December News | Shelf Life Testing

December 6, 2013

Planning Time

December is the time for companies to conduct their 2014 planning. This time of the year many clients talk to Erin Smith and Sue Ann Seitz regarding their shelf life testing needs in the area of food products and packaging. The packaging market is constantly changing to keep products fresher for longer periods and to keep the environment healthier. As your packaging changes so does the shelf life of your product. Be sure to maintain your packaging, but keep your product integrity a priority.

Interactive Shelf Life Program

Midwest Labs added a state of the art shelf life program in 2013. This program allows both the client and scientist to be more interactive. The system allows decision points to be introduced that alert both parties immediately when the product falls out of specification. The system compiles all data over time into one convenient report along with data plotting. This plotting of data allows for trends to be seen easily and makes estimating shelf life much more accurate. Please inquire for examples of this easy and interactive program.

Microbiology along with Analytical Chemistry

Midwest Labs is a complete food testing facility, offering both microbiology and analytical chemistry. Midwest is able to design a shelf life that monitors both your food safety and quality needs. Each shelf life if specifically designed by our Food Scientists to meet the varying needs of your product. This process often involves a combination of food safety and quality parameters. Please inquire to get your personalized quote.

Food Laboratory Expansion 2014

A new food laboratory with larger shelf life and chemistry capabilities is currently under construction and will be opening in 2014. Stay tuned for more information.