Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C. (CIAD, A.C.)
Foundation date: CIAD was created by a presidential Decree, published in the Official Registry of the Federation (Diario Oficial de la Federación) on Tuesday 22nd of September 1981. On the 16th of March 1982, CIAD was set up as a public research institution. On the 31st of March 2000 the Board of Director CIAD was recognized under the Law for the promotion of Scientific and Technological Research.
Foundation background: CIAD was created through the joint efforts of the Ministry of Education (Secretaría de Educación Pública), National Council for Science and Technology (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología), the National Autonomous University of Mexico (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México), the National Polytechnic Institute (Instituto Politécnico Nacional) and the Government of the State of Sonora. In 1993 the Fisheries Ministry (Secretaría de Pesca). In the following years the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food, (Secretaría de Agicultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación), the Government of the State of Sinaloa and the Government of the State of Chihuahua became a Members of the Board.
From its beginning CIAD offered alternatives to the problems of the food sector in Mexico, carrying out studies, consultancies and services for the agricultural, fisheries, industrial and commercial sectors. CIAD had impacts in three basic areas: 1) the production, preservation, quality and commercialisation of food, 2) health and biological development of the human being; and 3) the socio-economic impact of the processes of economic development and international integration.
From a geographical perspective, initially CIAD’s area of influence was orientated at the state of Sonora, this rapidly expanded to the whole of the Northwest region (Noroeste) of the country and more recently to the of whole of Mexico. This rapid expansion of influence was the consequence of repeated acknowledgement of its academic success and its growing capacity to answer and bring efficient solutions to the different and complex problems posed by institutions from the public, social and private sectors. Another crucial factor in this acknowledged success and influence has been its contribution to the formation of highly qualified human resources in the area of nutrition and foods, in just 10 years CIAD became the national institution with the highest number of MSc graduates in the areas of nutrition and food technology. All of the above was mainly possible due to the great availability of human resources of high quality, the spirit of the group seeded and cultured through many years and the infrastructure and analytical equipment, which have permitted production of the expected results to demanding organisations.
CIAD’s vitality lays in the acknowledgement of its reason for being, establishing itself as an organisation which searches to expand the borders of knowledge that will contribute to increasing social welfare. This is being achieved through proposals to reduce the problems of marginal groups, malnutrition and deformation that exist with in the competitive structure of the Mexican food system. Solutions from these proposals provide knowledge and technology to: a) improve the foods and feeding at all levels, b) select projects which have a better cost to profit relationship, specially those for the marginal groups and c) contribute to insure the quality and security of food.
INTEGRATION and FUNCTIONING of the CENTRE: The Centre counts with the following committees to its operation:
General Assembly Directive Council
General Direction External Evaluation Committee Committee of self assessment (Organo de Vigilancia); and Others determined by the General Assembly and the Directive Council according to their powers. The General Assembly is the supreme committee of the Association and the Directive Council its governing committee.
The General Assembly of Associates constitutes of:
The federal government represented by the Public Education Secretary, the Environment and Natural Resources Secretary and the National Research and Technology Council. The National Autonomous University of Mexico The National Polytechnic Institute The State Government of Sonora The State Government of Sinaloa The State Government of Chihuahua. The Northwest Centre of Biological Research (Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, S.C.) MISSION: We are an Institution dedicated to carry out scientific and technological research in food and development, to the formation of postgraduate human resources and to the diffusion of knowledge in our areas of expertise, therefore contributing to the economic and social welfare of the country.
ACADEMIC STRUCTURE: CIAD is constituted by 9 Administrative Areas: 1) Nutrition; 2) Food Science; 3) Technology of Food of Vegetable Origin; 4) Technology of Food of Animal Origin; 5) Development; 6) Aquaculture and Environmental Management; 7) Physiology and Post-harvest Technology of Fruits and Vegetables; 8) Quality and Use of Natural Resources and 9) Physiology and Technology of Food from Template Regions. Out of the 9 areas, 5 are in the city of Hermosillo y 4 are located in different strategic points of the country. The research projects being carried out can be grouped according to the following areas and research lines:
WORK STRATEGIC LINES:
NUTRITION: In this academic area, the following research lines are being carried out:
Line 1: Chemical analysis of primary products and food composition
Line 2: Feeding, Health and Social Welfare
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,
Line 3: Food Toxicology.
Line 4: Physiology, post-harvest and industrialisation of products from vegetable origin.
