DuPont Nutrition & Health Signs Agreement with Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories

DuPont Nutrition & Health has signed an agreement with Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories to provide analytical testing services as part of the DuPont Detect + Protect full service offering to the food industry. Eurofins and DuPont also will collaborate on customized solutions for food companies and processors seeking food protection services.

The agreement leverages Eurofins’ capabilities in microbiological testing with DuPont’s in-depth understanding of food microbial ecology, based on decades of scientific expertise in microbiology, diagnostic technologies and industry-leading protective ingredients, including the DuPont BAX System and the portfolio of Care4U protective ingredients. The new program is available in North America only.

The Detect + Protect Solutions program is an integrated food protection service targeting food manufacturers. The goal is to help companies handle complex microbial challenges in their production facilities and with their products using all the full toolkit of knowledge from DuPont food science and application teams. The comprehensive food protection program also can help manufacturers reduce spoilage and food waste, while keeping their products fresher longer and protecting the reputation of their brands. And, by optimizing production processes, companies may be able to decrease rework and reduce waste. For more information on Detect + Protect, visit: www.dupont.com/detect-and-protect.