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INDuSTRY PRODuCTS to showcase food-processing innovation and to provide opportunities for processors to benefit from the full spectrum of capabilities that exist at its USDA and FDA inspected food incubator. Because airborne cross contamination poses a threat to food safety, the chemical-free AiroCide system, which kills airborne mold, fungi, bacteria and viruses, as well as removes volatile organic compounds (VOCs), provides added protection to enhance quality assurance in the food processing environment. KES Science and Technology became a part of the Rutgers FIC Industry Partners Program during the planning stages of its new food incubator facility. President and chief executive officer of KES, John Hayman III said, “KES was honored to be included as an industry partner with this prestigious institution. Food safety is a most prominent issue for both food handlers and consumers. Preventing airborne cross contamination is an important element to consider in the food processing environment.” Lou Cooperhouse, director of the Rutgers Food Innovation Center, said, “As we developed plans for our new food business incubation facility, we wanted to implement best practices in all aspects of our operation. It is well-recognized in industry that minimizing the potential for airborne contamination is an important component of an effective food safety program, as this can minimize the potential incidence of product contamination by pathogens. Furthermore, the minimization of airborne microorganisms will generally result in an extension of raw material shelf life, and result in improvements in quality and a reduction in food waste. We are extremely pleased to partner with KES, and grateful for the generous donation of this equipment, which we will be pleased to demonstrate to our clients.” The AiroCide system is installed in the microbiology and chemistry labs, the test kitchen, food processing rooms, and in the perishable food storage areas of the Rutgers FIC facility. The AiroCide technology is not a filter and compliments results of filtration systems like HEPA/MERV. The patented technology, integrated with Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO), work in unison to destroy harmful airborne microbes and dismantle volatile organic compounds (VOC). Clinical studies show a sixlog kill rate for microbials and up to 99% removal for VOCs. The AiroCide technology is a FDA listed class II medical device that is also used in health care settings. The “plug and play” technology is also energy efficient, as it was originally designed for the NASA space station program to successfully conduct astroculture experiments that required air free of mold spores and ethylene gas. The FIC facility includes a product development test kitchen, focus group and sensory analysis capabilities, microbiology and chemistry analytical laboratories, state-of-theart distance learning and education equipment, and a complete production area for shared-use food processing. The AiroCide PPT system is used in the perishable foods and beverages industries that include retail (grocery and floral), distribution (produce and floral), food and beverage and analytical laboratories (tissue culture and food processing). The air purifying systems contain the same technology that is used in all AiroCide products that serve multiple industries and applications. KesAir Technologies 678.641.5238 Atlanta, GA www.kesscience.com Nilfisk CFM n these volatile economic times, it is so important that food manufacturers are efficient across the board, especially when it comes to meeting their strict maintenance requirements. It’s all about cleaning smarter, and Nilfisk CFM’s SL vacuum series is engineered to do the job right the first time – saving time and money. Think about it. An army of workers with mops and brooms burns a lot of valuable man-hours. Low-end shop-style vacs waste time breaking down or clogging up and leave 20% of the dust behind. The Nilfisk CFM SL vacuum series, which include the 3SL, 5SL, and 5WSL, meet the twin concerns of cost and performance, featuring solid con- Nilfisk CFM SL Vacuum Series are Affordable and Durable I Be sure to mention, “I read about it in Food Protection Trends”! JANUARY 2009 | FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS 49

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