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

News: National Cake Day: Which allergens can be found in cakes? (26/11/2021)

Allergens are substances that produce varied symptoms in allergy patients. As a result, allergens must be labeled. Some (such as eggs or gluten-containing wheat flour) are also found in cakes. What do allergy patients need to know about allergens in cakes? This article summarizes.

News: Verotoxin: How to detect contamination and ensure safe food (22/02/2017)

Verotoxin-producing EHEC bacteria are a common cause of food-borne infections. Here’s what food producers should know about the risk associated with the pathogen and the methods of detection.

News: Study: Salmonella causes damage worth billions of euros (02/12/2021)

Salmonella are rod-shaped bacteria that cause infections in the gastrointestinal tract in humans and animals and can often be fatal. The treatment of salmonella has become a billion-dollar industry in many countries around the world. A new study from Hungary now provides surprising figures on how high these really are.

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: Vitamin series – part 3 of 9: Folic acid (02/11/2021)

“Folic acid is an important vitamin.” But why is that so? What function does folic acid have and which foods are rich in folic acid? Learn more in the 3rd edition of our vitamin series!

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: How to start with vitamin analysis (15/05/2019)

Measuring the vitamin content of foods can be complicated. Smaller laboratories often avoid the effort and hire external labs for the analysis. But with the right tools, vitamin analysis can be done very easily and economically.

News: “Free from“ market continues to grow (23/05/2019)

The demand for gluten-free, lactose-free and other “free from“ foods is rising – and an end is not in sight. On the occasion of the “Free From Functional Food Expo“ in Barcelona, we take a look at the 4 major market trends.

News: New wine regions: Viticulture shifts to the North (29/08/2017)

Climate change and an adaption to the EU regulation have made it possible: wine can be cultivated in more and more regions. This brings new challenges for winemakers – not least in the field of quality assurance.

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: 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: 5 fascinating facts about nuts (27/10/2022)

In the USA, National Nut Day is celebrated on October 22. Reason enough to take a closer look at the little vitamin bombs.  1. Not everything we call a nut actually is one  In fact, from a botanical point of view, there are only a few “true nuts”, including hazelnuts, walnuts as well as sweet […]

News: Quality assurance and proficiency testing: How capable is your lab? (05/12/2016)

Quality assurance is an important issue for every laboratory. If you want to ensure that your lab produces accurate and precise results, proficiency testing is an indispensable measure. Here’s what you ought to know about proficiency tests.

News: Norovirus illnesses and outbreaks – more common in winter months (03/05/2022)

Recently, there have been a number of oyster recalls due to Norovirus contaminations. But what actually are noroviruses, what are sources of contamination and how can the viruses be detected?

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: Edible Insects – delicacy or allergy risk? (31/03/2022)

Edible insects are a matter of course for more than a quarter of the world’s population, because they taste good, are nutritious and are relatively readily available. Thus, insects supplement the diets of approximately two billion people in various countries around the world – mainly in parts of Asia, Africa and Latin America. More and […]

News: World Hepatitis Day – Take action and ensure food safety (28/07/2024)

There are more than two million new cases of hepatitis every year and over a million people lose their lives to hepatitis. As we observe World Hepatitis Day, it’s an important reminder of the crucial role that food safety plays in preventing the spread of hepatitis and other foodborne illnesses. This day, recognized annually on […]

News: Fish fraud: Lesson learned? (08/06/2017)

Last year, a study on food fraud attracted attention in Europe: one out of three fish dishes wasn’t what is said on the menu. Consumers and authorities were alarmed and called for stricter controls. What has been achieved so far?

News: 5 tips for your perfect Thanksgiving dinner (21/11/2018)

In the USA, Thanksgiving will be celebrated this Thursday. On this occasion, we have collected some useful tips to make your Thanksgiving dinner a success.

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: 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: 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: Viruses in food: Why you should check your food for norovirus & co. (04/09/2017)

Virus infections occur more often in winter; however, outbreaks during the warm months are not uncommon. Besides direct contact with an infected person, contaminated food is an important source of infection. A significant risk comes from food which is consumed raw – such as salad.