Pilot plant testing (IMAGE) Purdue University Caption Dharmenda Mishra, director of Purdue University’s Institute for Food Product Innovation and Commercialization, adjusts equipment in Purdue’s Pilot Plant. The Pilot Plant allows manufacturers to see how a process works before committing to full production. Credit Purdue Agricultural Communications / Joshua Clark Usage Restrictions News organizations may use this image in reports about the work of Purdue University’s Institute for Food Product Innovation and Commercialization. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.