Global K-food popularity drives Neogen to bolster quality control for makers

As Korean foods are increasingly gaining traction in global consumer markets, food quality control solution provider Neogen Korea is enhancing its role to meet the expanding demand, its Asia-Pacific vice president said Tuesday. Established in 2022, following Neogen’s acquisition of 3M’s food safety division, the company emphasized the rising need for quality control in Korean food exports. It also underscored that food quality management is directly tied to global food security and can be further advanced through sustainability-focused practices, such as conserving energy and water and minimizing waste. Neogen’s quality control solutions are now used in 140 countries to inspect for microorganisms, foodborne pathogens, mycotoxins and food allergens. Supported by advanced devices such as the Petrifilm Plate Reader and Molecular Detection System (MDS), the solutions allow food firms to conduct quality control testing on their products and raw ingredients more easily, accurately and rapidly. Sohn Byoung-ik, vice president of Neogen Asia-Pacific, said that following its merger, the comWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times