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Welcome to our Learning Center, your go-to resource for enhancing food safety in the Food & Beverage industry. Here, we provide a comprehensive collection of technical articles, training videos, and webinars designed to equip our customers with the knowledge and tools they need to implement efficient and compliant methods in their operations. Our commitment to food safety is paramount, and we aim to empower manufacturers and testers with the latest insights and best practices to ensure the highest standards of hygiene, pathogen detection and beyond.

Explore our expertly curated content that covers a wide range of topics, from hygiene monitoring solutions to innovative approaches in pathogen detection. Whether you're a large manufacturer or a small craft brewery, our Learning Center is tailored to support your specific needs. Enhance your understanding of food safety and compliance, and ensure that your products meet the rigorous standards demanded by today's consumers.

Featured Articles

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Salmonella
Salmonella Detection Procedure (EN ISO 6579-1)

EN ISO 6579-1 standard specifies detection of Salmonella spp. in human consumption, animal feed, and environmental samples.

Staphylococcus aureus
Detection & Differentiation of Staphyl. Aureus on Baird Parker Agar

Baird Parker Agar is used for the isolation, presumptive identification, and enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus from food and animal feed, and pharmaceuticals products.

Four transparent test tubes filled with water. Each test tube contains a different fruit dropped into the liquid, causing a splash effect at the top of each tube.
Navigating Natural Flavor Regulations

Navigate global natural flavor regulations and complexities of sourcing and manufacturing with regional insights. Understand classifications and limitations.

A microscopic view of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. The bacteria are rod-shaped and appear in a glowing green color against a dark green background. Some of the E. coli cells have visible flagella—thin, hair-like structures—that help the bacteria move.
Differentiation of Escherichia coli from coliforms

There are many other methods of detection to indicate the presence of E. coli. Review common tests and biochemical reactions for this contaminant.

A lab technician wearing a white lab coat, blue gloves, and protective eyewear, working in a laboratory setting. The person is holding and examining two petri dishes containing agar medium with visible bacterial colonies growing on them.
EN ISO 11133 Microbiological Culture Media

Water source comparison for microbiological media preparation highlights central purification vs. Milli-Q® IX system efficiency.

A gloved hand (wearing a purple nitrile glove) handling a stack of petri dishes filled with colorful culture media. The petri dishes are organized in stacks by color, including green, blue, pink, and red.
ISO Updates: Microbiological Food & Water Analysis

Updates on ISO standards in food microbiology by expert Barbara Gerten from Merck.

Food & Beverage Testing & Manufacturing Techniques & Technologies

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A plate of food being examined closely through a magnifying glass.
Regulatory Compliance​ for Food & Beverage

Understand the importance of food safety management and regulatory compliance in food & beverage industry to meet quality and safety throughout the diverse supply chains.

The inside of a refrigerator organized with a variety of food items, illustrating proper or typical food storage.
Microbiological Analysis for Food & Beverage

Food microbiology testing is a key part of the food safety and quality management. Learn more about the wide range of tests covering pathogens and spoilage organisms.

A hand wearing a purple glove holding a contact agar plate. The agar in the plate is grid-marked and is yellowish-orange, which is common for general-purpose microbiological growth media.
Surface & Personnel Testing

Surface monitoring and personnel monitoring measure the levels of microbial contamination in production areas to control the measures of disinfection routines.

a top-down view of a neatly arranged grid of small wooden bowls, each containing different natural food ingredients.
Chemical Analysis for Food & Beverage

Discover the application of analytical techniques involved in the chemical analysis of food and beverages for safety, authenticity, and quality assurance.

A digital illustration showing Salmonella bacteria under a microscope-like view.
Pathogen & Spoilage Testing

Pathogen testing detects disease-causing organisms, while microbial spoilage testing identifies spoilage microorganisms in goods.

A laboratory setting where a person wearing a purple glove is pouring a yellowish liquid from a bottle into a petri dish.
Microbial Culture Media Preparation

Culture media provide essential nutrients and selective inhibitors for microbial growth in various industries.

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Recommended Reading

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A digitally rendered microscopic view of Salmonella bacteria.
Article: Salmonella Contamination and Rapid Detection Methods

Salmonella pass through the entire food chain from animal feed, primary production, and into households or food-service establishments.

Listeria: Surviving Bacteria
Protocol: Listeria: Surviving Bacteria

Listeria is a public health concern, affecting elderly, pregnant, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals.

Glass of beer
Article: Culture Method for Beer Quality Control

Traditional methods are based morphology, staining methods, enzyme reactions (metabolism) and diverse media.

Two chromatography columns, specifically HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) or UHPLC (Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography) columns.
Protocol: HPLC Analysis of Water-Soluble Vitamins Using Titan C18 Column

The B vitamins are very hydrophilic, consequently a gradient with a low concentration of methanol and acidic mobile phase was used for elution under reversed-phase conditions.

A laboratory setup for water quality testing, specifically using a membrane filtration system under a biosafety cabinet or laminar flow hood.
Article: ISO 11133:2014 Quality Culture Media for Food & Water Testing

EN ISO 11133:2014 standard mandatory for microbiological testing labs, ensuring quality in media preparation and testing.

A digitally rendered illustration of a Listeria bacterium, likely Listeria monocytogenes, which is the species most associated with human illness.
Protocol: Listeria Detection Standards in Food Chain

ISO updated Listeria detection standards in 2017, specifying methods for food and environmental samples.

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