Nelson Farms has a knowledgeable and experienced team with decades of experience in the food development and production space. We offer consultation services covering a variety of Shared Use and Value-Added topics:
Incubator & Shared Use Food Processing Facilities
- Equipment Needs
- Personnel Required
- Layout Assistance
- Special Equipment
- Cooler/Freezer Needs
- Storage Requirements
- Records Required/Outlines
- Licenses, Permits Required etc.
Assisting Farmers/Growers in Value Added
- Missions Best for Area
- Facility Layout
- Basic HACCP
- Packaging Needs
- Special Packaging Procedures
- Equipment Needs
- Value Added Techniques
- Wholesale Concepts
One-on-one consultation services are available. A complimentary evaluation of needs is also available.
Contact us for more information.
Other Services
pH Testing
pH Testing in the food industry is a high priority for product quality control and consistency. Testing ensures that food products have an adequate acidity level that will prevent the growth of foodborne pathogens. An adequate pH also helps control the product taste and other properties, and to prolong shelf life. We offer pH testing for $10.00 per product.
Sampling (client has created product and has a shelf stable recipe)
If a client has a recipe that is already developed and needs no other information or consultation, then Nelson Farms will work with them to make a sample of their product/recipe for $100.00 per product. Two samples of each product are included in this fee with the exception of ingredient costs and shipping (if applicable). Sampling involves weighing and recording ingredients and cooking the product sample in the Nelson Farms test kitchen.
Schedule Process Filing
If the product requires a schedule process, Nelson Farms has years of experience in working with Cornell and will gladly assist the client in the application process. The schedule process filing fee is $30.00 which is due prior to sending the information to Cornell.