Thermo Fisher Scientific introduced the Thermo Scientific?? SureTect?? Beverage Spoilage Multiplex qPCR Assay, an industry-first all-in-one quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based test developed in collaboration with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.
Now part of the Thermo Scientific SureTect PCR System, the assay offers early and accurate detection of spoilage organisms earlier in the production process and has wide applicability across the beverage testing industry. Product recalls due to microbial spoilage continue to pose a significant risk to beverage makers--affecting quality, brand reputation and revenue. Traditional contamination testing methods can take days and may miss some trouble-causing micro-organisms, putting companies at risk of costly product recalls and lost trust.
The Thermo Scientific?? Sure Tect?? Beverage Sp oilage Multiplex QPCR Assay detects over 100 strains of the most relevant spoilage micro-organisms for beverages - such as preservative-resistant yeasts, molds, lactic acid bacteria and acetic acid bacteria in a single qPCR reaction-- something no other test on the market currently offers.
This high-throughput approach helps reduce testing time by up to 50% compared to traditional culture testing methods, giving manufacturers greater confidence when releasing batches, and consumers greater confidence in the quality of the products they drink. By testing for more micro-organisms in one assay, the all-in-one kit also enables cost efficiencies and improved environmental sustainability. As beverage companies ramp up innovation, especially around limited-edition and seasonal offerings, speed and confidence in quality testing become even more critical.
The Thermo Scientific SureTect?? Beverages Spoilage Multiplex q PCR Assay is designed to provide both large beverage groups and smaller local brands with access to fast high-quality spoilage detection to help manufacturers act with speed and protect product quality.
