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Neogen's Petrifilm Automated Feeder has made a significant mark in the food safety testing realm. Launched in the US in June this year, it has now reached Australia, ready for in-person demonstrations at the company's Queensland headquarters. This innovative system is designed specifically for high-volume food safety testing laboratories and works seamlessly with existing Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced equipment.

Enhancing Lab Productivity

The new system offers remarkable features. It consistently counts colonies and boosts lab productivity by automatically feeding and enumerating up to 300 Petrifilm Plates in just 33 minutes. This eliminates the need for technicians to load individual plates into the PPRA or manually count and record results. By freeing up more time for data analysis, labs can efficiently meet the growing demand for safe and high-quality food. For instance, it takes a technician up to four hours of hands-on time to count 300 plates, while loading the Petrifilm Automated Feeder takes just one minute. With increased speed, reliability, and traceability, labs gain more time and peace of mind.

Innovation in Microbiology

Neogen's Petrifilm Automated Feeder is part of a long line of innovations that have shaped the field. Forty years ago, the first Petrifilm Plate was introduced, which became a game-changer in microbiology. Now, Petrifilm Plates are a mainstay in modern labs worldwide, offering multiple advantages over traditional methods. They eliminate the need for tedious preparation, reduce energy and water consumption significantly, and take up less space in workplaces. These plates test for a wide range of microorganisms, from total coliforms and E. coli to yeast, mould, lactic acid bacteria, and Listeria species, all ready-to-use right out of the pack.

Advancements in Technology

In 2021, the Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced was introduced, providing food safety professionals with new options to rapidly and accurately image, count, and document microbiological colonies. And now, the Petrifilm Automated Feeder takes it a step further. Neogen delivers an end-to-end customer testing solution by combining hardware, software, and a trained AI system. This frees up the most valuable resource - people. To learn more about the entire Neogen Petrifilm portfolio or arrange a demonstration of the Petrifilm Automated Feeder, reach out to your local Neogen Territory Manager or visit neogenaustralasia.com.au.