News: The easiest way to perform on-site enzymatic tests (22/04/2016)

Whether you want to analyze wine, beer, fruit juices, sweets, dairy or meat products: Enzymatic methods for the determination of sugar, acid, alcohol and other food components have become an indispensable part of food analysis. If you want to use enzymatic methods in on-site testing, here’s how it works.

News: The wine cellar in winter – What is happening during the coldest months of the year? (23/01/2024)

While in the vineyards, the winter pruning is ongoing, in the cellars the fermentation processes are slowing down or are coming to an end. The young wines either remain on the lees (yeast) for a while or are moved to new tanks or wooden barrels.   Some white wines are already prepared for bottling. Before bottling, […]

News: Keep track of your allergen testing – the RIDA®SMART APP Allergen (18/03/2024)

The RIDA®SMART App Allergen is your little helper in documenting your food allergen testing results with lateral flow-based tests.

News: Celebrating World Food Day: “Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind!” (16/10/2023)

On this World Food Day, we unite under the theme “Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind” to emphasize the crucial relationship between water and food. The quality of water directly impacts the quality of our food, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure its safety throughout the supply chain, from […]

News: Unmasking hidden threats: Current trends in mycotoxin analysis in food and feed (22/11/2023)

Mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxic compounds produced by moulds that can contaminate a wide range of agricultural products, including cereals, nuts and animal feeds. These invisible threats pose a significant risk to both human and animal health, making accurate mycotoxin analysis in food and feed a critical component of food safety and quality assurance. In […]

News: Choose the optimal food allergen test kit for your food allergen testing (13/03/2024)

Choosing the right food allergen test method for testing food allergens sounds easy. But which allergen testing method to choose? ELISA? Lateral Flow Tests? qPCR? We can offer you different food allergen test methods for most food allergens – but most important is to choose the method that meets your specific requirements. Read here how […]

News: Multiplex real-time PCR test kit beef-sheep-goat -small and large ruminants (17/02/2014)

Particularly innovative:  the first ANIMAL ID Multiplex real-time PCR test kit beef-sheep-goat   Multiplex real-time PCR test kit beef-sheep-goat- small and large ruminants in combination with an internal amplification and animal control (IAAC). A test e.g. for feed or even meat analysis. Using a corresponding 4-channel qPCR thermocycler with the channels FAM, ROX, VIC/HEX and […]

News: Analytica 2016: 3 food analysis trends you should know about (28/04/2016)

In just two weeks, the “analytica” will open its doors. The international trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology is being held for the 25th time. The fair gives an insight into the industry’s most interesting product innovations. Today, we risk a look into the crystal ball and show you some of the most […]

News: 4 in one run – First PCR ALLERGEN Multiplex (29/11/2013)

Time savings due to three paramters in one run and included Internal Amplification Control (IAC) provides an inhibition control for each sample without any additional effort. 4-channel system of SureFood® ALLERGEN Peanut/Hazelnut/Walnut + IAC (Art. No. S3402) Detection of Peanut  (FAM) Hazelnut (Cy5) Walnut (ROX) IAC (VIC)   More information here.

News: Mycotoxin analysis via smartphone (01/02/2016)

When detecting mycotoxins in food, speed is a decisive factor. It is essential that the analysis can be performed on-site within a minimum of time. Now there is a new solution for mycotoxin analysis: a smartphone app. We’ll show you what it’s all about and what the differences are to common lateral flow readers.

News: Towards a collaborative Centre of Expertise on food allergen management at University Laval in Quebec City (19/10/2016)

Quebec, October 4th, 2016 – The German company R-Biopharm, one of the largest food diagnostics companies worldwide, is establishing a new Centre of Expertise on food allergen management in collaboration with Université Laval’s Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF).

News: Proficiency testing: Cornerstone of quality assurance (28/01/2015)

Participating in a proficiency testing (PT) program is a key element in solid quality assurance system. In cooperation with DRRR we now offer you the option to join one of the many programs in food and feed analysis available.

News: Genetically modified organisms (GMO) – subject to a lot of controversy (31/05/2022)

Although, GMO foods may become an essential tool in feeding the world’s growing population and undergo strict testing, people have concerns about possible risks, and there is much debate about the pros and cons of using GMOs.

News: Salmonella in baby food (23/01/2018)

It’s a case that has caused serious concern not only in France: salmonella was found in baby food from a French dairy company. More than 12 million cans of baby milk were recalled – and the scandal is growing. Here’s why salmonella is dangerous and what you can do against it.

News: Mycotoxin analysis just keeps getting easier (12/08/2016)

For laboratories carrying out routine mycotoxin analysis and running large numbers of samples every day, it makes good sense to investigate the possibility of automation. Novel reusable immunoaffinity cartridges containing monoclonal antibodies coupled to a pressure resistant polymer (IMMUNOPREP® ONLINE immunoaffinity cartridge) enable automated analysis of mycotoxins when used in conjunction with CHRONECT Symbiosis RIDA®CREST […]

News: New: Melamine clean-up columns (26/01/2011)

R-Biopharm Rhône Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of their new melamine solid phase clean-up columns for the analysis of melamine in a range of commodities by HPLC or LC-MS/MS. Melamine is an organic base chemical rich in nitrogen and is most commonly found in the form of white cyrstals. Melamine is widely used […]

News: Compact Dry: Food Microbiology Testing Made Easier, Volume 1 (05/05/2014)

News: Improve your allergen management with rapid gluten test RIDA® QUICK Gliadin (11/11/2015)

When producing gluten-free food, you have to comply with a lot of legal regulations: Certain limit values must be met and regular analyses must be carried out. Avoiding contamination is a big challenge in the production of gluten-free food. A rapid gluten test can help control the production conditions.