Line 5: Packing and shelf life of food.
Line 6: Food safety and implementation of quality systems.
Line 7: Microbiology and Parasitology of foods.
Line 8: Phytopathology.
Line 9: Engineering and Physicochemistry of foods and food ingredients.
Line 10: Development of new food products.
Line 11: Adulteration of foods.
Line 12: Biochemistry and Biotechnology of foods.
AQUACULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Line 13: Pathology and Nutrition of aquatic organisms.
Line 14: Aquaculture and Biotechnology of marine organisms.
Line 15: Ecotoxicology, Management and Conservation natural resources.
FOOD AND DEVELOPMENT.
Line 16: Socio-economy of feeding and agro strategies.
Line 17: Feeding systems and rural processes.
RESEARCH PROJECTS: In 1994, there were 115 research projects operating, of which only 26% received external funding, mainly from CONACYT. However, in the period 1995-1999 there was a considerable effort made to diversifying the sources of funding and in 2000, 75% of the 196 projects operating received funding from national and international foundations in private and government sectors.
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1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
Research Projects
124
133
147
158
195
196
Projects with funding from CONACYT and the Regional Research Systems.
24
25
21
40
66
91
Projects with funding from the Private Sector and National Institutions.
12
19
18
30
46
35
Projects with funding from Foreign Institutions.
2
6
9
17
18
13
The following outlines a brief summary of some projects carried out by CIAD researchers, which have had a considerable impact in the different sectors.
Programme of Support to Agricultural Producers to Face the Challenges of the Law of Food Safety (Ley De Inocuidad Alimentaria). This programme was formed with the integration of 7 individual projects in the institution and has been carried out in close co-ordination with SAGAR and Bancomext through their Programme "Exporta, phase II" and has brought in funding of 2 million pesos in the last 2 years. The activities carried out by our researchers consist of short courses, training sessions, consultancy, diagnostics for packing and export companies and chemical and microbiological analysis. The programme has had a strong impact at national level and has operated in the 8 states of the republic with the biggest production and exportation of vegetables and fruits (Sinaloa, Michoacán, Jalisco, Sonora, Chihuahua, Guanajuato, Baja California and Baja California Sur). The programme has directly benefited 95 companies allowing them to keep their competitive position in the international markets. It is important to emphasise that this programme is currently still expanding and has aspects of great relevance to international commerce, since according to the rules of the world trade organization, a country can, even when it operates under the framework of commercial liberalisation, stop importation of products which endanger human, animal or vegetable health. The country implementing these regulations must have carried out quantitative scientific studies of the risk. These studies must support the country’s position and be made available. In this sense, the Programme has an importance for the future of farming and livestock exports, which are estimated to be worth 4 thousand million US dollars. For more information contact Dr. Inocencio Higuera (higuera@cascabel.ciad.mx).
Operation of a Certified Test Laboratory for the Analysis of Food Toxic Residues: This project has been operating yearly since 1993 in close collaboration with the government of Sonora, SAGAR and the Association of Meat Producers and Exporters. The laboratory was registered with the National System of Certification of Laboratories (SINALP) in 1994 and has maintained its status as a certified test laboratory with the Mexican Entity of Certification (Entidad Mexicana de Acreditamiento). Annually it makes an average of 9,300 individual analyses and issues 230 certifications (pass or fail) for the Mexican Official Standards (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas) that regulate the presence of toxic residues (pesticides, heavy metals, antibiotics and hormones) in foods of animal or vegetable origin. Through the activities of this project, support was given to an annual average of 38 companies, mainly dealing with beef and pork exports. This allowed these companies to speed up and fulfil the compulsory sanity procedures before the corresponding authorities and therefore continue to offer products in the international markets. For more information contact Dr. Luz Vázquez (lvazquez@cascabel.ciad.mx) project director.
Diagnosis of Nutrition, Eating Habits and Parasitology of a Population of Migrant Farm Workers in the Northwest Of Mexico and Evaluation of the Impact of the Food Supplement and Deparasitation Programmes: This project was initiated by the Social Development Secretary under the Programme of Farm Workers of the PRONJAG-SEDESOL, in response to the living conditions of the population of migrant farm workers in the Northwest of the country (40,133 workers per season). The proposal consists of the implementation of a programme of nutritional monitoring and preventive hygiene through the diagnosis of the peoples needs, the development of strategies for intervention programmes, the implementation of actions by the PRONJAG and the evaluation of the impact of the programme. This project is being funded by the Ford Foundation. For more information contact Dr. Isabel Ortega (iortega@cascabel.ciad.mx).
