News: Plant-based food: Vegan diet as a risk for people with allergies?  (17/11/2022)

Plant-based foods are a major trend and new vegetarian and vegan foods are constantly coming onto the market. However, people with allergies need to look carefully when choosing plant-based milk and meat alternatives. 

News: If you have legionella in your facility, this is what you need to know (26/04/2023)

Water is essential for life – but also a frequent source of bacterial infections. If Legionella bacteria grow in the water pipes, it can lead to serious diseases. This article answers the most important questions on the subject of Legionella. How dangerous are Legionella bacteria? Legionella is a genus of waterborne, gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that […]

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: 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: Gluten-free oats: how to ensure safe oat products (23/04/2019)

Being rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, oats are a valuable addition to the diet – especially for the gluten-free diet. However, the manufacturing of gluten-free oat products has some pitfalls.

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: R-Biopharm at WMF meets IUPAC 2016 (08/04/2016)

In two months we will be on our way: On June 6, “WMF meets IUPAC” opens its doors in Winnipeg. It’s the world’s biggest conference on mycotoxins and we’re still busy planning. Today, we want to give you an impression of what to expect at the event.

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: Lactoferrin, a healthy addition to baby milk powder (10/02/2020)

A natural improvement of the baby’s immune system is mediated by the protein Lactoferrin in mother’s milk.

News: Latin America’s First ISO 17025:2017 Accredited Laboratory Pioneers Cannabis Analysis for Food Pathogens (14/09/2023)

In a groundbreaking achievement for the cannabis industry in Latin America, the Laboratorio Instrumental de Alta Complejidad from Lasalle University in Colombia (https://laboratoriodeanalisis.lasalle.edu.co/) has attained ISO 17025:2017 accreditation (21-LAB-030), marking a significant milestone in the field of cannabis analysis, particularly concerning food pathogens. This accreditation underscores the laboratory’s commitment to ensuring the safety and quality […]

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: Baby Food Analysis (23/06/2014)

AFLAOCHRA PREP® columns recommended for baby food analysis In the April 2014 issue of Journal of Chromatography A 1337: 75-84, Desmarchelier et al., from Nestle Research Centre in Switzerland, and co-authors from Quality Assurance Centres in Italy and Singapore have described methods for the analysis of mycotoxins in cereals, cocoa, oil, spices, infant formula, coffee […]

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: 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: Hot topic: Testing spices for aflatoxins and ochratoxin A (15/01/2015)

January 16 is “International Hot and Spicy Food Day”. A good moment to draw the attention to a hot topic: The occurrence of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in spices.

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: 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: FDA defines „gluten-free“ for food labeling (22/08/2013)

Finally, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a new regulation for the amount of gluten that may be present in foods marketed as gluten-free. The limit was set to 20 ppm (parts per million). Like many other countries, the US has also followed the recommendations of the CODEX Alimentarius. For the enforcement of […]

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: 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 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: 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: A ban on colistin use in animals to save human lives (01/04/2019)

The use of the antibiotic colistin in poultry farming is not unusual – but it poses risks. Now, several countries have banned it.

News: The RIDASCREEN® Milk Concept (20/07/2012)

Analytical test kits for ensuring milk-free food production

News: Gingerbread: All about the traditional German cookie (21/12/2015)

Christmas is just around the corner and R-Biopharm is getting into the Christmas spirit. This article is dedicated to a typical German Christmas tradition: the “Lebkuchen” (gingerbread).

News: Beer spoilage organisms: these are the microorganisms you should monitor in your brewery (13/07/2023)

Whether Pilsner, lager, Hefeweizen, Altbier or the countless craft beer variations: The selection of beer styles is huge and the range continues to grow. However, the microorganisms that get into the beer during the brewing process and can lead to spoilage are just as diverse as the beer styles. They impair the taste and odor […]

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: R-Biopharm News IV/2015 (07/12/2015)

RIDA®QUICK Soya Art. No. R7103 RIDASCREEN® CIS-Casein 2nd Generation Art. No. R5112 AOAC-RI validation for RIDASCREEN®FAST Milk Art. No. R4652 RIDA®QUICK Gliadin (Art. No. 7003) is AOAC Official MethodSM Set of 3 processed Gliadin Assay Controls Art. No. R7012 News from our cooperation partner GEN-IAL GmbH News from our cooperation partner GEN-IAL GmbHInformation from R-Biopharm […]

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: IAFP 2016: New challenges in food safety (04/05/2016)

Next week, the „International Association for Food Protection“ (IAFP) will hold their European Symposium on Food Safety in Athens. From bacterial and viral contamination in food to beverage spoilers and toxins: As a preview of what to expect, we will take a look at the IAFP’s hot topics and the new challenges in food production.

News: Insect-based food – potential new source for allergic reactions? (30/04/2021)

The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has approved the first insect for human consumption: the yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva). It is categorized as a novel food (NF) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 (‘food consisting of, isolated from or produced from animals or their parts’, as described in Article 3(2)(v)).

News: The 6 biggest challenges in mycotoxin analysis (and how to overcome them) (15/09/2017)

Mycotoxins are among the most important topics in food safety. However, analysis poses some challenges for laboratories as detection is a difficult task, and therefore, mycotoxins go undetected sometimes. These are the biggest mycotoxin analysis challenges – and how to master them all.

News: Reference material: cornerstone of quality control (03/09/2019)

Reference material is indispensable for quality control in food analysis. But what exactly is the difference between reference material and certified reference material? And what is an analytical standard? Here‘s an overview.

News: Microorganisms in cosmetics: Can your make-up make you ill? (15/12/2015)

Microbiological contamination by bacteria, molds or viruses may not only occur in food. Pharmaceutical and cosmetic products may be contaminated, too. Microorganisms spoil the product and may be hazardous for consumer health.

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: Why use PCR for testing gluten? (01/03/2022)

We often get the question: “Why do you have a gluten PCR in your portfolio?” A valid question indeed, because gluten is the general name for the proteins in wheat, barley, rye and triticale. Since PCR detects DNA or RNA – not protein, the question remains: How can you use qPCR in gluten analysis.

News: What you need to know about insects as novel food (21/02/2023)

In January 2023, the EU approved two more insects as food: the house cricket in powder form, and the lesser mealworm. Here is an overview of the most important questions and answers on the topic. Which insects are allowed as food? There are hundreds of edible insect species worldwide. In the EU, only four insects […]

News: Listeria in food: An increasing risk? (20/04/2017)

Listeria are among the main causes of food poisoning. Recently, there has been an increasing number of product recalls due to Listeria contamination. How great is the risk really?

News: Gluten analysis explained: 10 questions and answers you should know (10/08/2017)

Codex standard, AOAC certification, R5 or G12 antibody: What does really matter in gluten analysis? We have collected 10 questions about gluten analysis that everyone in the food industry should be able to answer. How many can you easily answer?

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

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: The ongoing risk of Listeria (29/09/2022)

Listeria monocytogenes is frequently associated with the most severe outbreaks in terms of hospitalisations and deaths. In 2021, Listeria outbreaks included fresh produce, cured meats, ready to eat chicken products as well as cheese. 18 outbreaks of infections were traced to bagged salads and led to a recall of more than 200 varieties of bagged […]