The Arkansas Food Innovation Center offers various services to residents of Arkansas.
Our intent is to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners to grow their businesses
and therefore offer many of these services at a low cost. Listed below are some of
those services.
pH and Water Activity
We will check the pH (acidity) and Aw (water activity) of your food product to be
consistent with FDA regulations. This service is offer at minimal cost. Simply contact
Mike Davis, Pilot Plant Manager; 2650 North Young Road; Fayetteville AR 72704. (479/575-3095).
Pilot Plant
Our pilot plant facility has been approved as a commercial kitchen and is available
for use by entrepreneurs and small businesses. It is equipped with a variety of pilot
scale equipment that include canning, drying, blanching, and extrusion to mention
a few. Contact AFIC at afic@uark.edu to discuss your project and availability of the pilot plant.