Assistance to the Food Industry in the Implementation of High-Risk Assessment and Control of Critical Points (HACCP) in the Processing System: In this programme support was given to a total of 83 companies through workshops, training and implementation of the HACCP system, including review of the specific plans of the company, particularly in the area of risk assessment. This system of insuring quality is compulsory in Mexico, USA, Canada and the European Union for the most important sectors of the food processing industry. The participation of CIAD researchers to implement these programmes has been crucial in maintaining the export capacity of the companies assisted. For more information contact MSc Lorena Noriega (l_n_o@yahoo.com).
Formulation, Evaluation and Assessment of the State Programme of School Breakfasts: This project has been carried out for the past 4 years in collaboration with the DIF-Sonora and the Education and Culture Secretary and has had an important social impact. CIAD is responsible for designing menus of optimal nutritional value, reducing costs by using the variety of local primary ingredients available, monitoring the nutritional quality of the different formulations and evaluating the effect of the programme on the development of learning skills of the children. At state level, more than 50,000 children receive their breakfast daily through this programme. The results obtained show, through a strict scientific methodology, that a programme of this nature brings enormous benefits, at a very low cost, to a subpopulation vulnerable to malnutrition. For more information contact MSc Isabel Grijalva (grijalva@cascabel.ciad.mx).
Detection of Adulteration of Products of Animal Origin: This project focus on the application of modern techniques such as capillary electrophoresis, GC analysis and HPLC-MS in the detection and measurement of substances used to adulterate milk, meat products and alcoholic drinks such as tequila, bacanora. Specific spectra to identify adulteration have been defined. The basic methodology was transferred to the State of Sonora Laboratory of Public Health making their monitoring processes more efficient. For more information contact Dr. Belinda Vallejo (vallejo@cascabel.ciad.mx).
Strategic Vision of the Economic Development of the Sonora-Arizona Region: This project was initiated by the state governments of Sonora and Arizona and the commissions of Arizona-Mexico and Arizona-Sonora, which integrated a variety of social and producer agents of the two states. The main objective of this study is to form the states of Arizona and Sonora into a single integrated economic region, whereby both will take advantage of the competitive and complementary advantages this offers in the worlds markets. The project tries to be at the forefront of research that links the processes of regional development with the mega tendency of globalisation. CIAD was included in the Universities consortium of Sonora-Arizona to carry out specific studies. The main contributions are in the fields of agribusiness, health services, industry, tourism, transport and patterns of commerce. As a result of the proposals, offices of joint economic promotion between Sonora and Arizona have been set up. The offices promote the position of both states in international commerce, strengthen communication channels between producers with agreements to interchange information and technology and a higher flow of investment. Apart from the technical reports, this research has resulted in a good number of publications in national and international journals. The project, which consists of various components, was financed by both state governments and groups of companies in the region. For more information contact Dr. Pablo Wong (pwong@cascabel.ciad.mx).
Characterisation of Feeding Allergies in Children of Hermosillo, Sonora: The social and economical cost of the feeding allergies is very high. At world level, it is considered that between 0.5-6% of children present feeding allergies. There is no record of similar data or studies of the population of Hermosillo and this information is required to take preventive measures. Among the possible preventive measures, there are several cases of the formulation of hypoallergenic foods. In the case of Mexico no such foods have been produced. This project proposes to evaluate the effect of lactation and weaning in the development of feeding allergies in children of Hermosillo, identify and analyse the specific foods which cause feeding allergies during lactation and weaning, obtain a soy enzymatic hydrolysate, evaluate the nutritional and immunological properties of the soy enzymatic hydrolysate and incorporate it in the formulation of hypoallergic diets for children. To date, soy hidrolysates have been obtained, which are cheap primary products that are broadly available to elaborate into food products for special regimens, in particular for the elaboration of formulations for children with allergy problems. The biological evaluation of the product has given magnificent results and the current work focus on the commercial implications of this development. This research was funded by CONACYT and its results were awarded with the 1st prize in Excellency for Research in Natural and Exact Sciences of the system SEP-CONACYT in 1999. For more information contact Dr. Ana Ma. Calderón (amc@cascabel.ciad.mx).
