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Testing to Continue to Increase in 2021

Environmental monitoring and a focus on continuous improvement in sanitation drive increases in test volumes

Bob Ferguson

April 15, 2021

As food processors continue to recover from 2020, we wanted to find out more about their plans for 2021. One thing was clear: Testing—especially environmental monitoring—will continue to grow at a rapid pace.

Outsourcing: Pathogen Testing under the Microscope

Bob Ferguson

December 12, 2017

The way processors view their responsibilities regarding microbiological testing is changing. Regulatory pressure and a focus on food safety are causing changes in where processors do their testing.

Food Safety Testing: What Are Your Options?

Timothy Freier

December 12, 2017

Increased consumer interest in food safety and quality issues, combined with expanding regulatory initiatives, are increasing the importance of testing.

Benefits of the ISO Cooperative Agreement Program (CAP) for Food Safety

August 15, 2017

Interview with the Association of Public Health Laboratories on why a lab might join the ISO Cooperative Agreement Program

Environmental Monitoring for Cleanliness and Pathogen Detection

February 1, 2017

Adenosine triphosphate sanitation verification systems are now the standard method for evaluating and monitoring sanitation efficacy at food companies around the world.

Lean Quality for Lean Manufacturing

October 1, 2016

Utilization of Automation in the Contemporary Food Testing Laboratory

August 10, 2016

Laboratories are utilizing automation that will provide multiple benefits such as the delivery of high-quality data and the ability to take on additional workloads without increasing staffing levels.

Food Testing: Selecting a Contract Laboratory

April 6, 2016

Most food manufacturers need outside laboratory support at some time or another; the laboratory should be subjected to the same rigor that one would apply to selecting any vendor.

Effective Sanitation Programs Rely on Environmental Monitoring

February 1, 2016

Adenosine triphosphate sanitation verification systems are now the standard method for evaluating and monitoring sanitation efficacy at food companies around the world.

Food Safety Partnerships Confer Great Advantages

October 1, 2015

Alliant’s partnership with Bio-Rad Laboratories continues to reap enormous benefits.

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Testing to Continue to Increase in 2021

Outsourcing: Pathogen Testing under the Microscope

Food Safety Testing: What Are Your Options?

Benefits of the ISO Cooperative Agreement Program (CAP) for Food Safety

Environmental Monitoring for Cleanliness and Pathogen Detection

Lean Quality for Lean Manufacturing

Utilization of Automation in the Contemporary Food Testing Laboratory

Food Testing: Selecting a Contract Laboratory

Effective Sanitation Programs Rely on Environmental Monitoring

Food Safety Partnerships Confer Great Advantages

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