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GENEVA, N.Y. (AP) — Cornell University's Agricultural Experiment Station has been awarded $600,000 in state funding for new food processing equipment.
The Ithaca Journal reports (http://ithacajr.nl/1KldslV ) the funds were used to purchase a Hiperbaric 55 High Pressure Processing machine, which uses high pressure instead of high temperatures to eliminate food-borne pathogens.
Officials say the new machine, unveiled Monday, will bring a higher quality to foods in addition to enhanced safety through its more effective elimination of germs.
The technology will be beneficial for the grape industry in addition to producers of dairy products.
State Sen. Mike Nozzolio of Seneca County says the new machine allows the station to "conduct transformational research, instruction and outreach that will revolutionize the food processing industry."
Cornell President Elizabeth Garrett says the machine will enable researchers to "open new frontiers for food safety."
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