Physico-chemistry and Functionality of Biopolymers of High Added Value: The researchers who participate in this project have identified, isolated and characterised 3 biopolymers of high physicochemical functionality that have great importance from a commercial point of view: a) Chitin and chitosan obtained from the wastes from the marine products processing industry, b) Pectinoids from the mucílago of nopal and c) arabinogalactans from the mezquite gum. These products have an important variety of uses in foods and beverages as stabilising agents, with a potential internal market near to the 30 million US dollars, a figure that represents the imports of similar polymers into Mexico, such as Arabic gum. The section of biochemical and physicochemical studies has been funded by the CONACYT whereas a private company and the government of Sonora have funded the up scaling to industrial level. This project has generated 10 international peer-reviewed publications during the last 3 years and offers enormous potential of commercialisation for the institution in mid-term. For more information contact Dr. Francisco Goycoolea (fgoyco@cascabel.ciad.mx).
Studies on the Physiology and Immunology of Penaeid Shrimp: This project has generated a research group recognised at international level for its inputs to the knowledge of the fundamental aspects of the physiology of one of the most important commercial species (Pacific white shrimp) in the world. Specifically the studies have focussed on complex biochemical mechanisms of coagulation and defence, as well as lipid transportation and metabolism. During the last 3 years, the group has generated 19 international peer-reviewed publications and gained external funding of over 5 million pesos. Currently, the research line has expanded towards genetic and molecular aspects, which will allow diagnostics of populations, production and commercialisation of diagnostic kits and other tools that have useful applications to the industry. The group has been acknowledged with several prizes, amongst them the SEP-CONACYT Prize of Excellency in the area of natural and Exact Sciences, 1998. For more information contact Dr. Gloria Yépiz P. (gyepiz@cascabel.ciad.mx).
PUBLICATIONS: The research carried out in CIAD has generated various academic products amongst which, the following can be highlighted: a) articles, books and chapters published in books that have been peer-reviewed, b) divulgation articles or publications and c) technical reports. During the last 6 years, the productivity index has evolved favourably in terms of peer-reviewed products. It is important to emphasise that since it started CIAD has maintained a well-defined policy where the Research Fellow responsible for the project takes full responsibility for running the project and the publication of the results.
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1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
Peer-reviewed Publications.
39
67
61
77
86
88
Researchers with Doctorate.
38
43
51
59
69
73
Academic production per Researcher with Doctorate.
1.0
1.5
1.1
1.3
1.2
1.2
Non-refereed Publications.
25 30 13 30 56 43 Divulgation articles
32 37 19 32 50 51 Technical reports.
20 10 48 169 214 146
FORMATION of HUMAN RESOURCES: In CIAD there are 3 sub-programmes related to the formation of human resources:
Initiation to research: In this sub-programme, BSc students are assisted to develop their thesis works under the supervision of our researchers. This allows us to contribute to a better finishing efficiency in the BSc programmes of institutions such as the University of Sonora and other local or state institutions as well as to identify young people with a science vocation and encourage them to enter our Postgraduate Programme. Institutional Postgraduate Programme: In 1984, an MSc Programme in Nutrition and Foods was started, and after 15 years it has developed into the most efficient nutrition and foods programme in the country. The Programme has graduated 148 students, each completing the programme in an average of 2.7 years. In the period 1994-1999 the Programme has had a particularly successful performance. In 1995, CIAD started the Doctorate Institutional Programme, as it was considered the Institution had a solid research base and analytical infrastructure Currently the doctorate programme has 22 fulltime students, of which one obtained their PhD in August 2000.
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2000
Students that have complete a BSc thesis.
19
18
17
30
30
13
MSc Graduates
7
20
21
9
15
21
Students inscribed in the PhD programme.
2
3
6
13
17
22
COLLABORATIVE LINKS WITH INDUSTRY AND SOCIETY: Throughout the years, CIAD has worked jointly with a diverse group of companies involved in the production of foods. Through this collaboration, CIAD has achieved recognition from the different producing sectors and thanks to the joint work many companies have managed to improve production processes and their commercial expectations are very promising.
The following list shows the links CIAD has had with some companies of the private sector through collaborative agreements.
company
address
Description
1. Acualarvas, S.A. de C.V. Playa Huatabampito Km. 2.2 Pte. Mpio. De Huatabampo, Sonora. Tel. (112) 1-10-00
Support to the company to develop a genetically improved shrimp line using quantitative genetic techniques. Technical assistance in the planning, design, management and evaluation of the new line.
