NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE June 2024 99 Neogen launches new molecular method for Salmonella detection Neogen® Corporation, one of the worldwide leaders in innovative solutions that help the food and beverage industries ensure safety and quality in their products, announced the launch of the new Neogen Molecular Detection Assay 2 – Salmonella Enteritidis/Salmonella Typhimurium (MDA2SEST). The product joins several other next-generation assays, including Salmonella, E. coli O157 (including H7), Listeria and Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter, STEC gene screen (stx and eae), and Cronobacter, as part of the Neogen Molecular Detection System pathogen testing platform. "We are pleased to bring this advanced technology to our customers, helping them to enhance their food safety program and address a challenging need in the poultry industry," said John Adent, Neogen's President and CEO. "This isothermal molecular assay overcomes certain limitations of existing solutions, such as traditional serology and PCR-based methods, with improved accuracy, reduced time to results, and a streamlined workflow that provides increased productivity and unparalleled ease of use." The Neogen MDA2SEST kit is used with the Neogen Molecular Detection System for rapid and specific detection of two Salmonella serotypes, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serotype Enteritidis (SE) and Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serotype Typhimurium (including monophasic variant 1,4,[5],12:i:-) (ST), in enriched poultry samples. Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium are two serotypes that are pathogenic to humans and have been implicated in Salmonella outbreaks. By enabling the detection of specific serotypes such as S. Enteritidis and S. Typhimurium, the MDA2SEST assay is an important tool that can help reduce foodborne illness. Read more>> BioMar Ecuador's management changes BioMar announced that BioMar Ecuador General Manager Danny Velez has decided to retire as of May 31, 2024, and current Finance Director Andres Rivadulla will take over as General Manager. “Under the leadership of Danny Velez, we have seen our operation in Ecuador go through a tremendous growth process. He is passing on a company in excellent shape despite the difficult environment for both our staff and customers with national security challenges, continued power cuts that interrupt production, and low shrimp prices,” said Henrik Aarestrup, Vice President, LATAM, Shrimp and Hatchery at BioMar. Andres Rivadulla joined BioMar Ecuador from the well-known French supplier of plastic pens and lighters, Bic, in 2018, and has equally contributed to the success of BioMar Ecuador in recent years. “Andres has as Finance Director demonstrated great skill and overview and in the last couple of years he has taken on a role beyond the original scope of his position. This leaves me confident that he will be able to lead the continued development of BioMar Ecuador,” added Aarestrup. Read more>>
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