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Monthly News & Updates
August 2021
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FAPC hosts training for food business entrepreneurs
Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center faculty and staff hosted a basic training entrepreneurial workshop to introduce participants to FAPC services and build connections with government and industry professionals.
Business Spotlight
Ludger's Bavarian Cakery

Ludger's Bavarian Cakery is a second-generation family owned business located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The small business started off as a simple made-to-order bakery and has been able to grow into a retail bakery, coffeehouse and cafe due to the loyal support of the local community.

“FAPC has definitely been an integral part of that growth,” said Allison Dickens, owner of Ludger's Bavarian Cakery. “This outstanding group of individuals is an amazing resource and has been a tremendous support to us when we had a product problem we couldn't solve. Anything from supply sourcing to recipe problem solving, they are always helpful! We are grateful for our connection to this organization and, years later, we call them friends!”
Featured Research
Featured Research Project – Antimicrobials and Pre-harvest Food Safety in Cattle

FAPC Food Microbiologist Divya Jaroni’s most recent and on-going project focuses on the development of a direct-fed microbial (DFM) for the reduction of Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) and Salmonella in beef cattle. This project stems from Dr. Stanley Gilliland's Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) cultures repository at Oklahoma State University. Several experiments are being conducted to select LAB for a DFM that could inhibit STEC and Salmonella in the intestinal tract of live cattle. The developed DFM will be further used in cattle feeding trials during phase II of this project. Funding for this project is provided by the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station and OSU Technology Development Center.
Training Highlight
Sticking to the basics: FAPC hosts food labeling training

While standing in a grocery store aisle, a consumer scans the shelves searching for the most appealing product. The seemingly informed shopper checks for the best deals and clutches onto products best suited for personal nutritional needs and health concerns.

However, the biggest threat isn't the extraordinary price or the temptation of the junk food aisle; it’s the misleading food label in plain sight.
Featured Video
Behind the Scenes at FAPC
Gain an inside look of what goes on at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. This video shows the behind the scenes moments of the many activities taking place at FAPC, from product development in the pilot plant, lab research, meat processing to food safety training and other workshops.
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Don't mind us, just checking out our reflection 😉
Reflecting on the busy month as the FAPC team continues to support the food and agricultural business sectors of Oklahoma while increasing food safety for consumers.

From trainings and workshops to tours and events, the FAPC team hosted many events!
The Food Files Podcast & Value-Added Voice Blog
Vault Ice - Small Business Feature

In this episode of The Food Files, Dewey Beene from Vault Ice discusses how FAPC has assisted the small business in the area of food safety, manufacturing and engineering.
Information Breakdown from a Quality Management Specialist

Stephanie Baker, quality management specialist, explains the information in a Certificate of Analysis, which ensures raw material meets the specifications defined by the manufacturing company.
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