2. Agroindustrias Unidas de México, S. A. de C.V. Revolución #202 Colonia 5 de Mayo. Hermosillo, Sonora.
Carried out a study of the process of pealing of seeds (ajonjoli) to reduce their susceptibility to browning when used in the baking process.
3. Agrupación de Productores y Exportadores de Carne de Sonora, S. A. de C.V. Establishment of a joint laboratory to certify the exports of beef and pork.
4. Asociación Local de Productores de Leche de Tijuana Blvd. Díaz Ordaz #3729 Los Pinos, La mesa. Tijuana, B.C.
Support to the analysis to detect adulteration of fresh milk with replacements, especially powdered milk that has become common practice even though it is illegal.
5. Avestruces de Sonora, S. de R.L. de C.V. Dr. Pesqueira #170-7. Hermosillo, Sonora. Tel. (62) 13-47-85 y 17-55-04
Development of knowledge and technology, which support the activities of the ostrich farmers in the region. Shelf life, functional and sensorial properties of the new ostrich based products were studied.
6. Carne Machaca "Los Vaqueros" Esteban Baca Calderón #411, colonia Olivares. Hermosillo, Sonora. Tel. (62) 60-36-36
Currently the link carries out a technical and sanitary diagnostic of the primary and finished products.
7. Comercializadora e Industrializadora La Perla, S.A. de C.V. Avenida Juan Chait y Carretera al Desemboque S/N. H. Caborca, Sonora.
The present link aims at develop different types of natural creams using the excess buthyric fat resulting from the production of semi skimmed milk at 2%. The link also covers the bacteriological and sensorial quality of the final product.
8. Congeladora Armadores Asociados, S.A. de C.V. Blvd. Porfirio Hernández S/N, Colonia Punta Arena. Guaymas Sonora. Tel. (622) 4-10-50
Supported in the processing of marine products according to the international standards and standards established in the Official Mexican Standards, so that their products have a better acceptation and are more competitive in the market.
9. Empacadora de Mango de Exportación (EMEX) Químicos # 4895, Jardines de Guadalupe, Guadalajara, Jalisco. Tel (3)620-4315 Through this link mathematical models are being tested to predict the shelf life of mango, based on the features of quality and a sensorial evaluation of the fruits. Technical assistance and training is given to staff involved in the company’s activities.
10. Empacadora del Noroeste, S.A. de C.V. Ferrocarril S/N, Apartado Postal 18, Huatabampo, Sonora. Tel. (642) 6-07-87, 6-15-01 y 6-06-77
Carrying out a study of the distribution of heat and cold points for the certification of 2 autoclaves for the process of commercial sterilization.
11. Fapsa y Asociados, S.A. de C.V. Carretera Culiacán-El Dorado Km. 12.5, Zona Industrial. Culiacián, Sinaloa. Tel. (67) 60-52-66 y 67.
Carrying out a sanitary diagnostic of the process of slaughter of cattle and swine and verification of the results.
12. Galigpo, S.A. de C.V. Emilio Castelar #166, Colonia Arcos sur. Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Support to the industry to achieve a better use of primary materials and to improve processing.
13. Grupo Costa Sur, S. A de C.V. Domicilio Conocido Entrada Oeste S/N en Agiabampo. Huatabampo, Sonora.
Studies of crab canned in plastic recipients with an aluminium lid, with the purpose of pasteurising the product for export.
14. Hoechst Roussel Vet, S.A. de C.V. Avenida de las Fuentes #509, Colonia Jardines del Pedregal, 01900. México, D.F. Tel. 55-68-11-90
To evaluate the effects of the addition of zilpaterol on the growth (weight) and food conversion ratio of cattle as well as the yield and quality (chemical, physical and organoleptic) of the different cuts of the meat.
15. Industrias Plásticas del Noroeste, S. A. de C.V. Nayarit y 14 de Abril #286 , Colonia San Benito, Apdo. Postal 325. Hermosillo, Sonora. Tel. (62)14-00-85
To establish a quick method to determine volatile residues in plastic packaging for use as food packs.
16. Jerome Mezoro, S. A de C.V. Carretera a Bahía Kino Km. 5.5. Hermosillo, Sonora. Tel. (62) 50-16-20 y 40
To validate the functioning of an industrial oven used in the elaboration of smoked turkey and carry out a study on the heat penetration in the smoked turkey with the aim of studying the thermal process and its influence on the quality and yield of the final product.
