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2 5 M o n d a y, J u l y 1 5 , 2 0 1 3 F o o d M a g i c D a i l y MMB: Industrial Test Systems, Inc (ITS) is an American manufacturer of test strips, kits and instrumentation that have revolutionized global water testing. ITS developed over 100 tests and proprietary chemistries, many cov- ered by U.S. and world-wide patents and USEPA approved, compliant and verified tests. We pride ourselves in developing field tests that make com- plex chemistry simple and environ- mentally friendly. FMD: What makes your company unique? MMB: The numerous patented tech- nologies and fast, safe testing, but most importantly our facility. Industrial Test Systems, Inc (ITS) the latest manufacturing and packaging equipment with QC, R+D laboratories, sales and marketing departments in one central location. Products pro- duced by ITS undergo multiple, strin- gent QC inspections before products are delivered to the customer. We recently had an independent laboratory study show comparable, even greater accuracy between our test strips and the leading brand. Our products can be easily customized and packaged in foil packets and bottles of 10, 25, or 50 test strips, depending on product. FMD: What particular products will you be showcasing at the IFT Show? MMB: We'll be highlighting our line of handheld eXact Micro Photometers. These new photometers use no glass and are safe to use in food process areas. They give fast and accurate results for any water quality parameter Industrial Test Systems (Cont'd. from p. 1) incorporating an easy three-step testing method using patented reagent test strip technology. It's the perfect tool for vegetable/produce washing, processing equipment and facility sanitizing regulations. Our new visual test strips for Quaternary "QUATS" Ammonia and Peracetic Acid are also popular in the food market. FMD: How can our readers learn more about Industrial Test Systems and your unique products? MMB: Visit our show booth 759 at IFT 2013. We'll have free product giveaways, demonstrations and information on our products. For more information, visit www .sensafe.com, call 800-861-9712, email its@sensafe.com and be sure to visit booth 759. be discovered. Very little is known about the saskatoon berry, which is grown in the great white north of North America. This deep purple fruit, packing a punch of health attributes, has been Canada's best kept secret when it comes to the increasingly popular superfruits. Saskatoon berries are a superfruit with high concentrations of antioxidants and minerals like potassium, iron, cal- cium, magnesium, and vitamin E. Saskatoon berries carry 24 grams of total dietary fiber in each 100 grams of dry matter. There is no doubt about the health benefits of these berries. Manitoba's Agri-Health Research Network is now conducting phase 1 human clinical trials to explore the potential effect of these berries on kidney disease patients and of the natural presence of cycloxygenase inhibitors, similar to those found in the pain reliever ibuprofen. Prairie Berries Inc of Keeler, SK is currently investi- gating the potential to use Saskatoon antioxidants as natural medicines for diseases. A study done by C.Hu, B.H.L. Kwok and D.D Kitts concluded that Saskatoon Berries are good source of anthocyanins (Phyto-chemi- cal Antioxidant). The research indicates that Saskatoon berries have higher levels of antioxidants com- pared to more common berries such as strawberries, wild blueberries, and raspberries. Technically, the saskatoon berry (amelanchier alnifolia) is not a berry but a pome fruit, like the apple. Saskatoon berries grow native to the prairie provinces in Canada, and there are 27 known cultivars grown in North America. The saskatoon berry got its name from the Cree inanimate noun "misaskwatomina." Cree is an Prairie Berries (Cont'd. from p. 1) Algonquin language spoken by more than 100,000 people in Canada and is the most spoken of the aboriginal lan- guages in the great white north. Consumers are looking for more natural and healthy fruits to add into their diet, but they don't have to sacri- fice the environment by having to buy imported foreign fruits. While one saskatoon berry tree emits enough oxy- gen to sustain 18 people for a life time, Prairie Berries orchard emits enough oxygen to sustain 1.98 million people for a life time. Tucked away in rural Saskatchewan, Prairie Berries is not only growing but also processing a line of eco-friendly health products such as Saskatoon berry concentrate, powders, juice, puree, dried berries and IQF berries. For more information, visit booth 3729 at IFT 2013, go online to www.prairie berries.com, call 306-788-2018 or email prairieberries@sasktel.net. AK: Woodland Foods is a premier importer and supplier of more than 1,100 specialty, natural food ingredients under the Woodland Foods and D'Allesandro labels to restaurant distributors and commercial kitchens. FMD: What would you say makes your company unique? AK: Woodland Foods specializes in product innovation by offering the highest quality, most flavorful natural products to provide unique food choices through global sourcing and custom blending. We're passionate about finding the most fascinating and delicious ingredients available. And, we've partnered with renowned Chef Jeff Troiola, who has developed a line of truly marvelous flavor com- binations, naturally infused with gourmet flavors that you won't find anywhere else. All our products are GFSI certified. And, we've received A-level certification from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), the highest global food safety standard for receipt, storage, blending, packaging and transport of dry foods and ingre- dients. Each product is all-natural and completely free of additives, artificial flavors or coloring. FMD: Are you introducing any new products? AK: We are. We're featuring yum berries, crunchy fruit products (dry like freeze-dried with a more natural flavor), nora chiles, tamarind powder, black garlic and hemp hearts. In addi- tion to the products themselves, we will be showing our processing capa- bilities by presenting shiitake in all of its forms, including whole, sliced, sliced modified, large kibble, kibble, finely diced, large shake, small shake and powder. We will also be featuring our blending capability that makes Woodland stand out as a supplier of exotic international ingredients. FMD: What products do you see as the hottest this year? AK: The food industry is seeing an increased demand for alternate-diet food products that appeal to those Woodland Foods (Cont'd. from p. 1) looking for gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo diets, and Woodland Foods strives to stay ahead of the trends, so we're excited to bring our whole grain, wheat-alternative flours such as lupin, teff, amaranth and quinoa, in addition to our regularly-available specialty food products. FMD: To what do you attribute your company's success? AK: We are family-owned and operat- ed by people who support the highest level of commitment, open-minded- ness and quality-integrity that it takes to not only be successful but remain relevant in an ever-changing marketplace. FMD: How can our readers find out more about your company? AK: Woodland Foods can be found online at www.woodlandfoods.com, on Twitter @woodlandfoods and through our Facebook page, w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / W o o d l a n d Foods. At IFT, we'll be at booth 3100. We look forward to meeting everyone at the show this year!