News: Soya: Healthy and versatile (30/11/2015)

Soya is becoming more and more popular not only among vegetarians. But there’s more to soya than tofu: The „miracle bean“ takes on important tasks in the food and technical industry. Here’s everything you should know about the soybean – and its role in your allergen management.

News: Antibiotics in meat: 5 facts about residues in food (13/01/2016)

Antibiotic residues in food have become a hot topic in recent years. There is widespread uncertainty: How dangerous are drug residues to consumers? And how can you be sure that your food is free of residues? 5 questions and answers.

News: Microbial count: How to perform efficient microbiological analyses (25/01/2016)

Hygiene plays a key role in food production. Microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, yeasts and molds can spoil food and may cause a risk to health. Regular monitoring throughout the production process is therefore necessary. We show you what is important in your hygiene monitoring and present methods that make determining microbial counts child’s play.

News: Wine analysis: How to determine acids in wine (10/03/2016)

An exciting time begins for all the wine enthusiasts: Most wineries have started bottling the 2015 vintage a few weeks ago. Soon, there will be the first presentations of the new vintage – which might be quite unusual. The hot summer in Europe led to a rapid ripening of the grapes, together with a high […]

News: RIDA®QUICK Gliadin: Rapid gluten test receives AOAC validation (17/03/2016)

A few weeks ago, we featured an article about the rapid gluten test RIDA®QUICK Gliadin. This handy gluten test strip can be used for swabbing surfaces directly on-site without any equipment, providing results in only 5 minutes. After sample preparation, the test strip can also be used for testing raw and processed foods. So, the […]

News: R-Biopharm at Free From Food Expo: Meet us in Amsterdam! (14/04/2016)

Food intolerances and allergies are increasing worldwide. Whether lactose, gluten, soy or egg: allergens pose new challenges to food producers. The latest food trends and the aspects food producers should pay attention to, are something you can best find out at the Free From Food Expo, which takes places in June in Amsterdam. Of course, […]

News: RIDA®SMART APP: Mycotoxin analysis just got better (23/05/2016)

Since the RIDA®SMART APP is available, analyzing mycotoxins is easier and faster. Now, we have made the smartphone app even more powerful and user-friendly. In addition to some technical improvements, new test kits are now supported, too.

News: Dekkera bruxellensis: New detection method for wine analysis (07/10/2016)

Dekkera bruxellensis is considered the most important spoilage yeast in the wine industry. It causes severe off-flavors of sweat, leather or horse. Early detection of a possible contamination is therefore of great interest. Now, there’s a new test method for that, significantly reducing the workload for wine makers.

News: 4 reasons to visit the RME 2016 (04/11/2016)

Do you work in the field of food analysis? Are you interested in new trends and technologies and want to know how to make your everyday laboratory work more effective? Then it’s time to visit the Rapid Methods Europe (RME) in Amsterdam!

News: Well equipped for mycotoxin analysis (01/03/2017)

Mycotoxins are a major concern for the grain industry. In Europe, the last year has been particularly demanding as the damp weather promoted mildew and, thus, the formation of mycotoxins. The high risk of mycotoxins necessitated a reinforcement of controls. We wanted to know how the grain industry deals with this challenge, and visited the […]

News: T-2 and HT-2 toxin: A threat to the grain harvest? (20/07/2017)

Grain harvest is well under way. This brings mycotoxins such as aflatoxin and ochratoxin into the focus again. However, also the less known mycotoxins T-2 and HT-2 toxin are a threat to harvest. This year, contamination could be particularly high.

News: Meet us at the World Mycotoxin Forum 2018 (26/02/2018)

In two weeks’ time, in Amsterdam, the World Mycotoxin Forum will take place for the 10th time. This year, we will meet to share our experiences with mycotoxin testing and also talk about its future tendency. This international conference is a great opportunity to meet with representatives from industries, universities and the governments from all […]

News: 6 potentially hazardous contaminants in animal feed (03/04/2018)

Whether for cats, dogs, poultry, cattle or pigs: animal feed should be healthy and free from contaminants. Several product recalls have recently shown that this is not always the case. We show you six contaminants manufacturers should keep an eye on.

News: Undeclared allergens: How safe is „free from“ food? (29/08/2018)

From gluten-free to lactose-free, nut-free, egg-free and low-histamine: the market for “free from” food is growing. But can you trust the information on the label? This has been investigated in several recent studies.

News: Campylobacter: an underestimated risk? (07/02/2019)

It’s a report that causes concern: a recent investigation found that every second chicken sold in Germany is contaminated with diarrhoea-causing Campylobacter. Here’s what you should know about these pathogenic bacteria.

