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Food Protection Workshop:
From the Farm to the Table
August 28, 2008 in Tarboro, NC

What the FDA's Food Protection Plan Means to Industry

Learn how to prepare food defense programs with ALERT and CARVER + Shock Software programs. If you are interested in an onsite seminar or would like more information, contact Michael Joyce at (919) 250-1113 or michael_joyce@ncsu.edu.

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Automotive/Metalworking and Industrial Machinery

Food Processing

Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical

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Assembly line in food processing plant Working with NC State University’s Department of Food Science and Food Science extension and outreach, IES contributes to the improvement of North Carolina's and the nation's food processing industries by improving their production processes and safety.

Process efficiency in the food industry may be achieved by incorporating advanced technologies that lower unit costs and improve overall product quality, contributing to higher profits. Agrichemicals, farm machinery, supplies, agricultural construction, distribution and other industries support the food processing industry.

IES seeks ways to work hand in hand with these companies to find ways to reshape production processes around new technologies and help them stay competitive while keeping their workplaces safe and efficient.