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Webinar Replay - How innovation in genomics helps reduce spoilage risk and non-quality costs

Watch the replay of this webinar, held on May 27 with New Food Watch this webinar to hear our bioMérieux experts introduce new SMARTBIOME™ and show how spoiler investigation and microbiome analysis helps manufacturers uncover contamination sources, accelerate corrective actions, and reduce spoilage risk and non‑quality costs. Key themes explored include: Limitations of routine testing in understanding spoilage origin and recurrence The importance of moving from detection to deeper microbiome insight Identifying contamination sources and transmission pathways across production stages Improving the speed and effectiveness of corrective actions Reducing spoilage risk, product waste, and non-quality costs through better understanding This session provided a closer look at how microbiome-based approaches are helping manufacturers strengthen contamination control strategies and move towards more proactive, prevention-led quality management. Speakers: Julien Defferrard, EMEA Business Development Manager, bioMérieux. Lysiane Hauben, Microbiology & Bioinformatics Expert, bioMérieux

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Webinar Replay - A Practical Guide to Spoilage Investigation and Prevention

Watch the replay of this webinar, held on June 10 with Food Safety Magazine. Routine testing can flag spoilage, but it often doesn't explain root cause—or how to prevent recurrence. In this educational webinar, Justin Cabrita and Dr. Martin Wiedmann share a practical, investigation-driven approach to spoilage prevention using SMARTBIOME™ from bioMérieux—an innovative solution that combines high precision DNA analysis, advanced bioinformatics, data science, an exclusive spoilers knowledge base, and expert consulting.

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Rethinking Food Safety: Science-Driven Strategies for the Animal Protein Industry

In this on-demand webinar, industry leaders and former public health authorities explore how the industry is shifting from reactive, hazardbased detection toward preventive, riskbased strategies that focus on deeper biological insight, not just pathogen presence.

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Spoilers Trilogy #2 - Origin of spoilers with a particular case of water and biofilms

Watch the replay for a 45-minute expert discussion about biofilm mechanisms, innovative approach for biofilm treatment and the underestimated importance of the water.

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STEC in Focus: Navigating Risk, Regulation, and Rapid Detection

Watch the replay and understand the risks of STEC with innovative new detection tools. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) remains a critical concern in food safety, with evolving regulations and increasing pressure on producers to ensure rapid, reliable detection. In this 45-minute webinar, experts from bioMérieux - David Tomas-Fornes, Jean-Philippe Tourniaire, and Alexandra Lipski - shared the latest insights into STEC risk, regulatory expectations, and how cutting-edge technologies are transforming detection workflows.

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Spoilers Trilogy #1 - Who are the "real" spoilers in Food? Impacts on Safety, Shelf Life & Consumer Behavior

Watch the replay for a 45-minute expert discussion combining academic insight and industrial experience. You’ll learn about the most common spoilage fungi, how they are detected, and the risks they pose. We’ll also explore how consumers typically react when confronted with moldy food—and how these behaviors can influence food safety decisions and waste management strategies. Whether you're in food quality, safety, R&D, or production, this session will give you valuable perspective on managing spoilage across the food chain.

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Heat-Resistant Molds 101: Fundamentals and Prevention Strategies for Better Beverage Quality

In this on-demand webinar, hear from Dr. Emilia Rico (BCN Research Laboratories) and Chris McNamara (Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc) as they discuss the fundamentals of viable heat-resistant molds. They'll explore how heat-resistant molds can survive pasteurization and affect the quality of beverages, raw materials, and ultimately your brand and bottom line.

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Root Cause Analysis, A new era thanks to Genomics

Following EFSA scientific opinion publication on the “Persistence of microbiological hazards in food & feed production and processing environment”, we sat together with scientific experts from bioMérieux and Kersia to understand the implication of this publication on the daily work of the food industry and how we can assist you in going beyond this scientific opinion.

Webinar - Molecular Innovation for Food Pathogen Testing

Molecular Innovations for Food Pathogen Testing

✅Discover the latest trends and innovations in Molecular Testing. ✅Learn about the potential cost savings and efficiency improvements that rapid results can bring ✅Learn the range of applications for this PCR real-time pathogen detection solution ✅Discover how this system can decrease cross-contamination risk 

Webinar - Automated Food Pathogen Detection with VIDAS KUBE

How Is VIDAS® KUBE™ Transforming Food Pathogen Detection?

Watch the replay of the Webinar and Discover VIDAS® KUBE™, the latest evolution in immunoassay testing, designed to bring simplicity, efficiency, and reliability to your laboratory. This next-generation system builds on the trusted legacy of VIDAS, offering enhanced automation, improved workflow integration, and an intuitive user experience. In this session, our experts will guide you through: ✅ The key innovations of VIDAS KUBE ✅ How it simplifies day-to-day operations ✅ Real-world applications and benefits for your lab

Addressing Spoilers in Juice, Concentrate, and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Production

Addressing Spoilers in Juice, Concentrate, and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Production

Watch the replay and learn more about: ✅ bioMérieux, xPRO and our Augmented Diagnostics approach ✅ Spoilers in Non-Alcoholic Beverages: What is it? Why? What is the problem? ✅ A Customer Testimonial about Alicyclobacillus risks and impacts in the beverages industry - BCN Research Laboratories Sebastien Manuel, bioMérieux , bioMérieux

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Monitoring Hazards: Importance of a good Environmental Monitoring Program to « Seek and Destroy »

Following EFSA scientific opinion publication on the “Persistence of microbiological hazards in food & feed production and processing environment”, we sat together with scientific experts from bioMérieux and Kersia to understand the implication of this publication on the daily work of the food industry and how we can assist you in going beyond this scientific opinion.

