Agri-Neo and Hammons Unite for Enhanced Food Safety Standards

Agri-Neo, a leader in food safety technologies, has formed a strategic partnership with Hammons Products Company, renowned for its wild Black Walnut production. This collaboration aims to enhance food safety and quality using the cutting-edge Neo-Pure organic pasteurization method.

Neo-Pure Technology Implementation

At its processing facility in Stockton, Missouri, Hammons is integrating Agri-Neo’s Neo-Pure technology to ensure that its Black Walnuts meet the highest food safety standards. This initiative not only improves the safety processes but also enables Hammons to offer toll pasteurization services to customers.

Commitment to Quality

Jacob Basecke, President of Hammons, emphasized the company’s dedication to quality: "Our mission is to create top-tier products that satisfy the evolving demands of our consumers. Continuous improvement in production processes and quality controls is central to our operations. We recognized the regulatory challenges linked to traditional pasteurization methods and the drawbacks of steam pasteurization on our products. Therefore, we sought an organic and clean label process that would ensure the safety of our Black Walnuts while preserving their natural taste and texture. Neo-Pure stood out as the only solution aligning with our goals. We are eager to implement it as a crucial part of our commitment to offering the safest, highest quality products available."

Benefits of Neo-Pure Pasteurization

The Neo-Pure process promises a remarkable 99.999% reduction in pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli, ensuring that food quality remains intact. This innovative method operates by misting a specially formulated blend of organic actives onto food as it flows continuously, effectively inactivating harmful microorganisms while reducing overall microbial counts.

One of the distinguishing features of Neo-Pure is its non-reliance on heat, steam, or chemical treatments. This gentle approach ensures that the freshness, sensory attributes, nutritional value, and shelf life of the food remain unaffected, thus maintaining the natural integrity that consumers expect.

Industry Impact and Future Prospects

Robert Wong, President of Agri-Neo, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "We are excited to work with Hammons. The unique qualities of Black Walnuts appeal to a wide audience, and we are proud that our Neo-Pure technology can help preserve these key attributes—including color and flavor—while achieving a validated kill step that meets both industry standards and consumer demands."

About Agri-Neo

Agri-Neo is focused on advancing food safety across the globe. The company’s Neo-Pure™ technology effectively removes harmful pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, while safeguarding the natural quality and nutritional benefits of food. With a team of dedicated food scientists and researchers, Agri-Neo is committed to developing additional food safety solutions for various high-risk food categories in the future.

For more insights, visit Agri-Neo's official website.