New Foods Article — Sampling: Back to Basics

New Food sampling article cover

QualiTru’s Anne Bigalke, VP of International Markets, contributed to the recent New Food magazine article “Sampling: Back to Basics” Download PDF file of the article.

The article emphasizes the critical importance of proper sampling techniques in the food industry, particularly for microbiological testing. It discusses the often overlooked but fundamental questions about sampling like who performs it, the training they receive, and the techniques used. Highlighting the lack of standardization in sampling and the necessity for aseptic techniques, the article advocates for a more rigorous approach to ensure sample accuracy and representativeness.

The article was written by QualiTru contributing partners François Bourdichon (view LinkedIn page) and Dr. Roy Betts (view LinkedIn page).