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LANSING, MI, Sept. 19, 2016 — Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has received approval from the AOAC Research Institute for its rapid and accurate AccuPoint® Advanced ATP Sanitation Monitoring System.

Warren, NJ Sept. 7, 2016 — Roka Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKA), a molecular diagnostics company focused on providing advanced testing solutions for the detection of foodborne pathogens, will launch a new technology-based environmental auditing program during a co-presented webcast titled: Play FDA for a day: Criminalization of foodborne illness & what you can do to protect your company.

LANSING, MI, Sept. 6, 2016 — Neogen has developed a new testing solution that allows yogurt manufacturers to test the full range of yogurt products for yeasts and molds using a single testing platform. This solution, which offers three unique testing protocols, allows for the rapid and accurate detection of yeasts and molds on yogurt products ranging from preservative free to those with a high level of probiotics.

LANSING, MI, Aug. 3, 2016 — Neogen Corporation has added to its line of dehydrated culture media products designed to simplify the process of preparing culture media for use.

LANSING, MI, Aug. 3, 2016 — Neogen Corporation has developed AccuClean® Advanced, an enhanced rapid protein test that delivers industry-leading speed and sensitivity for determining the cleanliness of food contact surfaces and equipment.

Rosemont, IL, July 20, 2016 – Food safety professionals from leading companies including The Cheesecake Factory, Costco, US Foods, Wegman's, McDonald's and academic and government agencies have joined The Food Safety Summit Educational Advisory Board (EAB) who will set the direction for the content of the education program for the 2017 event. The EAB will select and identify the high profile keynotes, hands on workshops, specialized training/education and detailed informational sessions. The EAB is comprised of industry leaders representing the entire food industry including, processors, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, foodservice operators, regulators and academia.

Rosemont, IL, May, 15, 2016 – The 18th Annual Food Safety Summit, held this week for the first time in Rosemont, IL attracted nearly 1,700 registered food safety professionals, a 12% increase in registered attendees from 2015 and over 200 exhibiting companies, a 20% increase from last year. During the three-day event, held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, food safety professionals discussed the most pressing issues facing the food industry including Listeria, the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act, the Integration of the Nation’s Food Safety System as well as liability and jail time. The event kicked off on Monday, May 9th with three successful certification programs for Auditor Training, Preventive Controls for Human Foods and Seafood HACCP.

Rosemont, IL, May 2, 2016 – Nearly 2,000 food safety professionals including processors, distributors, growers, retailers, foodservice operators, regulators and academicians will gather next week at the 18th Annual Food Safety Summit Conference & Expo to see the newest products and services available to keep the nation's food supply safe and learn from industry leaders on the most important issues facing the industry. The Summit will be held Tuesday, May 10 through Thursday, May 12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL with pre-certification courses starting on Monday, May 9th.

Newton, KS, March 31, 2016 – Bunting® Magnetics Co., the leader in moving, removing and holding metal continues to revolutionize magnetic separation with its all-new Metal Detectable Gaskets and Grommets, now available on equipment for food, powder or bulk solid processing lines.

Rosemont, IL, February 24, 2016 – The keynote presentation at the 2016 Food Safety Summit has been designed to be highly interactive in nature between the regulatory community and the food industry. With the New Year comes the advent and implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations. All companies around the world selling food products into the US markets must consider and understand their responsibility to ensure compliance with FSMA. During the keynote, representatives from the FDA will discuss the new food safety environment with food safety leaders representing McDonald's Corporation, Reser's Fine Foods, Wegmans Food Markets and a speaker formerly with Kraft Foods. The keynote presentation entitled "The New Food Safety Environment" will be presented on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:15 am during the Food Safety Summit.