The Schraad & Associates power team services markets throughout the Central, Mid-South, and South Central regions of the United States. This growth has been fueled by our ability to differentiate ourselves from competition through performance and results. Our customer teams provide seamless solutions and deliver optimum communication, customized strategic planning, and timely retail execution. Our brand building strategy is a promise not to simply manage your brand but to BUILD YOUR BRAND!
The purpose of the Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is to help develop successful value-added enterprises in Oklahoma to bring the products, the jobs, and the dollars back home. FAPC opened for business in early 1997, and the 96,000-square-foot stand-alone building houses animal harvesting, food manufacturing, grain milling, sensory profiling, food microbiology and analytical laboratory facilities, as well as conference facilities and applications laboratories for demonstration and prototype testing. FAPC has assisted more than 1,000 Oklahoma clients through 3,000 technical and business projects.
By offering large and small businesses, producers and entrepreneurs access to faculty and staff with expertise in business and technical disciplines, FAPC strives to discover, develop and deliver information that will stimulate and support the growth of value-added food and agricultural products and processing in Oklahoma.
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is leading the fight against hunger in 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma and envisions a state where everyone, regardless of circumstance, has access to nutritious food. Founded in 1980, the Regional Food Bank is the state’s largest hunger-relief 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes food through a network of community-based partner agencies and schools. The majority of people served by the Regional Food Bank are chronically hungry children, seniors living on fixed incomes and hardworking families struggling to make ends meet. The Regional Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s network of food banks. To join the fight to end hunger, visit RFBO.org.
For over three decades, the QuanTEM family of laboratories has been dedicated to maintaining a safe and healthy environment through reliable, high-quality testing services. We pride ourselves on our reputation for dependability, integrity, professionalism, and the best service in the industry.
QuanTEM Food Safety Laboratories is ISO-accredited through A2LA (Cert. No. 3778.01) and is an active member of several professional associations, including the Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association, the American Peanut Research and Education Society, the International Association of Food Protection, the American Meat Processors Association, the National Seasoning Manufacturers Association, the National Candy Association, and various state food associations. Our commitment extends to supporting a wide variety of MIO members in Oklahoma as well as clients throughout the nation. Our clientele ranges from small processors to large multi-outlet organizations who sell through retail, online, club stores, and internationally.
Serving all 50 states and numerous international markets, QuanTEM combines the capacity to handle large-scale projects with the personalized, one-on-one service our clients deserve. We strive to be an integral part of your in-house team, providing communication, expertise, and support.
Our programs help expedite and shorten turnaround times, saving clients both time and substantial expense. Many clients have found our services add efficiency to their existing programs. In today’s economy, companies can always benefit from additional cost savings in their testing regimen, and we have created a robust program that makes a difference for our clients.
Our comprehensive services cater to a wide range of industries, including beef, nuts and seeds, nut and seed butters, poultry, produce, dairy, spices, ready-to-eat foods, prepared foods, food packaging, and nutritional supplements. We specialize in:
- Microbiology testing
- Chemistry testing
- Shelf life studies
- Challenge studies
- Validation studies
- Environmental monitoring
- Many more!
At QuanTEM Food Safety Laboratories, we are committed to helping you achieve the highest standards of food safety and quality.
The mission of the Oklahoma Grape Industry Council (OGIC) is to promote the entire wine industry in the state; to encourage camaraderie among the hobbyists, viticulturists, and vintner alike; and to promote education to facilitate the resulting production of grapes, wine and all associated by products at the highest standard. OGIC assists in educating on how to improve grape quality through grant & viticulture education classes offered by Oklahoma State University and how to overcome wine credibility issues through grants, testing & competitions. We can facilitate grape sales by matching vineyards with compatible wineries.
The Oklahoma Grocers Association (OGA) is a state trade association that represents the food industry of independent grocers, convenience stores, suppliers, and wholesalers throughout Oklahoma. Since OGA’s founding in 1938, retailers have continued to come together for a stronger food industry in Oklahoma. Governed by the Board of Directors, the association provides legislative representation at the state and national level, educational opportunities, and other beneficial services to its members.
The Oklahoma Pork Council is a producer organization representing the interests all of pork producers throughout Oklahoma. Through federally collected Checkoff monies we are able to promote pork and pork products, fund research, and educate consumers and producers about the pork industry. Also, we are able to provides consumers with current food safety information, nutritional value, and preparation tips for pork products. This includes recipes, cookbooks, educational materials for classrooms and promotional materials. OkPORK also provides producers with the latest research regarding management practices, nutrition needs of swine, odor management, nutrient material, and educational programs dealing with other producer concerns. Pork Farmers in Oklahoma recognize our obligation to build and maintain the trust of customers and the public in our products and our practices.
In 1965, the Oklahoma Wheat Resources Act established the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, and with it a framework for Oklahoma wheat producers to invest in the promotion of their product, Hard Red Winter wheat. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is entirely producer-controlled. Oklahoma wheat producers elect their fellow producers to serve as commissioners in district elections. Each district has an opportunity to elect a commissioner every 5 years. Once selected, commissioners are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma to serve a 5-year term. Five Oklahoma wheat producers make up the board of commissioners.
The Oklahoma Wheat Commission promotes greater utilization of wheat in domestic and international markets through research, market development and public education.
The Oklahoma Beef Council (OBC) is a non-profit organization working for the farming and ranching families of Oklahoma. It was created in 1975 by representatives of the beef industry in Oklahoma. The mission of the Oklahoma Beef Council is to enhance beef demand by strengthening consumer trust and exceed consumer exceptions. The OBC seeks to accomplish this mission through a variety of programs funded by the Beef Checkoff in the areas of promotion, consumer information, research and education. In addition, the OBC invests in national and international programs focused on driving beef demand in the US and around the world. As a Qualified State Beef Council under the Beef Promotion and Research Order (7CFR,Part 1260), the OBC is responsible for collecting the nationally legislated $1 per head checkoff on all cattle, regardless of age or size, marketed in Oklahoma and for distributing those funds in accordance with provisions of the Order.
The Oklahoma Beef Council is the marketing and education arm of the Oklahoma cattle community. For recipes, cooking tips, nutrition and beef production information, visit its site at OklaBeef.org.
The Oklahoma Restaurant Association is the trade association of restaurants and food service operations, who represent the state’s largest private industry employer. Representing more than 4,000 restaurants and members, the ORA develops the membership to do together for the industry what cannot be done individually. Our vision is to lead Oklahoma’s food service and hospitality industry by elevating its prosperity, prominence, and participation while enhancing the quality of life for all we serve; and fulfill our mission of serving our members by advancing and protecting Oklahoma’s food service and hospitality industry.
