Our vision: Influence global improvements in food safety, food preservation and gut health through empowerment of the individual and policy reform. Our mission: Create and share knowledge of food microbiology for the betterment of society. We are an independent institute creating and sharing knowledge in food microbiology. Our particular strengths are in food safety and quality. Our primary service: Help small and medium food manufacturers extend the shelf-life of their food products so they can expand and sell in more distant markets.