17. Laboratorio de Agroenzimas, S.A. de C.V. Blvd. Navarrete #144, Local "F", Edificio Plaza Valle. Hermosillo, Sonora.
Carry out studies of the agrochemical Crezymax residues through routine high-pressure chromatography.
18. Mexagro Internacional, S.A. de C.V. Gabriel Leyva #530 Norte. Los Mochis, Sinaloa
Studies of the residence time of potentially toxic agents in foods.
19. Molino Harinero "San Luis", S.A. de C.V. Carretera Internacional a Nogales Km. 275. Hermosillo, Sonora.
To support the company in the quality control of primary materials and finished products and in the formulation of new products.
20. Organización Soriana, S.A. de C.V. Alejandro Rodas No. 3102 Col. Cumbres, 8o. Sector. Monterrey, Nuevo León.
Training of the operative staff for the application of good hygiene and sanitary practices and the good management of perishable products at supermarket level.
21. Pacific Blue, S.A. de C.V. Calle del Oro #171, Parque Industrial Apdo. Postal 2-61. Hermosillo, Sonora.
To assist the company in the production of chitosan from crab waste through the characterisation of the primary material, adjusting of the processes and carrying out of tests at pilot plant level.
22. Panificadora Bimbo del Noroeste, S.A. de C.V. Carretera a Sahuaripa y calle de la Plata S/N. Parque Industrial. Hermosillo, Sonora. Tel (62) 59-32-56
To evaluate the microbiological quality of the primary materials and finished products. Periodically monitoring the selected products in a random manner to maintain the sanitary quality
23. Pesquera Integral Isla Bonita, S.A. de C.V. Aztlán #150 Km. 103.5, Carretera Tecate-Ensenada. El Sauzal de Rodríguez. Ensenada, B.C. C.P. 22760
Carry out studies tending to improve, the capture, processing and elaboration of new fishery products for commercialisation.
24. Planta Anclar, S.A. de C.V. Valentín Gómez Farías #206, colonia Campestre. Ciudad Obregón, Sonora. Tel. (64) 17-97-93
To support the company in the fulfilment of the Official Mexican Standards, which regulate the elaboration and management of fisheries products through the implementation of a System of Control to Insure the Quality based on HACCP.
25. Planta Congeladora Náutico, S.A. de C.V. Calle 29 S/N, Colonia Punta de Lastre. Guaymas, Sonora. Tel. (622) 2-47-60
To verify the fulfilment of the international standards as well as those established in the Official Mexican Standards
26. Planta Pesquera Cozar, S.A. de C.V. Calle 31 S/N Colonia Punta Lastre. Guaymas, Sonora. Tel. (622) 4-26-92
To verify the fulfilment of the international standards as well as those established in the Official Mexican Standards
27. Procesadora Mari Desierto, S.A. de C.V. Durango #12, Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. Tel. (638) 3-48-90, 3-30-07
Carry out studies to improve the production processes and quality control of the products of the meat industry.
28. Productos de Maíz "El Azteca", S.A. de C.V. Av. 5 de Mayo #308 Sur. Magdalena, Sonora
Carry out studies to determine the incipient rancidity and quality control of maize products.
29. Promotora de Carnes Alpro, S.A. de C.V. Calle de la Plata S/N. Parque Industrial. Hermosillo, Sonora. Tel. (62) 51-09-13, 51-07-74, 51-06-82
Carry out activities of design and labelling of Mexican meet products such as cochinita pibil, chilorio, carne en salsa verde y carne con chile. To also determine the shelf life of the export cuts.
30. Proveedora de Vísceras, S.A. de C.V. Issuing of certificates of fulfilment of the Official Mexican Standards
31. "Rancho El 17", S.A. de C.V. Calle del Plomo, Carretera a Estación torres Km. 13, Parque Industrial. Hermosillo, Sonora.
Carry out studies to improve the production processes and quality control of the products of the processed meat industry.
32. Representaciones Moctezuma, S.A. Km. 1.0 Carretera a la Taretan 60130. Uruapan, Michoacán.
Carry out studies on the adulteration of food products to identify the origin and percentage of fat used in the replacement of cocoa fat in the elaboration of chocolate.
