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Fewer Hands, Fasters Results - Optimize Dairy Safety & Production With Hygiena

At Hygiena, we understand the pressure dairy producers face — tighter resources, rising quality demands, and the need to move faster without compromising safety. That’s why we’ve built a complete range of rapid, AOAC-certified testing solutions designed to simplify your workflows and speed up decision-making. Hygiena gives you the confidence to deliver consistent quality, protect your brand, and stay ahead in a fast-moving industry.

Modern Dairy Challenges Demand Smarter Solutions - Enter Hygiena

The Industry Outlook
The Industry Outlook

Challenges in the food and beverage industry aren’t just a passing trend; they’re an ongoing disruption. According to Food Industry Executive, companies are now being forced to “amplify efficiency to do more with less.” This is especially true in dairy, where skilled quality control (QC) technicians are in short supply. With high employee turnover, rising production demands, and fewer hands on deck, many dairy processors are struggling to maintain quality and compliance.

These labor challenges in dairy aren’t expected to ease anytime soon. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) continues to highlight workforce development as one of the top concerns facing the sector; as processors look ahead, smart investments in automation are becoming essential, not optional.

This is where Hygiena come in, our comprehensive suite of AOAC-certified rapid testing solutions enable your team to focus where human expertise matters most while ensuring consistent, reliable results, shift after shift.

Futureproof testing for Modern Dairy Production

ATP traces on surface

ATP Hygiene Monitoring

Quickly verify cleaning effectiveness - before production starts. Get instant insight with EnSURE® Touch and UltraSnap™ for on-the-spot hygiene checks and reduced contamination risk.

Pathogen Detection

Pathogen Detection

Detect pathogens in dairy environments in under 8 hours. MicroSnap® delivers same-shift results for E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, and more — with minimal hands-on time.

Innovate

Microbial Screening

The Innovate™ System offers rapid testing for food & beverage manufacturers to rapidly confirm the product quality for fast, efficient and safe product release.

Suretrend Tablet

Data Management & Compliance

Track, trend, and prove compliance — all in one place. SureTrend® provides real-time data visualization and traceability across all your testing programs.

Rapid Dairy Testing, AOAC Certified: From Lab to Market Faster

Imagine slashing your dairy product release time by 10 days while enhancing safety standards. That's the power of Hygiena's Innovate System with RapiScreen Dairy Kit - the first rapid method test to receive AOAC RI PTM certification for comprehensive dairy testing workflow.

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Why This Changes Everything:

Lightning-Fast Results
Detect dairy microbial contamination within 30 minutes after incubation, enabling faster product releases to market.

Unmatched Accuracy
Validated across 50+ microorganisms and multiple dairy matrices including milk, cheese, yogurt, and fermented products.

Bottom-Line Impact
Reduce cold storage inventory costs and boost cash flow with faster product clearance.

The AOAC Advantage:

Regulatory Compliance
Meet and exceed all dairy industry standards with internationally recognized certification.

Bulletproof Reliability
Consistently accurate results across various dairy products and processing environments.

Simplified Workflow
3-step process minimizes handling errors and saves valuable lab time while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

The Credentials That Matter In Dairy Testing

From AOAC to USDA, our certifications demonstrate our commitment to quality.

Uncompromising Dairy Safety Standards from Farm to Finished Product

Implement Hygiena's end-to-end testing, monitoring and quality control offerings to drive safety and profitability at every stage.

Farm: Feed & Water

Ensuring Dairy Safety From The Source

Undetected pathogens in feed and water can silently contaminate dairy cattle, compromising safety from the very beginning of the production process.

Raw Milk

Rapid Pathogen Detection in Raw Milk

Rapid, precise pathogen detection in raw milk is critical to preventing the spread of contaminants and ensuring that only safe milk enters the processing stage.

Processing

Comprehensive Environmental Monitoring

Comprehensive environmental monitoring during processing is essential to swiftly identify and address any potential points of contamination.

Final Product Testing

Verify Final Product Safety

Verifying the safety of final products with advanced rapid testing solutions protects your brand reputation and your customers' wellbeing.

