News: Beware of mycotoxins in oats (05/06/2019)

Consumption of oats in North America and Europe has been increasing for several years now. With their high content of vitamins, minerals and fiber, they are a valuable addition to the diet. But they may also contain dangerous mycotoxins.

News: Cheers! It’s beverage day – a toast to quality control (06/05/2022)

Drinking is a huge part of how we socialize, celebrate, and also sometimes deal with stress. However, as more people make a point of a conscious lifestyle or become sober-curious, fully sober, or simply want a more fun night off, there is an increasing demand and popularity for low and non-alcoholic beverages. These include alcohol-free […]

News: Plant-based food: Mycotoxins in the vegan diet  (10/11/2022)

The trend towards vegetarian and vegan diets is unbroken. An important topic in this context is the presence of mycotoxins, because many of the plant-based products consist of grains, nuts or soy – foods that are often contaminated with fungal toxins.  More and more people are reducing their meat consumption or giving up eating foods […]

News: Citrinin: Effective mycotoxin analysis using HPLC and immunoaffinity columns (19/04/2016)

The fungal toxin citrinin is a major problem in many cereals and particularly in red yeast rice. Since red yeast rice is becoming more and more popular, the demand for methods for the analysis of citrinin increases. The new EASI-EXTRACT® immunoaffinity columns for citrinin are making HPLC and LC-MS/MS analyses even more efficient.

News: Selective heparin column for a novel food ingredient (02/07/2025)

Commission Implementing Decision of 22 November 2012 authorised the use of bovine lactoferrin as a novel food ingredient. This substance is an iron-binding glycoprotein of approximately 77 kDa found in milk that may provide many health benefits, including improved immunity, better gut health, and protection against infection.  The authorisation of bovine lactoferrin specifies permitted use as […]

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: How eco-friendly is your mycotoxin analysis? (20/10/2015)

Organic solvents always played an important role in mycotoxin analysis.  However they have a negative impact on the environment and impose a hazard for the lab technician.

News: 3rd time in a row: Deloitte Sustained Excellence Award (18/11/2014)

Sustainable excellence in longterm and profitable growth awarded   After awards in 2010 and 2013, R-Biopharm AG has won the Deloitte Sustained Excellence Award for the third time in a row this year. Since 1995, Deloitte has issued the Fast-50 awards, honoring peak entrepreneurial performances. The award was presented on November 5, 2014 during an […]

News: Salmonella: What food producers need to know (15/08/2018)

Summer is peak season for salmonella – and it’s not only eggs and poultry that are affected. All companies involved in the manufacture or processing of food should be alert.

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: ELISA analysis: Which equipment do you need? (30/09/2019)

ELISA is a test method with many advantages: it allows fast and specific quantitative analyses while being efficient and easy to perform. However, before a laboratory can start with ELISA, certain equipment is needed.

News: Listeria – a global challenge for food safety (16/04/2018)

Listeria is currently causing problems in many places: in Europe, frozen corn was recalled; melons led to illness and death of several persons in Australia; and South Africa is experiencing the world’s largest listeriosis outbreak on record with more than 900 infections and around 180 deaths. Here are 5 facts about listeria you need to […]

News: Mycotoxins in soy: An underestimated risk? (16/02/2023)

Mycotoxins are a major problem in global agriculture. Besides grains, many other foods can be affected as well. And sometimes they are found in very unexpected places. Molds can grow on a wide variety of agricultural products, forming harmful mycotoxins. Whenever food trends lead to novel foods or raw materials coming onto the market, it […]

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: Analyst workshops 2016 (06/01/2016)

The New Year 2016 has begun: A good moment to put your plans into action. You don’t have New Year’s resolutions yet and need a little inspiration? We’ve got an idea here: Enhance your career and participate in a workshop. Learn something new and get ahead professionally! We’ll help you to achieve this – with […]

News: A closer look at the mycotoxin rollercoaster ride of Europe’s 2023 harvest season (30/08/2023)

The 2023 European wheat and barley harvest has captured attention due to its intricate interplay with weather conditions. This year’s season was more than exciting, presenting a blend of opportunities and obstacles for farmers and agricultural stakeholders. From the promising start with minimal Fusarium contamination risk during flowering to the unexpected challenge of mold contamination […]

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: 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: 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: EFSA Assesses EU Limits for Deoxynivalenol in Cereals (21/03/2014)

