Press Releases

Hygiena® a leader in food safety and quality control solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation within the SureTrend® platform: the Sampling Plan Module. Designed to address key challenges faced by food safety professionals, the new module offers a streamlined, efficient approach to sampling management that enhances traceability, simplifies data management and improves collaboration.

Hygiena® is proud to announce that Mark Carter, our Senior Global Software Product Manager, assumed presidency of the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) at the conclusion of the IAFP 2024 Annual Meeting. This prestigious role highlights Mark’s extensive expertise in food safety and quality management, as well as his commitment to advancing public health on a global scale, reinforcing Hygiena's leadership in the industry.

Hygiena® is proud to announce that Danièle Sohier, our esteemed Director of Scientific Affairs, has taken on the prestigious role of President of AOAC International, effective August 2024. This significant appointment underscores Hygiena’s commitment to scientific excellence and leadership in the global food safety and quality sector.

DKSH has formed an exclusive partnership with Hygiena^®, a global leader in food safety and health diagnostics solutions. DKSH will leverage its market expansion services to enhance Hygiena’s presence in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.

Hygiena®, a global leader in food safety solutions, is elated to announce that its innovative method for detecting Escherichia coli O157:H7/NM in Raw Meat Products has received official approval for publication. This method, referred to as the "BAX® System Real-Time PCR assay for E. coli O157:H7 Exact," has been granted a respected position in the Compendium of Analytical Methods, identified as MFLP-115.

Hygiena®, a global leader in rapid microbial detection, monitoring, and identification solutions, is thrilled to announce that its Innovate™ RapiScreen™ Dairy and Beverage Kits are the first methods to be awarded the prestigious AOAC RI Performance Tested Methods^SM (PTM) Certification for the entire product testing workflow. This symbolizes a new pinnacle of excellence and reliability in rapid microbial screening solutions for the food and beverage industry.

Leading Food Safety Provider of Rapid Microbial Detection Solutions Deepens Commitment to ANZ with New Sydney Office Facilities

Hygiena^® has been granted a new US patent for SalQuant^®, a tool designed for Salmonella quantification in One Health Diagnostics™ applications. The patent strengthens Hygiena's position in microorganism quantification and offers an efficient alternative to traditional methods. SalQuant^® enables processors to measure Salmonella presence in a range of food types, enhancing sanitation and meeting regulatory and quality standards. The system offers rapid, reliable testing with increased accuracy, improving decision-making and productivity. Hygiena's Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Patrice Chablain, and Vice President, Amanda Manolis, both express the company's commitment to developing innovative diagnostics for improving public and animal health.

AOAC RI PTM certification awarded to Hygiena’s BAX® System for the detection of STEC (Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli) and Salmonella from beef trim sampling cloths

AOAC RI PTM certification awarded to Hygiena, confirming performance claims of its kit in spiked food matrices (gluten free soy flour, corn bread, seasoning mix, rolled oats and evaporated milk) and incurred food (baked bread) with gluten from wheat, barley or rye flour