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Ensure the quality and safety of your products through proven programs for managers and plant employees.

Silliker in-plant and public courses, based on our industry-leading food microbiology expertise, provide managers and supervisors with information on today's most critical food micro safety issues. Our instructors are experts who use real-life examples to provide you and your staff with the theoretical and practical information you need to produce safer, higher quality products.

We can help you meet your training, scheduling and budget needs with cost-effective customized programs offered in single or multi-day formats on microorganisms of concern, effectiveness/sanitizing of specific soils, surfaces and systems, and proper handling of cleaning chemicals.

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Silliker and EduNeering Introduce New Blended Learning Solution to the Food Industry

Silliker, Inc. Appoints Program Manager for Education Services 

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Silliker, Inc. Appoints Dr. Gustavo González Program Manager for Education Services

Homewood, IL – December 1, 2004 – Dr. Gustavo González was named Education Program Manager for SILLIKER, Inc. He is responsible for managing public course curriculum, preparing customized courses, coordinating technical instructors, and expanding Spanish language offerings of Silliker education services and products. He reports to Education Director C.J. Reynolds.

Before joining Silliker, Dr. González served as an Extension Meat Associate, Department of Animal Science, at Iowa State University. In this role, he provided educational and consulting services to food processing companies in Iowa. González obtained a Ph.D. and M.S. in meat science from ISU. Prior to ISU, he worked for an agricultural business agency and the second largest meat company in Mexico. A native of Mexico, González possesses an extensive background in meat processing, food safety, and HACCP programs.

“Gustavo will bring an excellent technical and regulatory perspective, combined with practical in-plant experience and training expertise,” said Reynolds. “He will be instrumental in developing education programs that help our clients meet their food safety and quality assurance objectives.”

To contact Gustavo, call 708/ 957 7878 or email him at gustavo.gonzalez@silliker.com.

For more press information contact: John Williams Jr., SILLIKER, Inc.  708/ 957 7878. 

NEW “Controlling Food Allergens in the Plant” training program.
Homewood, IL – November 11, 2004 – “Controlling Food Allergens in the Plant,” a new employee training program developed by Silliker, Inc. and the Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP) at the University of Nebraska, delivers the most current industry knowledge to help companies enhance their in-plant allergen training sessions.

According to estimates, eleven million people in the U.S., both young and old, suffer from food allergies. Although they affect only a small portion of our population, the health implications can be serious. Allergic reactions lead to about 29,000 emergency room visits and 150 – 200 estimated deaths each year, according to a Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology report.

An effective employee training program can help prevent these serious problems. The comprehensive Silliker-FARRP training program video visually communicates allergen-specific Good Manufacturing Practices – from checking raw material receipt to formulation to cleaning and sanitation practices. To facilitate discussions about plant specific programs, the video is divided into sections and includes questions to help create a customized training session.

The video is accompanied by a CD, which contains the Instructor Guide, reproducible employee workbook, 15-question quiz and attendance sheet. By using the materials on the CD, managers can expand the program with plant-specific information and print quantities for each training session.

 Ideal for new hires and experienced workers, “Controlling Food Allergens in the Plant” will help companies achieve their allergen training goals. The $225 training program is being introduced in English and Spanish.  In addition, Silliker and FARRP have adapted the program to meet the needs of Australian and French companies (The French program is in French).  
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In 2004, after many conversations with food industry executives, Silliker Education Services and FARRP began working together to develop a new employee training program to assist the food industry. The new video and materials combine FARRP’s technical expertise in allergen control issues and Silliker experience in employee training video production. The new program will help supervisors and managers communicate key principles and practices to employees to improve the effectiveness of their in-plant allergen control programs.

FARRP

Headquartered at the University of Nebraska, the Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP) is the preeminent food allergen testing, consulting and research organization in the United States.  Among other services, FARRP provides technical consultation and educational conferences on food allergens for the food industry.

SILLIKER, INC.

With 25 labs in 10 countries, Silliker, Inc. provides consulting, testing, auditing, research and training services that help ensure food safety and nutrition worldwide. Silliker is recognized for its expertise in providing recommendations that help identify operational problems, anticipate areas of concern, and institute practical controls associated with food safety and quality risks.

FARRP Perspective on Industry Training Needs

Over the past 10 years, FARRP experts have conducted numerous allergen training programs at manufacturer locations on topics including allergen control strategies.  According to Sue Hefle, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Co-Director of FARRP, most companies face common challenges in maintaining effective allergen control during receiving, storage, formulation, processing and packaging operations.

Training is a vital component of successful allergen management. A successful allergen training program can enhance employee knowledge of allergenic ingredient control strategies and improve employee performance, resulting in improved job satisfaction, high level of productivity, reduced turnover, and greater success in food safety and quality programs.

For more information contact: Jessica Sawyer-Lueck, SILLIKER, Inc.  708-957-7878.

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Silliker and EduNeering Introduce New Blended Learning Solution to the Food Industry
Partnership Announced at Food Safety Summit

Washington, D.C. – March 18, 2004 – Silliker, Inc., the leading international, accredited food testing and consulting network, and EduNeering, a world leader in online quality and compliance knowledge management solutions, today announced their strategic partnership to help management control risks associated with food safety by increasing employee job performance and proficiency.

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