In-house microbial analysis gives the full picture – faster

When food manufacturers send samples to external laboratories for microbial analysis, they often face long waiting times — sometimes up to a week — before receiving critical results. In a fast-moving industry where food safety, shelf life and brand reputation are on the line, this delay can compromise decision-making and slow down production.

Moreover, traditional cultivation methods are not equipped to detect the full range of microorganisms present in food and processing environments, leaving manufacturers without the complete microbial picture needed for thorough quality control.

In-house metagenomic testing reduces result time to under 12 hours

To address these challenges, Danish microbiology specialist ISI Food Protection has launched the platform OMNi Track Pro®, which enables food producers to perform in-house metagenomic analysis. This comprehensive approach identifies bacteria, yeasts and moulds through DNA sequencing — offering a complete and precise view of the microbial risk.

OMNi Track Pro® helps manufacturers establish their own on-site microbial testing facilities, reducing the turnaround time for results from several days to less than 12 hours.

The key purpose of OMNi Track Pro® is to help manufacturers establish their own on-site microbial testing facilities, thereby reducing the turnaround time for results from several days to less than 12 hours.

ISI Food Protection not only delivers the hardware and software needed for the setup, but also advises on lab design, workflow integration, microbial classification and data interpretation. User-friendly tools and expert support ensure that manufacturers can take full control of their microbial monitoring.

Faster risk response and better product safety

With faster and more detailed microbial insights, food producers are able to take proactive action to reduce risks, ensure food safety, and minimise production downtime. By gaining full control of testing in-house, they also reduce reliance on external laboratories and protect their brand reputation through rapid, evidence-based decisions.

OMNi Track Pro® empowers food manufacturers to make safer, faster and smarter choices — for the benefit of both their operations and the consumers who trust their products.