Fees, Information, and Client Paperwork
Dear Valued Client,
Thank you for contacting the Kansas Value Added Foods Lab (KVAFL) at Kansas State University.
The links below will provide you with information about our services, fees and forms to fill out to provide us with your information.
KVAFL Information
We offer a wide variety of services, including, but not limited to:
- Nutrition Facts Panel Generation and Ingredients Listing
- 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)
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.
For more information about our services, please visit our website (ksre.k-state.edu/kvafl) which 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 www.fromthelandofkansas.com.
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,
Kelly Getty, Ph.D. |
Karen Blakeslee, M.S. |
From the Land of Kansas program
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 Kansaswebsite 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
KVAFL Client & Product Information Form
Use the KVAFL Client & Product Information Form to provide us with your information and complete information about each product, including formula and processing information. Please use one form for each product. Please note that nutrition labels are generated using a labeling software program and your formula. If your product requires analytical nutritional analysis, we let you know.
Please send us the paperwork prior to sending any products. We will provide you with shipping information and reminders of what to send to us. We accept cash, check or cashier's check ONLY.
KVAFL Client & Product Information Form
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Please contact us at kvafl@ksu.edu or 785-532-1294 with any questions.
Our Prices
Effective July 1, 2023
Service | Includes | What to Send | Test Duration | Kansas Pricing | Non-Kansas Pricing |
| Process Authority & Labeling |
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| 4-6 weeks | $200 per product | $400 per product |
| Process Authority ONLY |
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| 4-6 weeks | $150 per product | $300 per product |
| Nutrition Labeling ONLY |
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| 3-4 weeks | $150 per product | $300 per product |
| Individual Physical Testing |
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| 2-3 weeks |
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| Microbial Analysis |
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| Product Dependent | Product Dependent | Product Dependent |
| Shelf Life Study |
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| Product Dependent | Product Dependent | Product Dependent |
*Process Authority Letters are required for unique recipes. Any changes in recipe or process makes a unique recipe.
Please be aware that your company is solely responsible for the content and accuracy of your labeling and Kansas State University assumes no liability for your use of the nutrition facts labels. By submitting this application and engaging us to calculate the labels, you expressly agree to hold harmless and indemnify Kansas State University, the State of Kansas, the Kansas Board of Regents, and all their agents, officers, and employees, from all claims, demands, and causes of action of any kind that may arise as a result of its performance of these activities.
Confidentiality Notice: All formulas, concepts, ideas, and/or other intellectual property of KVAFL clients shall remain confidential, and will not be used by KVAFL employees, or other Kansas State University students, for personal gain unless agreed upon by both parties.
