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Congratulation to AGROLAB LUFA for successful participation in GIPSA GMO proficiency test
USDA/GIPSA conducts GMO detection tests for biotech cereals and oilseeds.
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Fungi are booming: versatile and healthy
In the current autumn weather the mushrooms do not only sprout in our native forests and let the mushroom lovers swarm out with baskets and knives. The range of cultivated mushrooms is available all year round and is becoming more and more varied.
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MOSH/MOAH was found in canned baby milk products
Foodwatch international made an international test in baby milk products: Almost all of the canned baby products tested, contained MOSH/MOAH residues as was reported.
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GMP+ International officially launched the new Country Note Iberian Peninsula (CN-IP)
GMP+ international published this year the new Country Note Iberian Peninsula. This was developed for the feed sector in Andorra, Spain and Portugal considering its specific situation and structure.
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AGROLAB GROUP successfully certified the central energy and environmental management system
As a laboratory group for the analysis of agricultural, environmental, water, food and feed products, we attach great importance to the careful use of resources, environmental protection and sustainable processes.
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ASFAC celebrated its 30 years in the company of all partners
Last Thursday, October 10, ASFAC, the Catalan Association of Composite Feed Manufacturers, celebrated its 30 years in the company of all partners.
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Listeria in food: Contaminated sausages, cheese and vegetables pose a health risk
In recent days there has been an increase in media of recalls of foods in which listeria contamination has been detected. A regular, preventive microbiological control of raw materials can ensure the quality of your products.
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Listerien in TK-Gemüse
Im AGROLAB RADAR 09/19 haben wir Sie über eine nachgewiesene Listereinkontamination von tiefgekühlten Mais informiert (General News: Listerien waren im TK-Mais (DE)). Heute möchten wir Sie zu diesem Thema über eine Entscheidung des ALTS informieren.
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ALOORA 3.17: new version released
Upload documents and improved rights-management.
AGROLAB is delighted to release another new version of ALOORA. Next to a refreshed look, this version hosts many improvements and new features which were added in order to increase user comfort.
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SUCCESS OF AGROLAB POLSKA SP. Z O.O. LABORATORY IN QS PROFICIENCY TESTS SPRING ROUND 2019
AGROLAB Polska Sp. z o.o. once again successfully participated in the proficiency tests organized by the QS Association, confirming its professionalism in the analysis of pesticide residues.
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Chlorpyrifos is said to endanger human health
The approval period for Chlorpyrifos expires in January 2020 and, according to EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), the statutory criteria for renewal of approval in the EU are not met.
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Chlorpyrifos and Metalaxyl in sunflower oleic acid from Eastern Europe
GMP+ International reports contamination of sunflower oleic acid batches from Eastern Europe with the pesticides Chlorpyrifos and Metalaxyl. Such impurities were found especially in products from Ukraine. According to current knowledge, these are batches from the 2018 harvest.
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Ragweed in feedingstuffs from France
In the first months of 2019, the Early Warning System of GMP+ International recorded various cases of contaminated feed lots with ragweed. The contaminated feed lots, most of which came from France, were barley, soybeans, sorghum and sunflower seeds (2018 harvest). It is expected that further contaminated batches will be discovered.
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AGROLAB GmbH moves to Landshut - More space for growth of AGROLAB Labor GmbH in Bruckberg
Four years after the extension was completed in 2015, the Bruckberg site is already bursting at the seams again. Unfortunately, expansion directly at the site is no longer possible, as all possible resources have been exhausted. Therefore AGROLAB GmbH moves to Landshut until the end of the year.
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AGROLAB GROUP: GMP + B11 registered laboratories
From July 2019, our laboratories AGROLAB LUFA, AGROLAB Ibérica and Dr. A. Verwey are on the list of Registered Laboratories according to GMP + B11. The AGROLAB GROUP is the ideal laboratory partner for testing for critical contaminants.
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ALOORA: 3.16.17: Wallonia review 2019 implemented
Evaluation Wallonia 2019 released.
AGROLAB is pleased to release a new version of ALOORA. In this version, the new evaluation for Wallonia has been released, so that we are completely up to date again.
If you have a sample analysed for use in Wallonia, you can find the evaluation module under the heading "EVALUATION" in your ALOORA account
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The project group “FoodProfiling” meet in Kiel
AGROLAB LUFA had the opportunity to host the spring meeting of the project group in Kiel. And welcomed 35 scientists ( m/f) for exchange of experience.
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Food Trends in 2019
The trend scouts looked deep into their crystal bowls and published their opinion in a report with the title Shifting Sands: Trends Shaping the Food Industry”.
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LUFA-ITL GmbH is becoming AGROLAB LUFA GmbH – highlighting our affiliation to the AGROLAB GROUP
LUFA-ITL will now bear the name AGROLAB LUFA GmbH after more than 140 years after its foundation. The food laboratory has been part of the AGROLAB GROUP for 17 years. Now, finally, this name is being communicated to the outside world.
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AGROLAB features in the “TOP 100” German middle class companies once again
For the seventh time, the AGROLAB GROUP is among the 100 middle class companies in Germany with the highest growth. AGROLAB was even able to place 3rd in the “Service and Trade” sector. This is the result of the “TOP 100 middle class companies 2018” study, carried out by consulting firm Munich Strategy.
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Pesticide analysis: Matrine and oxymatrine integrated in the residue portfolio
The „GOLD“ and „PLATIN“ packages have been amended by the actives matrine and oxamatrine due to market demands recently. It comprises the multi-methods for the examination of fresh fruit, vegetables and potatoes.