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An integral part of NASA FTCSC is a core group of Commercial Partners who commit research staff, facilities, and materials to specific product development projects.
The Space Food Challenge—PDF
| English| French | Spanish | German |
The Advanced Food System Challenge—
PDF brochure
Commercial Partnership with the NASA Food Technology Commercial Space Center — PDF Brochure
Sample Letter of Intent for Commercial Partners—| PDF| Word |
Commercial Partner Cash and In-Kind Contributions— Click to enlarge for better viewing
NASA FTCSC Commercial Partners:
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.—Development of a shelf-stable precooked rice product
Tokyo, Japan
Analytik Jena AG—Rapid measurement of food quality by direct measurement of the antioxidant concentrations in foods
Jena, Germany
Arla Foods amba—Three milk-based dairy products: drink, spoonable probiotic product, and cheese
Brabrand, Denmark
American Special Packaging/Alcoa Flexible Packaging, LLC/and Korean Special Packaging —Development of the next generation of space food retortable packaging that is metal free and combustible
Irvine, California
Richmond, Virginia
Seoul, KoreaBiosteam Technologies, Inc.—Development of a chlorine dioxide disinfectant and sanitizer wash for fresh fruits and vegetables for space travel. San Antonio, TX
Biotecgen s.r.l.—Development of rapid microbial detection technologies; evaluation of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts for extended shelf life; and development of nutraceuticals for yogurt, cheese, and fermented and probiotic-containing foods Novoli, Italy
California Dried Plum Board—Suppression of foodborne pathogens and retarding lipid oxidation in cooked meat products by the addition of dried plums; prebiotic benefits and suppression of less desirable microbes in the human intestinal flora by dried plum consumption
http://www.CaliforniaDriedPlums.org
Sacramento, California
East West Medical Research Institute/Mariani Packing Company/Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc.—100 percent fruit carrier fortified with essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutraceuticals
Los Angeles, California; Vacaville, California; and Kearny, New Jersey
Heritage Fare, Ltd.—Fat substitute which can be used as a flavor enhancer and shelf-life extender for ISS and planetary outpost foods
Cleveland, OH
HR Mtn. Sun, Inc.—100 percent natural fruit and vegetable blend bars Hood River, OR
Iowa Soybean Promotion Board/
Soyfoods Council—New soyfood products and processeshttp://www.iasoybeans.com/ispb/
http://www.thesoyfoodscouncil.com/
Urbandale, IA
Kraft Foods, Inc.—Food packaging with reseal technology using advanced materials. Lightweight packaging of foods with no loss of strength via nanocomposite technology. Research on nutrient-bone health relationships
Glenview, IL
MCC, s.a.
(Meiners Commodity Consultants)—Microencapsulation and controlled release of vitamins and mineralsColombier, Switzerland
Microbial-Vac Systems ™, Inc.
(Rocky Mountain Resource Labs, Inc.)—
Novel aseptic wet-vacuum microbial sampler to evaluate surface disinfectionJerome, ID
Microcide®, Inc. — Food grade sequestrants and organic surfactant for cleaning and sanitizing fruits, vegetables, and food processing equipment surfaces
Troy, MI
Monsanto—Improve food production and composition through biotechnology and genetics on earth and on astronauts' diets in space. Explore future crop production on planetary outposts. St. Louis, Missouri
ORBITEC—A HACCP program for fresh plant material produced in space-based growth systems
Madison, WI
Pactech—Design, sampling, testing, and pilot production, of bags, pouches, and flexible packaging
http://www.pactechpackaging.com
Rochester, NY
Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories/MTI BioTech, Inc.—Development of a nutritional beverage designed to maximize maintenance of muscle mass and repair of tissue
Columbus Ohio; Ames, IAScentSational Technologies, LLC—Delivery of encapsulated aroma release technology to NASA food suppliers and packaging material suppliers to enhance NASA food products’ flavor, aroma, and taste
http://scentsationaltechnologies.com
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Triple "F", Inc. —Improved-flavor, soy-based food products; processing soybeans by dry extrusion methods into space food ingredients
Des Moines, IA
Commercial Partners that have Completed their
Commitment to NASA FTCSCAdvanced Analytical Technologies, Inc.—Rapid microbial detection system to ensure food and water safety
Ames, Iowa
Bready International, AB— Development of a bread baking oven suitable for planetary outposts
Malmo, Sweden
Completed April 2003
Hy-Vee, Inc.— Product marketing
West Des Moines, IA
Kemin Americas, Inc.—Evaluate the benefits of antioxidants found in rosemary extract to extend the shelf life of processed food for ISS and planetary outposts
http://www.Kemin.com/industries/index.shtml
Des Moines, IA
Maytag Corporation— Refrigerator designed for fresh fruit, vegetables, and meat extended shelf life
http://www.maytag.com/Newton, IA
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources, Inc. — Natural health products exceptionally rich in phospholipids, antioxidants, and a novel flavonoid Laval, Quebec, Canada
Completed November 2003
Pioneer Hi-Bred, International— Soybean low in saturated fat for healthier products
Johnston, IA
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