33. Sr. Adolfo Eugenio Estrada Franco To carry out studies to improve the quality and shelf life of baking products.
34. Unión General de Ranicultores, A.C. Luis Cajeme #226, Colonia Juárez Blanca. Pueblo Yaqui, Sonora
To give courses theory-practice on the biology and culture of frogs.
35. Agrícola Chaparral, S.P.R. de R.L. Km.8 Carret. a El Dorado. Culiacán, Sinaloa.
Carry out phytopathological analysis in tomato seed.
36. Agrícola Pony, S.A. de C.V. Carretera Internacional al Norte Km. 18.5 Culiacán, Sinaloa.
Carry out phytopathological analysis in tomato seed.
37. Dow Agrosciences de México, S.A. de C.V. Palmas 405 Mezzanine Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. México, DF
Carry out the quantification of microorganisms in soil samples
38. Agrícola Agua Nueva, S.A. de C.V. Carretera a el Dorado Km. 9.5 Costa Rica, Sinaloa.
Evaluation of soluble solids in melon cantaloupe.
39. Sol y Arena y Anthony S. de R.L. de C.V. Río Mocorito 501 Col. Gpe. Culiacán, Sinlaoa.
Carry out phytopathological analysis in bell chilli.
40. Valagro Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. Francisco Javier Gamboa 248-3. Guadalajara, Jal.
Carry out colour analysis of tomatoes.
41. Agrisert, S.A. de C.V. Carr. 5 hermanos y 5 de mayo s/n Limoncito, Navolato, Sinaloa.
Carry out analysis of organic fertilizer
42. Laboratorio Avilab, S.A. de C.V. Porcicultore 80 Tepatitlán, Jalisco.
Evaluation of quartz four in tomato and bell chilli.
43. Agrícola Beltrán, S.A. de C.V. Hidalgo No. 739 Pte. Culiacán, Sinaloa.
Carry out bacteriological analysis of water.
44. Sauceda y Asociados Consultores Ambientales, S.C. Cristóbal Colón 3 ote. Pimer piso. Culiacán, Sinaloa.
DBO, conductivity, total phosphorous, pH, total suspended solids and total nitrogen analysis.
45. Congeladora de Mariscos La Internacional, S.A. de C.V. Estero de urias 50 Col. Urias. Mazatlán, Sinaloa.
Carry out disease diagnostic by PCR
46. Granja Los Tres Botoncauer, S.P.R. de R.L. Iturbide 35 Pimientillo, Nayarit.
Histological analysis of early and late juveniles
47. Mar y Tierra Acuacultores, S.A. de C.V. Rafael Buelna 58 Agua Verde, El Rosario, Sinaloa.
Histological analysis of juveniles for the detection of viral pathogens
48. Granja Acuícola Las Isabeles, S. de S.S. Campo pesquero "El Castillo" Navolato, Sinaloa.
Detection of the virus WSSV by PCR
49. Acuícola Don Jorge, S.A. de C.V. Entronque carret. Internacional No. 12 Col. Emiliano Zapata. Mazatlán, Sinaloa.
Histological and bacteriological analysis of shrimp larvae.
50. Post Larvas de Camarón de Yameto, S.A. de C.V. Ave. Cons. Candido Aguilar 1738 entre 10 y 11 Col. Díaz Ordaz. Culiacán, Sinaloa.
Quantification of vibrio in shrimp larvae and virus detection through PCR
51. Nutrionix, S.A. de C.V. Héroes de Nacozari No. 72 Col. Modelo. Hermosillo, Sonora.
Support to carry out laboratory analysis according to the company’s requirements.
52. Alimentos Balanceados Valmo, S.A. de C.V. Periférico Oriente Zona Industrial Sur s/n. Hermosillo, Sonora.
Support to carry out laboratory analysis according to the company’s requirements.
53. Engorda La Casita, S. de P.R. de R.I. Veracruz No. 33 ote. Col. Centro. Hermosillo, Sonora.
Support to carry out laboratory analysis according to the company’ s requirements.
54. Pecuaria Sonorense, S.A. de C.V. Dr. Aguilar No. 99 entre Capri y Nápoles. Col. Prados del centenario. Hermosillo, Sonora.
Support to carry out laboratory analysis according to the company’s requirements.
In the period 1995-1999 the institutional collaborative linking experienced a growth without precedent, managing to impact over 500 private companies and another 53 public institutions. This effort resulted in an important increase of the amount of money generated from consultancies and external services.
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Companies Assisted
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