Special Programs...
USDA-ARS Technology Transfer ProgramUSDA-ARS technology transfer provides a means for moving promising technologies discovered through federal and university research into the public arena where they are developed into marketable products. USDA-ARS accomplishes this by forming partnerships with universities and private sector businesses.
Food SafetyThis page covers food safety issues ranging from safety recalls and safe food handling practices to regulatory guidelines.
Local InitiativesCIFT Local Initiatives include the Farm to School Program, Local Food Manufacturers Program, Agritourism and the Farm to Chef Program.
NOCKThe Agricultural Incubator Foundation's Northwest Cooperative Kitchen (NOCK) is a nonprofit kitchen facility designed to assist entrepreneurial efforts and expand current food-related businesses by providing access to a commercially licensed kithchen.
Northwest Ohio Green Products CenterThe Northwest Ohio Green Products Center is a collaborative effort among several partnering organizations to provide the resources, technical assistance and business expertise to regional entrepreneurs or established manufacturers who currently produce, or plan to produce, green or biobased products.
In the CIFT Spotlight...
The Fresh Sheet is back!!!The Farm to Chef Fresh Sheet is back for the 2008 growing season! Check out the locally grown produce available now. Check the Fresh Sheet weekly for updates.
CIFT 2006 Report to IndustryA report of CIFT's 2006 programs, projects and activities
HHS Food Facilities FDA Registration LetterThere has been some confusion regarding a form letter sent to food facilities by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Ohio MarketMakerAn interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products in Ohio, providing an important link between producers and consumers.
Other Resources...
Current FDA RecallsThe Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has jurisdiction over recalls involving food and pet & farm animal feed. This page is a list of the latest FDA food recall notices.
Current USDA RecallsThe Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspects and regulates meat, poultry products and eggs. This page is a list of the latest USDA food recall notices.
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Local Food Producers at the Product Development Competition Announcement
The Agricultural Incubator Foundation's Northwest Cooperative Kitchen (NOCK) is a nonprofit kitchen facility designed to assist entrepreneurial efforts and expand current food-related businesses by providing access to a commercially licensed kitchen. The producers listed below have utilized the services and resources provided at NOCK. For more information, please visit the NOCK web page.
Sweet Louise, LLC
Randa Sweet
PO Box 757
Holland, Ohio 43528
419.460.5505
Products: Various sauces including a peanut butter chocolate ice cream topping.
Website: http://www.sweetlouisesauces.comWilly's Inc.
Dennis Dickey
13737 Middleton Pike
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
419.823.3200
Products: Fresh & jarred salsa.
Website: http://www.willyssalsa.comSwannee Foods, Ltd.
Jennifer Swan
PO Box 140051
Toledo, Ohio 43614
1.866.577.7926
Product: Swan family recipe barbeque sauce.
Website: http://www.swanneefoods.comThree Brothers Foods Company, LLC
Li Yu
1611 Holloway Road
Holland, Ohio 43528
Products: Chef Yu's Gourmet Sweet & Sour Sauce and Chef Yu's Gourmet Citrus-Ginger Asian Dressing. The family owns the Tea Tree Asian Bistro in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Website: http://chefyus.comStadium Salsa, LLC
Greg Shepherd
15745 Gorrill Rd.
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
419.343.5538
Products: Mild, medium and hot salsas. This is the salsa served at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Ohio.
Website: http://www.stadiumsalsa.com
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