Saving time & money in the beverage industry

The beverage industry faces constant challenges in ensuring product safety and quality, particularly when dealing with spoilage organisms like Alicyclobacillus. These contaminants can compromise product quality and consumer trust, making their rapid detection critical.

Risks in the Beverage Industry: Quality Compliance & Product Availability

Beverage companies face a range of challenges that impact operational efficiency and reliability. In a highly competitive market, they must secure the availability of raw materials, managing plant operations and navigating workforce and utility constraints

But, with tight production schedules and complex transport and shipping logistics, maintaining both product availability and microbiological quality is a top priority. Effective quality control measures are crucial to identify contamination and meet the industry’s strict standards.

Alicyclobacillus Detection Challenge 

Selection of a detection method for Alicyclobacillus is challenging due to complex, and time-consuming protocols, along with a shortage of manpower. Traditional methods (IFU MM 12) take up to 14 days for results, delaying production timelines and increasing costs. They require specialized skills and manual effort, which can lead to inconsistencies.

To address these issues, companies need to enhance efficiency and team engagement. Regular training improves skills and adaptability, while simplifying workflows and promoting collaboration strengthens team performance. Integrating rapid and traditional testing methods can streamline quality control, improve accuracy, and reduce response times. But ultimately, faster testing accurate methods are becoming a priority for producers looking to stay competitive.

MICA Advance as a Game-changing Solution

To address this, DIAMIDEX developed MICA Advance, a cutting-edge solution for faster, more accurate microbiological detection of Alicyclobacillus. The technology combines microbial tagging, advanced optics, and machine learning to identify and quantify guaiacol-positive microcolonies within 24 hours for filtrable samples and detect their presence in non-filtrable matrices in 48h.

The process minimizes manual intervention, automates analysis, and ensures high specificity and sensitivity, even for complex samples like concentrates, purées and pulpy juices. This makes MICA Advance an indispensable tool for modern quality control.

ASPIS Case Study: Why they chose MICA Advance

During a recent webinar, DIAMIDEX presented the capabilities of MICA Advance, featuring a testimonial from Mario Chronis of ASPIS, leading Greek fruit and vegetable processor and raw material supplier. He shared their journey in adopting MICA Advance and how it transformed their quality control processes.

Delays in traditional Alicyclobacillus testing impacted their ability to meet client demands and maintain efficiency. After thorough market research, ASPIS selected Diamidex’s MICA Advance for its precision, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness. Following a six-month validation phase involving over 100 samples, the company achieved an 87% accuracy rate and 94% repeatability.

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