance, 1425 Greenway Dr., Ste 280, Irving, TX 75038 (phone 214-596-1949, fax 214-441-9208, www.wedanet.com), Booth 5937

• Product development services available include expertise in extrusion, sheeting, baking, frying, popping, and coating. Wyandot Inc., 135 Wyandot Ave., Marion,OH 43302 (phone 800-992-6368, fax 740-382-5584, www.wyandotsnacks.com), Booth 5628

Editor’s note: See the July issue of Food Technology for additional coverage of Food Expo exhibitors whose information arrived too late for inclusion in this issue.

by SARA LANGEN
Assistant Editor