We offer a variety of services, including, but not limited to:

• Nutrition Facts Panel Generation and Ingredients Listing. We cannot make labels for dietary supplements.
• Chemical and Physical Testing: pH (acidity), Brix (percent solids), Aw (water activity), Color Analysis, Microbiological Testing
• Process Authority services
• Educational Opportunities for Food Processors such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and Better Process Control School.

Please review this web page for important information on our services and in-state and out-of-state pricing prior to sending any products to the KVAFL.

This website describes the value-added services available at Kansas State University Research and Extension. Our services to our Kansas clients are at greatly reduced costs thanks to support from the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA).

Under Kansas laws, food processed for retail sales must be manufactured in a facility inspected and approved by the KDA. For more information, go to www.agriculture.ks.gov/fsl or contact KDA at (785) 564-6767 or KDA.FSL@ks.gov.

From the Land of Kansas is a benefit-based program, offered by KDA, for Kansas companies to help market and sell Kansas-made products. Enrolling in this program will give you access to reduced prices for many of our services. If you wish to become part of this program or have questions about the various membership benefits, contact the From the Land of Kansas team at (785) 564-6759 or fromthelandofkansas@ks.gov . You must request our services to get a reduced cost on our services.

If you have any questions, please contact us via e-mail (kvafl@ksu.edu) or call at (785) 532-1294. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Sincerely,

Kansas companies are eligible to enroll in the From the Land of Kansas program sponsored by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. This program can help promote your business, big or small, and even help sell your products!

Go to the From the Land of Kansas website to learn eligibility requirements, benefits, and how to enroll.

When you enroll, you must specifically request services from the Kansas Value Added Foods Lab to receive a 30% discount off of our fees.

The GWI Service Laboratory at the University of Missouri analyzes grape juice, wine, and cider samples to support the production of high-quality products across the state. They will also analyze Kombucha products. Customers have access to analytical data as well as consulting through the extension mission of the Grape and Wine Institute.

Contact:

Connie Liu
Email: liugw@missouri.edu
Phone: 573-882-4972