Hardy Diagnostics Partners with NEMIS Technologies to Bring Rapid On-Site Pathogen Detection to North America

SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Hardy Diagnostics, a manufacturer and distributor of culture media and diagnostic solutions for microbiology laboratories, announced its partnership with NEMIS Technologies, a Swiss-based innovator in rapid on-site pathogen detection. Through this collaboration, Hardy Diagnostics will introduce NEMIS's N-Light technology and hygiene monitoring solutions to the North American market.

The partnership marks a step forward in promoting proactive food safety and environmental monitoring, said Hardy Diagnostics. NEMIS's proprietary chemiluminescence-based technology enables food manufacturers and environmental testing teams to conduct rapid pathogen detection directly on-site, empowering faster decision-making and improved contamination control, according to the company.

"Hardy Diagnostics is thrilled to partner in expanding access to cutting-edge rapid pathogen testing solutions for the food manufacturing industry across the United States. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to enhancing food safety," said Christopher Catani, CEO and president of Hardy Diagnostics. "Their innovative approach to hygiene control and HACCP 2.0 aligns perfectly with our mission to advance the science of microbiology and partner with our customers to diagnose and prevent disease."

Andre Hsiung, chief scientific officer at Hardy Diagnostics, added, "Hardy Diagnostics is pleased to announce our commitment to an enhanced partnership with NEMIS Technologies, a Swiss company specializing in food safety and pathogen detection; thus 'beefing up' Hardy's portfolio in food microbiology. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration and advancing our goals together.”

NEMIS's N-Light system is already used by major European food producers across industries ranging from meat and seafood to dairy, retail and ready-to-eat products, said Hardy Diagnostics.

The partnership includes the launch of educational initiatives through the NEMIS Academy, providing training resources and expert insights to food professionals across the region. Together, the two companies aim to transform food safety standards and promote a more sustainable and secure food system from farm to fork.