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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. US Army (Natick) Soldier Systems CenterA DoD installation responsible for the technology, research, development, engineering, fielding and sustainment of our military's food, clothing, shelters, airdrop systems, and Soldier support items.In the CIFT Spotlight...
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.
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CIFT Restaurant & Food Service Services
CIFT provides the following services for restaurants and food service departments:
Through CIFT's Local Initiatives, local restaurants and school systems are connected with farmers interested in growing and selling requested items to these establishments.
They collaboratively determine varieties grown, pricing, packaging, and delivery schedules in an effort to enhance freshness, nutritional value, and quality for consumers -- while supporting and enhancing local business efforts. Fresh Sheets are updated weekly with available produce and distributed to chefs interested in obtaining local produce for their menus.
Good worker hygiene and proper sanitation are critical within all food handling establishments. Information and programs are designed to relate the issues associated with not complying with approved practices. Training sessions and resources are available to communicate the importance of food safety and how to protect employees, consumers, and business operations.
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