All Analytical testing (LC/GC/MS) articles
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WebinarAutomated solutions for mycotoxins and vitamins in complex foods matrices
Learn how automation helps food testing laboratories address evolving regulatory requirements, achieve lower LOD/LOQ targets through effective sample clean-up, and analyse novel foods and other complex matrices.
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ArticleWhy food laboratories need analytical systems that deliver more than sensitivity
Can food laboratories increase sensitivity without compromising routine reliability, workflow efficiency or resource use? The LCMS-8065XE was designed to address these growing analytical demands.
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ArticleSetting pass/fail criteria with GENESYS custom method application: Sports drink quality testing
How can beverage manufacturers catch concentration errors and contamination quickly? This study explores how UV-Visible spectroscopy and custom pass/fail criteria can support faster, straightforward quality checks.
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ReportWhat food manufacturers need from testing in 2026: smarter decisions, stronger assurance
As food businesses face faster risks, more complex products and growing demands for proof, testing is being asked to deliver more than routine evidence. The What food manufacturers need from testing in 2026 report examines how testing is evolving into a sharper tool for confidence, control and action.
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WebinarMeasuring what matters: water quality analysis with UV-Visible spectrophotometry
Join this webinar to explore how UV-Visible spectrophotometry can support reliable water quality analysis across a range of applications.
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ArticleWhat 10 years of advancement mean for Process NIR reliability
Process NIR has a reputation problem. Not because the technology doesn’t work but because for many manufacturers, an earlier experience left a lasting impression.
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ArticleCombining modern approaches in food pathogen detection with smarter control strategies
As food safety laboratories strive for faster, reliable, and audit-ready pathogen detection, success depends on more than advanced molecular methods. Robust workflows, contamination control, and compliance are now just as critical as PCR performance.
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ArticleThe new Nexis GC-2060 gas chromatograph: lower operating costs and maximum efficiency for your laboratory
Shimadzu’s new Nexis GC-2060 combines analytical intelligence with innovative hardware to cut gas and energy consumption, reduce manual workload and simplify complex sample analysis. Designed for maximum flexibility and efficiency, it helps laboratories lower operating costs without compromising performance or accuracy.
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NewsDubai Municipality launches advanced ViruGenetics Lab to detect foodborne viruses
Dubai Municipality has launched the ViruGenetics Lab at Dubai Central Laboratory, a first-of-its-kind facility in the UAE using digital PCR and genomic technologies to detect foodborne viruses with greater speed and precision, strengthening food safety and public health protection.
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ArticleFrom blind spots to real time insight: the importance of NMR based screening on tackling food fraud
Food fraud erodes margins, weakens consumer trust, and distorts fair competition. This article outlines why traditional controls miss signals of adulteration and mislabeling, and how reproducible NMR screening with large validated databases enables rapid authenticity testing across food products.
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ArticleDecoding the hidden structure of modern foods: how TD-NMR is supporting plant-based innovation
Unlocking the secrets of plant-based foods, Dr Kevin Nott at Oxford Instruments shows how TD-NMR helps scientists understand water and fat at a molecular level, shaping the next generation of meat and dairy alternatives.
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NewsDetecting trace pathogen levels does not always mean health risk, study finds
Researchers warn ultra-sensitive pathogen tests may trigger unnecessary recalls and food waste despite trace detections posing limited health risk.
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NewsAston University and Mondelēz launch flavour filtration research partnership
New research partnership aims to develop membrane filtration technologies that enhance flavours, aromas and nutrients in food products.
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NewsNanoplastics may increase Salmonella virulence, study warns
Researchers find nanoplastics from food packaging may boost Salmonella virulence and biofilm formation, raising emerging questions for food safety.
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ArticleUnpacking the evolving science of pathogen persistence in food processing environments
Even the most robust sanitation programmes cannot fully eliminate pathogen persistence. As biofilms, harbourage sites and genomic surveillance reshape what manufacturers know about contamination risk, persistence is emerging as one of the defining tests of modern food safety.
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NewsEuropean Commission’s JRC launches certified reference material to improve cereulide toxin detection in food
JRC launches certified reference material to improve cereulide toxin measurement, helping laboratories enhance food safety testing and protect consumers worldwide.
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NewsFoodborne antimicrobial resistance threat persists across Europe
EFSA and ECDC warn antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter remains high, threatening treatment effectiveness and reinforcing need for coordinated food supply chain action.
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NewsEFSA assesses pathogen growth risks in meat intended for freezing
EFSA’s assessment shows how storage time, temperature and hygiene determine pathogen risks in meat destined for freezing.
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WebinarRethinking Listeria monitoring: faster, simpler solutions for food safety & environmental testing
Discover how modern Listeria monitoring solutions can support faster, more reliable food and environmental testing, and help elevate your laboratory’s efficiency and confidence in results.
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NewsSingapore team develops two novel methods to enhance carob flavour in chocolate alternatives
Scientists in Singapore have developed two natural processing techniques that significantly improve carob flavour, offering manufacturers a climate-resilient alternative to cocoa.