Keep moving forward with the 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plate Reader Advanced software update.

In your lab, you’re always looking for ways to streamline your operation and keep moving forward. There’s no slowing down with the 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plate Reader Advanced, especially with our new software upgrade. Just as our technology is quick and easy to use, so is upgrading its software.  What’s at the starting line? Detailed analysis … Continue reading “Keep moving forward with the 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plate Reader Advanced software update.”

Do you have five minutes to strengthen your food safety environmental monitoring program?

When you work in the food industry, a lot is on the line. Establishing and maintaining proactive preventative practices and procedures to help achieve the goals you strive for can be challenging. Where do you even begin? 3M Food Safety understands that challenge, and we might have a solution to help: our new Environmental Monitoring … Continue reading “Do you have five minutes to strengthen your food safety environmental monitoring program?”

How to: Make the most of the 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Hygiene Monitoring software update.

We know that having your latest hygiene monitoring data readily available and easily digestible is critical to your operations. The latest 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Hygiene Monitoring software update, driven by customer-focused improvements, is here to help. To guide you through these changes, we’ve compiled five tips to leverage the improvements and get the most out of … Continue reading “How to: Make the most of the 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Hygiene Monitoring software update.”

Academia and industry, partnering to advance the future of food safety.

As a member of the science community, you know that there’s a big difference between theory and real-life application. That gap is one of the reasons universities strive to give students hands-on experiences that resemble what they’ll run into when they’re in the workforce. But the need for understanding goes both ways. Industries that don’t … Continue reading “Academia and industry, partnering to advance the future of food safety.”

Will we see you at IAFP?

The International Association for Food Protection’s 2022 Annual Meeting (IAFP) is right around the corner. Join thousands of other food safety professionals in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania July 31-August 3 for one of the leading food safety conferences worldwide.   Register to explore current and emerging food safety issues, the latest science, and innovative solutions to new and … Continue reading “Will we see you at IAFP?”

3M Food Safety Takes Home Gold at 2022 Edison Awards™ for 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plate Reader Advanced

3M Food Safety has been named a gold winner at the 2022 Edison Awards™ for its 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plate Reader Advanced in the Commercial Technology category. The Edison Awards globally recognizes, honors and fosters innovations and innovators whose solutions make a positive impact in the world.   3M Food Safety maintains an impressive history with the … Continue reading “3M Food Safety Takes Home Gold at 2022 Edison Awards™ for 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plate Reader Advanced”

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Food manufacturers: Is something missing in your hygiene monitoring program?

Establishing and maintaining a robust hygiene monitoring program can be challenging. However, consider these three questions to help evaluate the current status of your program and identify opportunities for continuous improvement:  Which test methods are used to evaluate cleaning and sanitation?  How are test points selected?  How are pass and fail limits for each test … Continue reading “Food manufacturers: Is something missing in your hygiene monitoring program?”

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3M™ Petrifilm™ Plate Reader Advanced Named Finalist for the 2022 Edison Awards

3M Food Safety has been named a finalist for the 2022 Edison Awards for its innovative 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plate Reader Advanced in the Commercial Technology category.  Keep reading to learn more about the significance of the Edison Awards, the 3M Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced, and its role in helping lab efficiencies, as well as 3M Food … Continue reading “3M™ Petrifilm™ Plate Reader Advanced Named Finalist for the 2022 Edison Awards”

How food microbiology contract labs can drive sustainable impact

Safe and trusted food is essential for the food industry to prosper — especially in today’s landscape of increased transparency. A heightened focus on sustainability has added another level of scrutiny for businesses within the food value chain. From food processors to laboratory services, each player has a role in reducing the environmental impact of … Continue reading “How food microbiology contract labs can drive sustainable impact”