Milk, Cheese & Plant-Based Please: Your Safety Needs Covered

Whether you're producing traditional dairy favorites like milk and cheese or innovating with plant-based alternatives like soy milk, Hygiena's comprehensive testing solutions ensure the safety and quality of your products every step of the way. Our cutting-edge technology and expert guidance adapt to your needs, providing reliable and rapid results for a wide range of dairy products. From the classic creamy goodness of milk and yogurt to the bold flavors of artisan cheeses and the smooth, refreshing taste of dairy-free alternatives, Hygiena is here to support your commitment to delivering exceptional products to your customers.

 

Why Do Leading Dairies Trust Hygiena for Cutting-Edge Safety Solutions?

At Hygiena, we understand that for dairies, the consequences of a pathogen outbreak go far beyond just "spilt milk." That's why we've partnered with leading dairies nationwide to provide cutting-edge pathogen testing solutions that help prevent outbreaks before they occur.

10,000 Dairies Worldwide
10,000 Dairies Worldwide

From small family-owned farms to large multinational cooperatives, dairies across the globe trust Hygiena's cutting-edge pathogen testing solutions to ensure the safety and quality of their products.

100,000 Hours Saved in Pathogen Testing Time
100,000 Hours Saved in Pathogen Testing Time

Hygiena's rapid and streamlined testing solutions have saved dairies countless hours in pathogen testing time, enabling them to quickly identify and address potential issues, optimize their processes, and focus on delivering safe, high-quality products to consumers.

Over 1 Million Tests Conducted
Over 1 Million Tests Conducted

With millions of precise pathogen tests conducted, Hygiena's solutions have been instrumental in helping dairies proactively identify and address potential safety risks, preventing costly outbreaks and protecting consumer health.

10M Consumers Enjoying Safer Dairy Products
10M Consumers Enjoying Safer Dairy Products

Hygiena's partnerships with dairies worldwide have contributed to the safety and well-being of millions of consumers who enjoy dairy products daily, ensuring they can trust the quality and integrity of the milk, cheese, and other dairy products they may consume.

Dairies That Demand the Best Choose Hygiena

Hear from industry leaders how our solutions ensure safety and quality.

Hygiena's portfolio covers all necessary test kits and utensils for the dairy sector. It stretches beyond environmental monitoring like hygiene sampling on farms, ATP tests, swabbing and sample collections. 

 

Hygiena's products stand out for the robustness and they enable us to test a wide array of food matrices. We have had extensive experience with these products and have been using them successfully since 2012.

-Dr. Dirk Krowas, Head of Microbiology at the Dairy Testing & Research Institute

A Testament to Excellence in the Dairy Industry

Upgrade Your Dairy Testing Capabilities and Save with Hygiena

Please take advantage of special promotions on our state-of-the-art testing systems, devices, software, and services, tailored to meet your dairy's unique needs. By upgrading your testing capabilities with Hygiena, you'll benefit from increased efficiency, reduced waste, and enhanced risk management while saving on your bottom line.

Innovate Instrument
Time to Innovate™

Trade and Experience the Future of Rapid Microbial Screening

Accelerate your dairy's time-to-market and maximize cash flow with Hygiena's next-gen Innovate Rapid Microbial Screening System. Trade in old equipment and enjoy precise pathogen detection, allowing you to rapidly release safe products and reduce storage costs. With actionable data in just 30 minutes, you can respond swiftly to contamination risks and protect your brand.

EnSURE Touch and Swabs
EnSURE® Touch 30-Day Trial

Simplify Your Environmental Monitoring Program

Collect, analyze and report on data from various test devices on a single luminometer with cloud-based analytics. Try the luminometer that's been making waves in the industry today!

Ensure Safety, Quality, and Shelf Life in Dairy Production with Hygiena’s Aseptic Manufacturing Guide
Maximize product safety, minimize contamination risk, and maintain consistent quality with Hygiena’s rapid microbiology, ATP monitoring, and environmental testing tools—trusted in aseptic dairy processing worldwide.

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