Almond Board of California’s Technical Expert Review Panel Approves Non-Roasting Bulk Pasteurization Processes from RF Bioc...
July 20 2016 - 2:00AM
Business Wire
Sran Family Orchards is the First Almond Grower
in the United States to Deploy the Newest APEX System’s
Chemical-Free Pasteurization Processes
RF Biocidics today announced that its APEX 85, a newly revamped
chemical-free food safety system that uses specialized radio
frequency technology to significantly reduce the level of harmful
pathogens from foods, received the Almond Board of California’s
Technical Expert Review Panel (TERP) certification for
pasteurization. This certification validates the Company’s
chemical-free pasteurization processes for raw almonds at Sran
Family Orchards at Kerman, CA.
“RF Biocidics is proud to be able to help farmers, growers and
food producers navigate this new era of food safety and federal
regulation,” said Vincent Chun, board member of RF Biocidics, and
Vice President of Allied Minds (LSE: ALM), its parent company.
“Consumer demand and the Food Safety Modernization Act are guiding
the food industry towards organic, chemical-free processes, so APEX
85’s TERP certification is perfectly aligned with the market’s
needs. We believe our radio-frequency technology will be a
compelling alternative for California’s 6,800 almond growers
because it has minimal change to the taste and texture of the
nut.”
Last year’s 639 million pound almond harvest represented the second highest on record.
California is the world’s largest producer of almonds and has been
the beneficiary of a 33 percent spike in United States consumption
in the past five years. RF Biocidics’ newest APEX 85 system helps
growers create a “Goldilocks Effect” when preparing their almonds
as the machine makes it easy to maintain temperatures high enough
to achieve microbial reduction for pasteurization, but not so high
as to roast the almonds. APEX machines safely reduce harmful
pathogens from a wide variety of foods such as nuts, seeds, and
spices, making them safe for consumers.
“This technology is truly a game-changer for the almond industry
and we are proud to be the only processor in the United States with
this validation for natural almonds,” said Lakhy Sran, partner at
Sran Family Orchards. “It brings Sran Family Orchards to the next
level in terms of food safety and enables us to offer our customers
natural almonds with superior, unaltered texture and taste.”
Sran Family Orchards processes organic and conventional almonds
in California’s Central Valley. The farm has been a part of the
almond industry for the past 10 years. The company will use RF
Biocidics’ APEX 85 to manage pasteurization of natural almonds.
While TERP validates the pasteurization, processors are also
interested in meeting consumer demands for good taste and texture.
This new technology allows Sran Family Orchards to accomplish
both.
About RF BiocidicsRF Biocidics manufactures equipment and
develops processes that use specialized radio frequency technology
to significantly reduce the level of harmful pathogens from foods.
The resulting process is an effective, chemical-free, and
environmentally friendly alternative to conventional steam heat or
chemical pasteurization methods. RF Biocidics provides integrated
custom solutions that best meet customers’ immediate and long-term
processing goals. RF Biocidics is an Allied Minds company
headquartered in Sacramento, California. www.rfbiocidics.com.
About Allied MindsAllied Minds is a diversified holding
company focused on venture creation within the life science and
technology sectors. With unparalleled access to hundreds of
university and federal labs across the U.S., Allied Minds forms,
funds, and operates a portfolio of companies to generate long-term
value for its investors and stakeholders. Based in Boston, with
nationwide presence in Los Angeles and New York, Allied Minds
supports its businesses with capital, central management, and
shared services. For more information, please visit
www.alliedminds.com.
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