EAS will be offering an exclusive Comprehensive Introduction to Dairy Processing seminar March 7-9, 2018 in Logan, UT which will include components of dairy chemistry, microbiology, processing equipment and technology, Grade “A”, FDA & USDA government programs.
With the recent Food Safety Modernization ACT (FSMA) requirements and updated Safe Quality Foods 8.0 (SQF) criteria, the dairy industry is seeing increased compliance requirements for compliance to meet safety guidelines. EAS is the proven choice to address almost every food safety, FSMA, labeling, Grade “A”, USDA AMS Plant Survey Program or compositional challenges encountered by dairy processors in the United States, as well as in other selected regions of the world. EAS’ services to the dairy industry include all applicable requirements of the FDA Food Safety Modernization ACT (FSMA) regulations as well as a number of the Global Food Safety Initiative’s (GSFI’s) Third Party Certification schemes such as Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Price: $1,150
Western Dairy Center Utah State University Nutrition and Food Sciences Building 750 North 1200 East, Room 248A Logan, UT 84322
Thrive Life, LLC is a premier source for healthy, convenient, and cost efficient freeze dried food. There are over 40 steps in their proprietary freeze dry process to make sure the taste, quality and nutrition are exactly how people describe it: amazing!
Project Scope
Thrive Life wanted to obtain their Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification in order to attract new clients and increase sales.
Solution
The University of Utah Manufacturing Extension Partnership (UUMEP) Center staff worked with Jenny Swingle, Director of Strategy, to support their preparation for their SQF audit.
Results
Thrive Life successfully obtained their SQF certification.
Impact
By obtaining their SQF certification, Thrive Life was able to secure $700,000 in manufacturing contracts within the first two months of certification, and will save over $10,000 in annual insurance expenses moving forward.
Client testimonial
“Working with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) at the University of Utah has taken away a lot of the financial and administrative stress from pursuing growth initiatives. They truly feel like a business partner interested and invested in our success. Their staff took the time to personally evaluate our business needs and opportunities to see how their experience and resources could improve our operations. They also provided extensive administrative support required for contract negotiation, project savings, and payment processing. The UUMEP Center is organized, responsive, and has a great team of experienced staff.”
