(openPR) - Vicinity 2.10 Showcased at 2011 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo

Formula Manufacturing Experts Bring Microsoft® Technology to the Table in New Orleans

ATLANTA, GA, JUNE 1, 2009: Vicinity Manufacturing™ –developers of the leading formula-based manufacturing solution for Microsoft Dynamics® – will once again exhibit at the upcoming Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo. The 2011 Institute of Food Technologist (IFT) will host the most highly regarded new product forum in the food and beverage industry. The annual IFT Expo highlights the best of food science and technology by bringing together the world’s most prominent and innovative food, beverage, fragrance and flavor professionals from around the world. Vicinity Manufacturing plans to showcase the latest version of their formula manufacturing software, Vicinity 2.10.

Vicinity was written exclusively for formula or recipe-based manufacturing. With over forty years of combined industry experience, Vicinity manufacturing understands the unique challenges of the food and beverage industry. Manufacturers are increasingly aware of the demand for private sector food safety certifications as a means of distinguishing product quality in a competitive market. Many companies are looking for an affordable, easy- to- use solution that addresses these food safety and regulatory compliance certifications. By improving lot traceability and recall capabilities, Vicinity software assists in the process of maintaining proper food safety certifications and facility compliance to the Bioterrorism Act, HACCP, 21 CFR Part 11, MSDS and Country of Origin Label requirements. The Vicinity solution also integrates with Genesis R&D® nutritional labeling software to provide a centralized solution for food manufacturing operations.

"American manufacturers face many challenges related to food safety certifications. Many companies are working with private, third-party companies as well as associations to achieve and maintain food safety certifications. Vicinity is a powerful tool that will aid manufacturers in this endeavor. Our software will save manufacturers time and money by increasing lot traceability and recall capabilities and by making it easier to report and comply with food safety requirements. I could not image attempting to comply in today's market with a manual reporting system. ” Randy Smith, CEO/Co-Founder, Vicinity Manufacturing.

The 2011 IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo will be held June 11-14th at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Visit Vicinity Manufacturing in booth #6751.

To learn more about Vicinity Manufacturing or to schedule an online demonstration, visit www.vicinitymanufacturing.com, email info@vicinitymanufacturing.com, or call 770.421.2467 x280.


About the Institute of Food Technologists
For more than 70 years, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has been unlocking the potential of the food science community by creating a dynamic global forum where members from more than 100 countries can share, learn, and grow. IFT is a nonprofit scientific society with more than 22,000 members and publishes various resources for the food industry, including Food Technology and the Journal of Food Science. IFT’s Annual Meeting and Food Expo is the world’s largest annual convention on food grown, processed, manufactured, distributed and consumed worldwide. As the authoritative voice of food science and technology, IFT contributes to public policy and opinion at national, state, and local levels. Through the IFT Foundation, IFT supports programs such as undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and science-based communications to media and policy makers, career guidance programs, and food science awards. For more information visit www.ift.org.

About Vicinity Manufacturing

Vicinity Manufacturing is the premier developer of process manufacturing solutions for Microsoft Dynamics users. Written exclusively for formula or batch manufacturers, Vicinity is a stand-alone application that works with Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL, and NAV to streamline the coordination of raw materials to finished goods. Vicinity – a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner – is a unique and flexible ERP solution that enables managers to maximize productivity and increase profits. For more information, contact info@vicinitymanufacturing.com or visit www.vicinitymanufacturing.com.

Vicinity Manufacturing
472 Sessions Street
Suite 23
Marietta, Georgia 30060
Phone: 770.421.2467