Home > Our Offices > Departments > Food Science > Featured Sites > Food Processing and Tech Pilot Plant [Image: introl1] The Food Processing and Technology Pilot Plant, operated by the Department of Food Science, is dedicated to meat, poultry and seafood processing and packaging research. Facility Request Form The form to complete in order to request a time to use equipment in the Food Processing & Tech Pilot Plant facility. Pilot plant facilities part 2 [Image: Mixer] Pilot plant food processing & packaging instrument list. Shelf life testing [Image: fresh food] Shelf-life testing services a variety of issues for the food manufacture. Food quality monitored through sensorial and instrumental analysis including flavor, texture, color, nutrition changes, at different storage temperatures and handling conditions.  more articles... Pilot plant facilities part 1 [Image: nitrogen deep] All processing instruments in the pilot plant. They include food processing, slaughtering, and packaging facilities. Packaging system development [Image: MAP1] The pilot plant identifies the optimal packaging system (proper combination of material and atmosphere) for your product using analysis and material price. IFT Newletter Articles “Menhaden oil stabilized with soy flour”