Microbiology and hygiene

The food industry is facing increased demands for microbiological safety, sustainability and preparedness. Climate change, new raw materials and complex supply chains affect how microorganisms behave – and thus how what we eat and drink must be developed, produced and controlled.

The new challenges require that security issues are brought forward in the development work. By combining traditional knowledge with new technology, we can create both efficient and sustainable solutions - which strengthen the industry's preparedness. It's about staying one step ahead – designing for safety, not just checking it afterwards.

Microbiological issues occur in different ways in a number of industries. It can be about microbiology that creates added value, such as in fermentation or probiotics, or about the microorganisms creating problems in various ways. We have extensive experience in tackling and solving these microbiological issues related to industries such as food, hygiene, healthcare, pulp/paper, paint and other process industries.

We offer theoretical and practical expertise in microbiology and hygiene. Together with your company or organization, we prevent and solve microbiological challenges.

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At our microbiological BSL2 lab, we work with:

Listeria, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Campylobacter, mould, yeast and virus
Microbiological cultivation, detection, identification
Food and environmental sampling
Evaluations in model systems and in pilot scale

We are regularly participating in The Swedish National Food Agency proficiency testing program for food microbiology analysis.

We are qualified to perform challenge tests and durability studies of ready-to-eat (RTE) foods related to Listeria monocytogenes acc. to EU guidelines.