Life Technologies Corporation today announced the
expansion of its food safety portfolio by partnering with PIKA
Weihenstephan to provide molecular testing solutions for the detection
of spoilage organisms in the brewing and beverage market. Life
Technologies is now the only supplier to provide both enrichment media
and PCR kits designed to suit the changing needs and challenges in
beverage quality and safety.
And in doing so, Life helps address a huge problem:
For generations, brewers have been looking for ways to eliminate beer
spoilage bacteria, which can impact the smell, taste and clarity of the
end product. By partnering with PIKA Weihenstephan, Life Technologies
will offer, not only the testing solutions, but also the consultancy
services for brewers to understand and respond to positive test results.
This is a great use of biotechnology! Here's the
full press release at the Wall Street Journal.
