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Food Technology Service, Inc.
Nasdaq (SC): VIFL
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Food Technology Service is out to get Sal -- Salmonella that is. The firm operates a facility that irradiates foods to kill insects and pathogens and to extend shelf life by retarding spoilage. The company is now awaiting FDA approval for the irradiation of processed meat and shellfish. Already, however, food ingredients, meat for NASA astronauts (under special FDA approval), seasonings, and spices are treated at Food Technology Service's facility. In addition, the firm provides irradiation services for the medical-device industry and for research purposes. Canada-based MDS, a life-science services company, owns about 53% of Food Technology Service.

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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 1.40
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 250.0%
Employees: 11
Revenue per employee: $127,272.73

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• E. W. Ellis
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502 Prairie Mine Rd.
Mulberry, FL 33860
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Phone: 863-425-0039
Fax: 863-425-5526

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