Spotlight on Food

In April, we were pleased to announce Food as the theme of the month. Over the course of the month, we prepared a variety of content - including interviews, articles, infographics, and a video animation - dedicated to this subject.

Please find below all the key highlights from the month with links to read more. And keep an eye out for next month’s theme on “Consumer Goods” 

Cotecna Talkshow: Food Testing

Rewatch this month's talkshow, presented by key experts from our network, including Neotron, NofaLab and Geochem.

Video Animation: Cotecna Food Safety Network

Discover in this short video animation an overview of Cotecna’s global laboratory network, providing a wide range of solutions to ensure the highest level of food safety.

Interview: Phytopathology for Food Safety

Agronômica, part of the Cotecna Group, is a leading Brazilian laboratory expert in phytosanitary diagnosis. In this interview, we contacted one of our experts from Agronômica, Biól. Dra. Yuliet Franco Cardoza, Laboratory Supervisor, to get in-depth insights about phytopathology for

food safety and plant health.

Read the full interview here: https://www.cotecna.com/en/media/news/phytopathology-for-food-safety

Article: Short Food Articles Compilation

Discover a selection of short articles presenting various topics around Food Testing, written by Miguel Machado Cruz, Area & Key Account Manager at Neotron.

Read the full list of articles here: https://www.cotecna.com/en/media/news/short-food-articles-compilation

Article: Safe and Quality Seafood with GEOCHEM India

In recent years, certifications and standards for aquaculture and seafood supply chains have emerged as important tools for protecting public health and maintain consumer trust. Discover in this article GEOCHEM India's testing and certification services as they work to ensure the safety, authenticity and quality of seafood.

Read the full article here: https://www.cotecna.com/en/media/articles/safe-and-quality-seafood-with-geochem-india

Article: How Packaging Affects Food Safety

Since ancient times, packaging has been used to preserve, protect and communicate information about the product it contains. In this article, discover how packaging affects food safety, insights into European regulatory requirements and compliance tips from Neotron Laboratories.

Read the full article here: https://www.cotecna.com/en/media/articles/how-packaging-affects-food-safety

Article: Testing for Spice Adulteration

Learn more in this article about how two common spices, turmeric and chilli powder, can be adulterated, and how Wimpey Laboratories’ wide range of testing services supports food safety in detecting such cases.

Read the full article here: https://www.cotecna.com/en/media/articles/testing-for-spice-adulteration

Article: Sustainability and its Importance for Food Safety

Discover how sustainability affects food safety as demonstrated by the application of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.  

Read the full article here: https://www.cotecna.com/en/media/articles/sustainability-and-its-importance-for-food-safety

Infographic: Cotecna Group Services for Olive Production & Quality

Discover our latest infographic about olive culture and olive oil production, and how Fitosoil and Agronômica, both part of the Cotecna Group, collaborate to ensure the highest quality standards throughout the entire supply-chain.

View the infographic: https://www.cotecna.com/en/media/news/cotecna-group-services-for-olive-production-quality