iPhone app for the food industry

CHICAGO – A new iPhone app has been designed to provide food product sources to members of the food industry, as well as to restaurant chefs and consumers.

The Establishment Number Finder App is the first iPhone app dedicated to searching a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) product establishment number. It offers quick access to a product’s manufacturer and information about that company, including its address, telephone number and website.

How to use

All containers of meat, poultry and egg products must be labeled with a USDA mark of inspection and establishment (EST) number, which is assigned to the plant, where the product was produced. The establishment number may appear on the package within the USDA mark of inspection. Or, it may appear elsewhere on the exterior of the package container or package labeling. Users simply type a product’s establishment number into the app to get the producer or manufacturer of the product.

By clicking on the identified source, the Establishment Number Finder App also allows users to view the company’s location using Apple Maps or directly connect to the company’s telephone number or link to the company’s website using Safari.

The app was designed to be customised for every individual. It allows users to save any establishment number previously searched, as well as an option to quickly note information regarding the product. Users may also take of picture of the product which will automatically appear along with any additional company information that can be easily saved and stored.

The new app, available in the Apple App Store, will offer frequent updates throughout the year including the addition of new companies in the food industry and background information. It was developed by EdZoom Kobe X ZK10