Testing for pesticides in cannabis and hemp by Matt Noestheden | Mar 25, 2022 | Blogs, Cannabis, Food / Beverage, Food and BeverageRead time: 2 minutes As we all know pesticide and mycotoxin testing regulations differ in each state. The applicable pesticides used can differ by crop (hemp vs. cannabis) and pesticide effectiveness on cannabis and hemp in the first place is currently in doubt....
The future of prebiotics and oligosaccharides in formula milk by Matt Noestheden | Mar 4, 2022 | Blogs, Food / Beverage, Food and BeverageRead time: 4 minutes Now for part two of my interview with Dr. Wesley Zandberg. Here we spoke about milk oligosaccharides in formula vs human milk, how many there could be and what their future use looks like. Read on to find out what we discussed. Formula vs human...
The importance of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs): prebiotics in milk and milk products by Matt Noestheden | Feb 8, 2022 | Blogs, Food / Beverage, Food and BeverageRead time: 4 minutes Recently, I had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Wesley Zandberg, Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, who completed his PhD and post-doctorate work at Simon Fraser University. While working on projects aimed at developing...
What to expect for cannabis in 2022 and beyond by Matt Noestheden | Feb 1, 2022 | Blogs, Cannabis, Food / Beverage, Food and BeverageRead time: 2 minutes As the new year commences and we make plans for 2022, cannabis will be a hot topic in some areas of the world. There may be continuations from 2021 around legislations and regulations, and we might even see new trends for some regions and...
Molecular sleuthing using mass spectrometry to protect Pacific salmon populations by Matt Noestheden | Jul 14, 2021 | Blogs, Environmental / IndustrialRead time: 5 minutes When Pacific salmon start to die in large numbers, with no identified cause, people take notice. This concern stems not only from the possibility of an environmental issue that could additionally affect human health, but also, in this case, from...
Mycotoxin concerns amidst a pandemic: a discussion on how to optimize your food safety analysis by Matt Noestheden | Nov 18, 2020 | Blogs, Food / BeverageRead time: 4 Minutes The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need to store and transport raw and finished food products in order to sustain the richness of the food supply chain. Therefore, having a robust post-harvest support system that monitors moisture levels and...
Overcome the growing pains of cannabis testing: 3 reasons to bring your testing in-house by Matt Noestheden | Mar 30, 2020 | Blogs, Food / BeverageWith more countries across the globe and states in the US legalizing medicinal and recreational marijuana and hemp, the industry continues to bloom. But with this, there are many gray areas. Whether it's regulations or simple safety measures, in the field, I've seen a...