EFSA has recently delivered an Opinion on the risks for public health related to a possible increase of the maximum level (ML) of deoxynivalenol (DON) for certain semi-processed cereal products from 750 µg/kg to 1000 µg/kg. Based on modelling different scenarios, it was concluded that an increase of the DON maximum levels would increase exposure […]

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: 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: SureFast® Listeria 3plex ONE qPCR kit earns AOAC-RI Certification (25/06/2025)

SureFast® Listeria 3plex ONE qPCR Kit was evaluated and approved by the AOAC Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) Program. It is now officially AOAC PTM certified (062501) — marking another milestone in reliable and efficient food safety analysis. Two-in-One: SureFast® Listeria 3plex ONE qPCR Test Kit Including DNA Preparation Key Benefits: Validated for a Variety of Food Matrices […]

News: PCR analysis the easy way (02/03/2020)

Real-time PCR has proved to be a reliable and efficient analysis method in many areas. For laboratories who have avoided up to now the investments for PCR analysis, a new compact PCR cycler now makes it easy to get started.

News: Is PCR relevant for gluten testing? (09/01/2024)

Well, ELISA RIDASCREEN® Gliadin is the reference method as it detects directly the gluten proteins. Why should you be using PCR? Table 1 Overview of qPCR kits and their application fields R-Biopharm – your expert when it comes to gluten analysis R-Biopharm is the world market leader in gluten testing; we provide the widest range […]

News: 7 things in your Easter Egg you didn’t know were there (13/04/2017)

Colorfully painted eggs are an essential part of the Easter festivities, not only in Germany. But what exactly is inside an egg? We started to search and came across 7 interesting egg constituents. Do you know them all?

News: Gluten-free beer: A practical guide for your brewery (15/11/2018)

For anyone who suffers from celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, beer has long been off-limits. Fortunately, this has changed in recent years and celiacs now have access to an increasingly broad range of gluten-free beer that tastes just as good as normal beer. However, manufacture is very complex. We have compiled the biggest challenges for […]

News: Vitamins in health supplements (31/07/2023)

Vitamins are organic molecules important for human growth and health. Specifically, the human body requires 13 vitamins to stay healthy, each with a different biochemical function. Vitamins are divided into two groups, based on the way they break down once ingested. Water-soluble vitamins are not easily stored as they break down quickly upon ingestion. Fat-soluble […]

News: How effective is your Salmonella monitoring? (24/04/2019)

Salmonella is the most common cause of food poisoning in the EU with over 100,000 reported illnesses every year. During the warm months, the number of cases increases.

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: Quality assurance in the lab: Why reference material is important (16/12/2016)

Reference materials are indispensable in food analysis. Being an important component of quality assurance, they contribute to reliable and precise results. Here’s what you should know about them.

News: The 20th anniversary of the R-Biopharm News! (17/09/2015)

We are proud to present the 20th anniversary edition of the R-Biopharm News. Please take a look at this edition and learn more about: 20 Years of R-Biopharmnews –R-Biopharmnews celebrates a birthday RIDA®QUICK Aflatoxin RQS, Art. No. R5205 New limit for Ochratoxin A in spices SureFood® PCR products from our partner CONGEN Biotechnologie GmbH, Berlin […]

News: R-Biopharm News I/2016 (15/03/2016)

News: R-Biopharm News II/2016 (15/06/2016)

RIDA®QUICK Gliadin: rapid assay for gluten receives AOAC-approval The next generation of mycotoxin quantification:RIDA®SMART APP RIDA®QUICK Soya: Extraction of food samples with RIDA®QUICK Soya Extraction buffer RIDASCREEN®FAST Crustacean (2nd generation) in accordance with the VITAL® concept New plant and animal DNA extraction control kit: SureFast® Animal+Plant Control EASI-EXTRACT® CITRININ product launch PuriTox Total Myco-MS High […]

News: R-Biopharm News III/2016 (08/09/2016)

R-Biopharm on the web New parameter in the Compact Dry portfolio: Compact Dry PA – for detecting Pseudomonas aeruginosa RIDA®SMART APP: Mycotoxin-App gets another update to RIDA®SMART APP V1.3 Simple and accurate extraction of food allergens New algal sources of vitamin B12 for dietary supplements Product launch: Pectinase Fairs and conferences Analysts workshops R-Biopharm AG […]