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In 1924,
Illinois Crop Improvement
Association (ICIA) became the official
seed-certification agency for the state of Illinois. In
1920, the need for preserving the identity and purity of
the better varieties of seed produced by agricultural
experiment stations was initially addressed. Since then
our offerings have grown into a full range of
laboratory, field and process-based services - for seed
development, grain production, grain processing, food
manufacturing, and more.
Today, ICIA
is recognized as a premier provider of
objective, third-party testing services for the
international food and agricultural system. We
work with organizations on six continents and
we've built strong relationships with
stakeholders at all levels of the agri-food
supply chain.
Our
commitment to the success of the world food
system requires that we evolve with it. ICIA is
using our official certification authority,
resources, talents and industry alliances to
provide creative new solutions for our clients.
ICIA built
its reputation on the breadth and quality of its
core services, which are offered through four
technical departments:
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Our expertise
in delivering core services provides the
foundation for a new, broader scope of programs
for the seed and food industries. Although our
current service menu is extensive, it represents
only a sample of our capabilities.
Our unique
mix of experience, seed certification authority,
state-of-the-art facilities and key industry
relationships offers almost limitless
possibilities for customizing our services to
meet special needs.
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Strategic Alliances
ICIA's capabilities are
multiplied through our relationships with
providers of complementary services. One of
our newest partners is GeneScan USA, which
has expanded our technical consulting and
auditing services. Our joint program offers
benefits to companies interested in
upgrading or developing their vendor
certification, IP and traceability programs.
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Customized Consulting
and Educational Services
Our industry is becoming
increasingly global, and many of our
customers are facing challenges that are
beyond their current capabilities. That's
where ICIA can help. Our experts and
industry partners will work together to
assess your needs and develop creative,
cost-effective solutions.
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