Feeding the world safe and abundant food is our collective mission. While food safety tends to receive the most attention, a quarter of all food supply is lost to microbial contamination.
The challenge we face is the detection of spoilage microorganisms. The most common tools haven’t been upgraded for decades while our understanding of food spoilers continues to grow. Moreover, a broad range of these spoilers is often grouped into one generic test result, leaving operators without important details.
Combining traditional detection methods with fine-tuned custom diagnostics, bioMérieux’s Predictive Diagnostics Innovation Center is improving spoilage detection and protecting the bottom line for leading companies around the world. Download the food spoilage case study below for more information.
Whole genome sequencing is a powerful and comprehensive analysis of an organism’s DNA. Unlocking the encoded information in DNA has led to scientific breakthroughs such as predicting specific genetic disorders in humans and the development of modern forensic testing. Much like a detective analyzing DNA samples from a crime scene, food scientists can use whole genome sequencing to trace bacterial strains to the original contamination source.
Metagenomics takes whole genome sequencing one step further. This process utilizes sequencing methods to gain insights into an entire collective of microorganisms, known as a microbiome. Rather than testing the individual organism itself, metagenomics can reveal invaluable relationships between a microbiome and its environment, such as gut health in humans or soil nutrients on crop farms.
This article, originally written and published by bioMérieux, gives the reader an overview of the following questions: what is genetic sequencing? What is whole genome sequencing? What are the methods and applications of sequencing? Download the full article for the answers to these questions and more.
Jack van der Sanden has been part of the global food industry for over 30 years. He has worked internationally as a food safety advisor and has specialized in Environmental Pathogen Management (EPM) and advised food industries to design effective EPM programs. Jack has partnered with BioMérieux to produce a short series of articles about environmental pathogen monitoring in the food industry.
Each article in the series provides invaluable information, insights, and opinions on the following topics: Why does your company need an EPM program? What are the most common mistakes companies make when implementing pathogen testing? What is a pathogen test looking for? How can I set up a pathogen hunt? What happens if pathogens are found in my plant? Download the full whitepaper above to learn Jack’s answers to these questions and more.
Jack van der Sanden is an international food safety advisor and has been part of the global food industry for over 30 years. He specializes in Environmental Pathogen Management (EPM) and has advised food industries on the design of preventative Environmental Monitoring Programs for the past 10 years. Jack and BioMérieux have partnered up to produce this introductory guide to environmental pathogen monitoring in the food industry.
Each article in the series addresses a unique and actionable topic for business owners in the food and beverage industry. Download the full whitepaper above to read Jack’s answers to the following questions: Is your food factory actually healthy? How should we address the unexpected spread of Listeria in food factories? What is the most efficient way to hunt down pathogens in a factory? What happens if a pathogen is found in your plant? What are some incorrect assumptions about EPMs? Production facilities with a firm grasp on the foundations of environmental pathogen monitoring are better prepared in the event of a positive pathogen test.
The future of food safety and quality has arrived with Predictive Diagnostics, a branch of bioMérieux which integrates traditional microbiology tools with data science and predictive modeling. Advancements in technology, communication, business and philosophical approaches to food testing provides opportunities for a better, safer, and more reliable global food supply.
In an interview with Dr. Stan Bailey, the Senior Director of Scientific Affairs at bioMerieux, Dr. Bailey reveals that revolutions in Predictive Diagnostic’s food Laboratory are leading to exciting new changes. The methods employed by food scientists have come a long way since 20 years ago, when most laboratories did not even have computers. Today, proactive automated testing, blockchain, and IoT are only a few of the advancements that are helping Predictive Diagnostics take a frontline role in food safety.
The food and beverage industry is constantly evolving as population growth increases exponentially. Food production needs to be faster, safer, and better than ever. This means optimizing the supply chain, promoting sustainability initiatives, and preventing food fraud. These revolutions can only happen through the analysis, supervisors, and technicians working hard in the food safety industry every day. Download the PDF above to read the full whitepaper.
Our agile scientific team, with an entrepreneurial outlook, will help you shift focus away from the traditional silo mindset of addressing one issue at a time, to a holistic approach where data and scientific expertise work together to predict rather than react.
As leaders in microbiology testing for over 55 years, bioMérieux offers rapid and traditional microbiology solutions for manufacturers. From sample preparation to quality testing to pathogen detection and identification, bioMérieux has a diagnostic solutions that will allow a quick and confident release of products.