Webinar - Trusting Alternatives: Unveiling ISO 16140-2 for Reliable Method Validation

New ISO 7218:2024: Essential Changes and Expert Insights for Food Microbiology Labs

✅ David TOMAS (Associate Director Scientific Affairs, bioMérieux) and Catherine PELLETIER (Manager Expertise & Innovation, Mérieux NutriSciences) ✅ Join us for an exclusive webinar on the newly published ISO 7218:2024, Microbiology of the Food Chain — General Requirements and Guidance for Microbiological Examinations. This updated standard introduces new concepts, requirements, and guidance essential for microbiological analysis. It's a critical tool for ISO 17025 accredited laboratories and for implementing good laboratory practices, with multiple references to other relevant ISO standards.

4th European Dairy Quality Conference

Replay the 3 sessions animated and attended by thought leaders, experts and professionals from across Europe to share best practices and discuss the future of the dairy industry in a highly competitive market.

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BIOBALL® Standardized Strains for Food Microbiology Lab Quality Control

BIOBALL® can help take control of your microbiological quality control by delivering unprecented accuracy and precision, batch after batch.

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Persistence of Microbiologial Hazards in the food industry. EFSA article digested by Scientific Experts

✅ Come and sit with experts on cleaning and sanitation from Kersia and environmental monitoring & microbiology from bioMérieux to discover how innovation can help you improve your hygienic and testing standards. We are thrilled to announce an upcoming trilogy of webinars. ✅ This series will feature leading experts who will share their insights and practical advice on maintaining and enhancing environmental standards within the food sector.

Webinar - Molecular Innovation for Food Pathogen Testing

Producing Standardised Results: the Present and the Future

✅ Greg Jones, Microbiology Training Specialist at Campden BRI, will cover the ISO 7218 standard requirements for laboratory set-up, kit calibration, personnel training, processing of samples and reading results (with a particular focus on counting plate results). ✅ For the second part, bioMérieux’s David Tomas Fornes will take us through new and alternative methods – along with the fundamentals of validating such methods as per ISO 16140 part 2.

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Salmonella Isolation From Processed Seafood

SALMONELLA IN RAW FISH FILLETS: WHY DO WE NOT CONSIDER IT A FOOD SAFETY HAZARD? Salmonella is routinely considered a potential food safety hazard in farmed prawns/shrimps but not for farmed fish. Contaminated whole fish and processed portions can cross-contaminate equipment and premises even when the end product will be cooked prior to consumption. Now, more fish species are being used in minimally “processed” recipes (e.g. ceviche & poke) beyond traditional sashimi species.

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Evaluation of the bioMérieux GENE-UP^® System for STEC Detection

Australia is a major global exporter of beef products exporting more than 70% of products to a range of markets including China, Japan, Korea and the USA. Many of Australia’s export markets have market access regulations that require Australian producers to test beef products for the presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).

The Upcoming ISO 16140-3 on Method Verification

The forthcoming ISO 16140 Part 3 standard concerns the protocol for the verification of reference methods and validated alternative methods in a single laboratory. Isabelle DESFORGES and Dr Nicolas NGUYEN VAN LONG will explain the expected official release of the new ISO 16140-3 standard, its scope, its impact and relevance to a laboratory, the transition guide.

Webinar - Trusting Alternatives: Unveiling ISO 16140-2 for Reliable Method Validation

Trusting Alternatives: Unveiling ISO 16140-2 for Reliable Method Validation

✅ A co-hosted webinar by bioMérieux and Campden BRI. ✅ Join us on 17th September for an insightful webinar on understanding alternative methods validation for microbiological testing of food. Speakers: Suzanne Jordan, Molecular Methods Manager at Campden BRI & David Tomas-Fornes, Associate Director Scientific Affairs at bioMérieux

Maximizing Your Company's Potential Turn Your Lab into a Value Engine for QI and Spoilers

Maximizing Your Company's Potential Turn Your Lab into a Value Engine for QI and Spoilers

Maximizing Your Company's Potential Turn Your Lab into a Value Engine for QI and Spoilers Watch the replay and learn how to: ✅ identify and resolve laboratory bottlenecks ✅ align lab operations with business objectives ✅ leverage lab data for better decision-making ✅ enhance efficiency and foster innovation

Beer Spoiler Management: How to Mitigate the Risk with Game Changing Solution and Services

Improve your quality program with game-changing solutions and advanced genomic approaches for detecting and eradicating beer spoilers in your production environment.

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Alicyclobacillus, General overview, risks and impact in the beverages industry

Our game-changing solution for the detection of the Alicyclobacillus producers of Guaiacol within a day, GENE-UP® PRO ACB will be presented based on the example of BCN Rsearch Laboratories.

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Listeria Outbreak in Rock Melons in Australia

Our presenter discusses a recent epidemiological investigation into listeria outbreaks in Australian rockmelons in the context of high-profile listeria outbreaks around the world in 2018.

Rapid Pathogen Detection for Quality & Safety in Dairy Microbiology

Dr. Collin reviews the evaluation and selection of rapid pathogen detection tests for quality and safety in dairy manufacturing operations.