Rutgers University's Food Innovation Center helps local food vendors develop specialty food products to meet growing consumer demand for natural, high-quality, locally-sourced items. The Center provides processing facilities, consulting services and helps entrepreneurs scale up production as they expand into retail markets. This support has helped launch businesses like First Field, a producer of organic ketchup and relish in New Jersey, and helped an Indian entrepreneur create an line of natural simmer sauces. The Center aims to support the local food economy in New Jersey and help farmers and small businesses succeed.