For more than 25 years, Toledo, Ohio-based CIFT has focused on its mission of driving competitiveness for food processors, manufacturers and agribusiness by providing a unique blend of business solutions, innovation and technical expertise. Charged with enhancing overall economic performances, CIFT can assist companies just starting their product or those with hundreds of employees on the production floor.
The company has gained national recognition as a leader in supporting innovation through its services and vast resources. Specializing with companies of all sizes, CIFT offers services focused in:
- Food Processing
- Product Development
- Process Engineering
- Food Safety
- Smart Food Manufacturing
CIFT also serves as Northwest Ohio’s Manufacturing Extension Partner, working with manufacturers from the initial assessment and feasibility studies to the integration of advanced technologies like Industry 4.0 and Industrial AI.
“To my knowledge there is no other organization such as ours. We represent the food and ag sector across Northwest Ohio and are a technical service provider across the state and beyond.”– Rebecca Singer, President & CEO, CIFT
Another unique offering is the Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen created to support food entrepreneurs. The NOCK is designed to assist entrepreneurial efforts and expand current food-related businesses by providing access to commercially licensed kitchens with top-grade equipment, networking opportunities with other entities, and technical solutions.
“I didn’t have to buy a building, I didn’t have overhead, I didn’t have to buy equipment, I didn’t have to get a house or facility license – CIFT does that here at the NOCK.,” said Tim Campbell, founder of The Mustard Man. “They also offer an educational aspect where they help you take your idea and make it a reality.”
“The Sandridge Food Corporation values it’s relationship with CIFT… Their worldly knowledge on so many subjects is one of the first places we call when challenged with an opportunity for improvement … they are leaders in helping our company find the right solutions in these challenging times.”
– Mark Sandridge, CEO, Sandridge Food Corporation
Discover how CIFT and the Northwest Ohio food industry can help drive success for your business
Key Contact
Gary Thompson
Executive V.P.
Business Development
(419) 304-9585