Product-specific analytics

When it comes to fruit and vegetables, consumers expect the highest quality and preferably at any time of year. However, the effects of weather conditions or pests are unpredictable, and these are often neutralized by using plant protection products such as pesticides.

Every year, more than 6 million metric tons of tea and more than 9 million metric tons of coffee are produced. Tea and coffee are therefore the most important products of indulgence worldwide. That’s why it has become imperative to check the safety and quality of these products, and also why it poses such a great challenge.

The regions where they are produced are diverse, the path to the finished product can be long, and the risks that can affect the quality of herbs and spices are numerous. Residues from pesticides, microbiological exposure, and a wide variety of contaminants have to be tested for so that you can put a safe food product on the market.

Baby food, infant formula and complementary infant food are designed for an especially sensitive group of consumers who require extra protection. Since the demands are high and the ingredients for baby food are quite diverse – including meat, cereals, fruit, and vegetables – these products require very comprehensive and specific methodological and laboratory expertise.

In contrast to fresh fruit, nuts and dried fruit have a longer shelf life, which makes it necessary to monitor the legal changes even more intensively. Aside from their taste and dietary/physiological relevance, issues concerning food safety and protecting from food fraud also play a large role.

Wheat, maize and rice are among the most important cereals, followed by rye, barley, oats and millet, which are all extremely important staple crops for humans. Testing for residues, contaminants, or microbiology is just as important as analyzing for micronutrients, protein content, or minerals.

The range of dietary supplements, over-the-counter medicinal products, and related products is already huge now and is still growing. This involves adhering to guidelines concerning which ingredients are allowed, making correct declarations, and most importantly, making only permissible health claims. Yet this must also be accompanied by reliable and specific analysis.

Fish and meat products are very popular among consu-mers due to their valuable nutrients, and consumption of these products is steadily rising. Fish and fish products deliver valuable nutrients such as wholesome fatty acids (e.g. omega–3 fatty acids), easily digestible protein, and important vitamins and minerals. Meat and meat products contain numerous essential nut-rients that contribute to a balanced and healthy diet.