PRESCOTT, Ariz., May 19, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Produce Safety and Security International Inc., the `Company,' or (Pink Sheets:PDSS) is pleased to announce that the company is in the final stages for proposal evaluations in Fielding, New Zealand. Rodger Harris Vice President of Produce Safety & Security International for Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Asia operations has confirmed that 4 proposals to The Tasman Group are in the final stages.
The Tasman Group is one of the larger, well known meat industry leaders and is owned by Mr. Joe Catalfamo. Mr. Joe Catalfamo and Brian Mann, a well known meat industry leader and consultant to the Australian meat industry have been evaluating proposals presented to four meat packing facilities owned by the Tasman Group. Processing plants are under mandate to reduce their water consumption by 30% within the next year. Proposals set forth for both equipment and the companies sanitation risk reduction program has been presented for approval to The Tasman Group.
About Produce Safety and Security International, Inc. -- www.FoodSafeInt.com
Produce Safety and Security intends to eliminate food safety and sanitation issues and provide methods to improve procedures to minimize risk and liability. Produce Safety and Security's comprehensive program is a proactive approach to food safety. The Company intends to offer a variety of products and services that provide safer food & produce products, better quality, reduce shrinkage, and enhance shelf life. PDSS currently offers a variety of Ozone sanitization machines, Ozone air purification systems, waste water recycler systems, and mobile ozone truck washer systems.
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