News: Challenges for allergen management (18/03/2019)

Allergens are a risk for the food industry. In order to place safe products on the market, it is essential to implement an effective allergen management, covering all critical areas from product development to suppliers, manufacture and labeling. With new developments in the market, the industry has to face new challenges.

News: RIDA®SMART APP: update now to V 3.25 (05/07/2019)

We recommend all RIDA®SMART APP customers to install the new software version V 3.25.

News: DON: How contaminated is our grain? (24/03/2020)

Moldy bread is easy to recognize for the consumer. But mold can already develop in the field and contaminate the harvest. More dangerous than the mold fungus itself are the toxins it produces, the so-called mycotoxins. One of the most prevalent mycotoxins is deoxynivalenol (DON).

News: How contaminated with mycotoxins is the grain harvest this year? (06/08/2020)

This year’s grain harvest has begun. After the very changeable weather conditions, the question arises whether the harvest could possibly be contaminated with mould. What does this mean for the harvest and the resulting products?

News: 7 Questions: How to analyze mycotoxins in wheat (28/07/2021)

High humidity provides ideal conditions for mycotoxin-forming fungi that contaminate wheat. Because this summer has had high rain fall mycotoxin analysis is especially important. We sat down with Carrie Maune, vice-president of Trilogy Analytical Laboratory: What do you need to know about grain contamination with DON (deoxynivalenol) and ZON (zearalenone)? 

News: RIDASCREEN® Gliadin ELISA: The first international test with the designation “in food” (02/02/2022)

Did you know that gluten may also be present in fruit juice and fish sticks? Cereal protein gluten is frequently used to maintain the form of drinks and convenience meals. As a result, many of these goods include the warning label “May contain traces of gluten.” Our R-Biopharm RIDASCREEN® Gliadin ELISA (Art. No. R7001) now […]

News: World Food Day 2022: Better production for better food (14/10/2022)

World Food Day is celebrated on 16 October to remind us that many people in the world are still suffering from hunger. Military conflicts, the COVID pandemic and climate change have recently exacerbated the situation again. How can access to healthy and safe food be improved for all people?  Food waste is a major problem. […]

News: Combating antibiotic resistance (08/03/2023)

Antibiotics have become an indispensable tool in medicine, treating numerous infectious diseases effectively and safely. However, researchers warn that this could change as a result of increasing resistance. Antibiotic resistance is on the rise worldwide. Experts see this as one of the greatest health risks for the human population. If pathogens become resistant to antibiotics, […]

News: RIDASCREEN® Bacitracin: Quantitative Screening of Bacitracin (06/05/2014)

Screening test for bacitracin in milk, meat, eggs, feed and urine   RIDASCREEN® Bacitracin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative screening of bacitracin in milk, meat, eggs, feed and urine.The test kit contains all reagents required for 96 determinations. As the maximum residue limits of the European Union and the Russian customs union […]

News: Multi-mycotoxin analysis: Simultaneous sample purification for 11 mycotoxins (30/05/2016)

Food producers have to comply with specific limit values for mycotoxins. For regular analysis of different mycotoxin concentrations in cereals, multi-toxin analyses are an effective alternative. Such methods allow for the analysis of multiple mycotoxins in one run. For laboratories that use LC-MS/MS for mycotoxin analysis, we have developed new solid phase extraction columns for […]

News: Trichothecenes: Boost your mycotoxin analysis with multi-analyte testing (12/12/2016)

Fungal infections can reduce crop yields and can also give rise to mycotoxin contamination. There are many different types of mycotoxins and they often occur simultaneously. Test methods which detect multiple mycotoxins in a single run make the analysis faster and more effective. Our wide range of products allows you to detect several trichothecenes in […]

News: Allergy-friendly treats for St. Nicholas Day (04/12/2018)

St. Nicholas Day is an important sales driver for the food industry. But what exactly are we celebrating on December 6? Here are some interesting St. Nicholas facts – and 5 tips for filling a stocking for allergy sufferers.

News: Microbial contamination: Are pre-packaged salads a health risk? (18/06/2019)

Pre-packaged salads are often contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses or molds, as a current study reveals. Especially during the warmer months, there is a high risk of microbiological contamination.

News: Coronavirus: Can you get infected through food? (02/04/2020)

The spread of the coronavirus is causing concern worldwide. Because knowledge of this novel virus is still limited, there is much speculation. For example, there are fears that the virus may also be transmitted through food. Is there any truth to this?

News: Meat fraud: Your meal might not be what is says on the label (19/06/2020)

Pork does not belong in a kebab or a beef sausage. However, adulteration of meat products with cheaper pork is a common form of meat fraud. This is a problem – especially for consumers who refrain from eating pork for religious reasons.

News: Buckwheat – a hidden food allergen? (08/09/2021)

Buckwheat is popular in many countries, including Russia, and is usually enjoyed either sweet or hearty, similar to that of semolina. It’s time to take a deeper look at the plant, especially because buckwheat does not contain gluten. Allergy patients, however, must use caution.