The FSIC was contacted by a local feed manufacturer interested in producing a granola product for human consumption.  Their intention is to have this product available for sale in their feed store but also available for retail sale in the community.  One stumbling block to accomplish these goal was a shelf life study to evaluate how long the product retained eating quality.  Performing a shelf life and subsequent taste panel study presented significant challenges during the pandemic due to the elimination of face to face interactions.  To accommodate our client we individually packaged the samples and delivered the product to each taste panel participants individual mailbox.  The participants then tasted the samples in private and reported their findings electronically.  At this time we are happy to report that we are 9 months into the study and the product is still performing well.  The study will continue for an additional three months.