In today’s rapidly evolving food industry, the role of food testing laboratories has never been more critical. Ensuring the safety, quality, and authenticity of food products is paramount, and this responsibility falls heavily on the shoulders of laboratory managers. The economics of food testing—encompassing everything from high-throughput pesticide screening to advanced research on alternative protein sources—plays a pivotal role in shaping the operational efficiency and financial health of these laboratories.
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The economics of food testing: A strategic perspective for laboratory managers
In today’s rapidly evolving food industry, the role of food testing laboratories has never been more critical. Ensuring the safety, quality, and authenticity of food products is paramount, and this responsibility falls heavily on the shoulders of laboratory managers. The economics of food testing—encompassing everything from high-throughput pesticide screening to advanced research on alternative protein sources—plays a pivotal role in shaping the operational efficiency and financial health of these laboratories.
Eliminate chick culling with innovative technology
While it sometimes seems questionable whether humanity and modern technology can coexist, technological advances in science can help pave the way to more compassionate business practices.
Meat vs plant based. What is the best option?
As we become more conscious about the planet, healthier lifestyles and our duty to protect the environment, attitudes and behaviours are shifting when it comes to food consumption.
Quantify more than 700 pesticides in 10 different food matrices
A recent webinar from SCIEX and New Food, presented by Jianru Stahl-Zeng of SCIEX, outlined some of the capabilities of the new SCIEX Triple Quad™ 7500 LC-MS/MS System – QTRAP® Ready. In particular, it highlighted the ability of the SCIEX 7500 System to accurately quantify 700 pesticide residues across 10 different food matrices at ultra-low trace levels. During the webinar, attendees posed various questions. Here, we share the top 5 of these questions, along with their answers.
What’s in your citrus oil?
Craig Butt explains a non-targeted omics approach to characterizing and profiling compounds in citrus oil Read time: 4 minutes There is increasing interest among consumers in the benefits of natural products containing citrus beyond the traditionally known benefits of...
Mycotoxin concerns amidst a pandemic: a discussion on how to optimize your food safety analysis
Read 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...
The honey sting
As a consumer it’s hard for me not to feel inundated with claims that our food is “all-natural” or “chemical-free” or that we should buy certain “superfoods” for their health benefits. We read labels and trust that the product we are buying is what we are truly...
Packaging with PFAS is not all it’s wrapped up to be
In the 1930s, a research chemist accidentally created polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE). The discovery put him in the National Inventors Hall of Fame when PTFE was later commercialized under the trade name Teflon. Nobody anticipated the impact this invention would have on...
When fungicides impact more than just fungi, is chlorothalonil a concern?
Plant protection products have sowed seeds of controversy within the agricultural, scientific and regulatory communities. Conversations seem to surround the impact of these chemicals on the ecosystem. Looking at the bee colony collapse disorder, we posted a blog...
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