Neogen Launches Petrifilm® Automated Feeder for Enhanced Efficiency in Food Safety Testing

Neogen Corporation has launched its Petrifilm Automated Feeder, streamlining high-throughput food safety testing by reducing hands-on enumeration time from 4 hours to just 1 minute. This innovative system works with Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced equipment to automate colony counting and integrate with existing lab workflows. Targeted at high-volume labs processing over 100,000 quality indicator tests annually, this feeder aims to enhance lab productivity, addressing challenges like technician turnover and human error, and enabling labs to focus on higher-value tasks.

Neogen Corporation, a leading food safety diagnostics firm, recently announced the launch of its innovative Petrifilm Automated Feeder (PAF). This groundbreaking system is designed to streamline high-throughput food safety testing by significantly reducing hands-on enumeration time, enabling labs to focus on higher-value tasks.

According to Neogen's website [1], the PAF integrates with the Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced (PPRA) equipment to automate colony counting. This integration reduces enumeration time from laborious 4 hours to a mere 1 minute, representing a remarkable 99% time savings [1]. This advanced system is particularly targeted at high-volume labs processing over 100,000 quality indicator tests annually [1].

The PAF's ability to enhance lab productivity is not limited to time savings. The automated system addresses challenges like technician turnover and human error that are common in manual testing processes. With the PAF, labs can rely on accurate and consistent results, enabling them to maintain a high standard of food safety [1].

The PAF's integration with existing lab workflows is a testament to Neogen's commitment to advanced technology and its role in improving laboratory efficiency. The automated feeder builds on the success of the PPRA system, which already boasts features like advanced counting algorithms, breakthrough technology, and actionable insights [1].

Neogen's investment in innovative solutions like the PAF demonstrates the company's dedication to helping food safety labs improve their productivity and efficiency. With features like automated enumeration, barcode reading, and advanced capabilities, the PAF is set to revolutionize the way high-volume food safety testing is conducted [1].

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[1] Neogen Corporation. (n.d.). Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced. Retrieved March 23, 2023, from https://www.neogen.com/categories/microbiology/petrifilm-plate-reader-advanced/