— ADVERTORIAL —
NEMIS Technologies is preparing to enter the U.S. food safety industry with its innovative on-site testing technology aimed at reducing contamination risks in food production. The company works with major brands in Europe, including Barilla, and in Africa with companies such as Tiger Brands. They aim to deliver fast, actionable results to help food manufacturers make immediate decisions and avoid large-scale recalls.
Bringing testing closer to production
Thomas Struckmeyer, head of commercial development at NEMIS, explained that their goal is to bring testing closer to where food is produced. “We’re putting the value back and the decision back where it belongs, to make fast decisions on outcomes that matter,” he said. “The sooner you can take action, the better.”
Rapid on-site diagnostics for pathogens
NEMIS diagnostic technology allows food manufacturers to test for pathogens, including Salmonella and Listeria, directly on-site rather than waiting for results from a laboratory. Traditional lab tests can take several days for results to appear, but Struckmeyer emphasized that NEMIS’ tools provide rapid data, allowing companies to act quickly to prevent contamination from spreading.
“The sooner you know there may be a problem, the better off you are,” Struckmeyer said.
Focus on high-risk sectors
The company initially focuses on high-risk sectors such as ready-made foods and food preparation in supermarkets. Struckmeyer believes their solutions will be especially useful in environments such as sushi restaurants and fresh produce processing facilities, where raw materials are exposed to potential contamination.
“We focus on high-risk products, such as fresh produce that is turned into a finished product,” Struckmeyer said. “This is where our first customer segment will be.”
Advances in viability testing
NEMIS testing instruments also utilize viability testing, which Struckmeyer described as a significant advance for food safety. Unlike some molecular tests that detect genetic material, NEMIS’ technology confirms the presence of live bacteria, allowing food manufacturers to know if a pathogen like Listeria is an active threat.
“With our technology you detect live bacteria,” he said. “You always find traces of bacteria here and there, but you still don’t know if it’s alive. We provide that clarity.”
Entering the American market
While NEMIS is just entering the U.S. market, Struckmeyer is confident in the company’s future in the industry. “We are entering the market as a new player, but we are confident that our technology will quickly prove its worth,” he said.
To learn more about NEMIS Technologies and its food safety solutions, visit company website.
Upcoming webinars and NEMIS Academy
To further address the American market, NEMIS offers a series of webinars through the NEMIS Academy. These sessions are designed to inform food industry professionals about the importance of environmental monitoring and the role of new technologies in preventing foodborne illness.
Upcoming webinars include:
- “Restoring consumer confidence in the food supply” – With Brian Ronholm, former Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the USDA. This session, on October 10, 2024, will explore how improved food safety practices can restore confidence in the food industry.
- ‘Old age pathogens: finding new homes’ – This session with John Donaghy, scheduled for October 29, 2024, will focus on the persistence of age-related pathogens in food environments and strategies to limit their spread.
- “Food safety culture” – Led by Frank Yiannas, former Assistant Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the FDA. This webinar, on November 14, 2024, will delve deeper into the crucial role of promoting a strong food safety culture within organizations.
These webinars, along with other training resources available through the NEMIS Academy, provide food safety professionals with the opportunity to stay up to date on the latest industry trends and tools.
Read more about these webinars here.