Shelf Life Testing at Midwest Laboratories, Omaha, Nebraska 2013 was a siginficant year for the Midwest Laboratories Food Laboratory. A lot of advancements were made in the area of data management. Clients can now access their data online. In addition, different shelf life scenarios: accelerated, periodic, short-term and long-term can be setup in a more efficient manner. Learn more in the Midwest Laboratories Shelf Life Testing - December 2013 Update. Learn why Midwest Laboratorires continues to grow in the area of food testing and why 2014 looks to be an even bigger year for food testing and enhanced client reporting. Contact Erin or Sue Ann ofr more information regarding shelf life testing or other food analysis needs. For additional information, online, check out the Midwest Laboratories Main Site at http://www.midwestlabs.com Midwest Laboratories | Omaha, Nebraska 402-334-7770

1. December News | Shelf Life Testing
December 6, 2013
Planning Time
December is the time for companies to conduct their 2014 planning. This time of the year many
clients talk to Erin Smith and Sue Ann Seitz regarding their shelf life testing needs in the area of
food products and packaging. The packaging market is constantly changing to keep products
fresher for longer periods and to keep the environment healthier. As your packaging changes
so does the shelf life of your product. Be sure to maintain your packaging, but keep your
product integrity a priority.
Interactive Shelf Life Program
Midwest Labs added a state of the art shelf life program in 2013. This program allows both the
client and scientist to be more interactive. The system allows decision points to be introduced
that alert both parties immediately when the product falls out of specification. The system
compiles all data over time into one convenient report along with data plotting. This plotting of
data allows for trends to be seen easily and makes estimating shelf life much more accurate.
Please inquire for examples of this easy and interactive program.
Microbiology along with Analytical Chemistry
Midwest Labs is a complete food testing facility, offering both microbiology and analytical
chemistry. Midwest is able to design a shelf life that monitors both your food safety and quality
needs. Each shelf life if specifically designed by our Food Scientists to meet the varying needs
of your product. This process often involves a combination of food safety and quality
parameters. Please inquire to get your personalized quote.
Food Laboratory Expansion 2014
A new food laboratory with larger shelf life and chemistry capabilities is currently under
construction and will be opening in 2014. Stay tuned for more information.