Food Fortification
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Highlighting Nutrition and Sustainability: Insights from Globoil India 2024Highlighting Nutrition and Sustainability: Insights from Globoil India 2024
BioAnalyt participated in the Globoil India 2024 conference, held in Mumbai from 18 to 20 September 2024. This conference served as a global platform for the edible oils industry.1. October 2024 -
Fueling a Healthier Ghana: BioAnalyt and Wilmar Africa Ltd
Fueling a Healthier Ghana: BioAnalyt and Wilmar Africa Ltd
Food fortification programs are crucial for enhancing public health and addressing micronutrient deficiencies. BioAnalyt actively collaborates with customers like Wilmar to ensure that high-quality, micronutrient-enriched foods reach every household.17. September 2024 -
Strengthening Technical Capacity with CRS in West Africa
Strengthening Technical Capacity with CRS in West Africa
BioAnalyt has partnered with CRS to drive food security in West Africa through the Large-Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) project, enhancing fortification efforts in staple foods.9. July 2024 -
Empowering Millers: The Millers for Nutrition Coalition
Empowering Millers: The Millers for Nutrition Coalition
BioAnalyt partners with Millers for Nutrition to enhance global food fortification. Together, we advocate for higher food fortification standards and share industry best practices.9. July 2024 -
Advancing Vitamin A Testing in Edible Oils: iCheck Chroma 3 Validation
Advancing Vitamin A Testing in Edible Oils: iCheck Chroma 3 Validation
A new study compared BioAnalyt's portable iCheck Chroma 3 to HPLC for measuring vitamin A in fortified oils. This study highlights the cost-effectiveness and reliability of portable devices for monitoring fortification efforts.8. July 2024 -
Advancing Health and Sustainability: The Urgency of Food Fortification at COP28
Advancing Health and Sustainability: The Urgency of Food Fortification at COP28
As climate change disrupts food systems and exacerbates micronutrient deficiencies, food fortification emerges as a crucial tool for addressing these challenges.20. December 2023 -
Strengthening Food Fortification Efforts in Burkina Faso
Strengthening Food Fortification Efforts in Burkina Faso
Discover how BioAnalyt's iCheck technology is supporting Burkina Faso's fortification initiatives, improving compliance and addressing micronutrient deficiencies. Together with Catholic Relief Services, we're driving positive change for a healthier future.31. July 2023 -
Pioneering the digitalization innovation for improved fortification quality
Pioneering the digitalization innovation for improved fortification quality
We showcased two of our latest innovations in the pipeline - The iCheck Connect and iCheck Modular - at the World Food Program innovation pitch event in Munich last Friday.21. February 2023 -
Scaling-up synergies for successful fortification projects
Scaling-up synergies for successful fortification projects
BioAnalyt founder and managing director, Professor Dr. Florian J. Schweigert, participated in the Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit held at the UN General Assembly to discuss how technological innovations and partnerships can get the best out of Large-Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) projects.23. September 2022 -
Improving the fortification landscape – One country at a time
Improving the fortification landscape – One country at a time
The fortification industry continues to face challenges exacerbated by numerous global crises. Some of the key problem areas in the sector revolve around the availability of quality premixes, efficient and cost-effective testing methodologies, harmonization of data, general awareness of the consumers, and lack of a level playing field for producers.15. September 2022 -
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Julius Fenchel
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Julius Fenchel
'In team sports, you quickly learn that you may achieve little on your own, but with a team, you can win and advance collectively as a community', Julius says.25. August 2022 -
How data and digitalization can fix the malnutrition problem
How data and digitalization can fix the malnutrition problem
The emerging complexities in dietary patterns call for a renewed understanding of pathways leading to malnutrition.15. August 2022 -
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team - Meet Thomas Trautwein
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team - Meet Thomas Trautwein
Learn about Thomas Trautwein, a member of the BioAnalyt Production Team.10. August 2021 -
Highlights from the Fortification Quality Digitization - #FutureFortified Summit Webinar Series
Highlights from the Fortification Quality Digitization - #FutureFortified Summit Webinar Series
Our managing director, Dr. Anna Zhenchuk spoke at the 6th #FutureFortified Summit Series. She discussed how digital tools can be used to measure fortification quality.4. August 2021 -
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Tünde Horvath
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Tünde Horvath
Tünde Horvath is part of BioAnalyt’s Product Development and Production Team. She was born in former Yugoslavia and shares her personal story, hobbies and relation to BioAnalyt.29. April 2021 -
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Cathleen Friedrich
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Cathleen Friedrich
Learn about Cathleen Friedrich, BioAnalyt's Head of Partnerships and Team Lead Sales29. January 2021 -
iCheck Hardware and Software Innovations in Collaboration with BMGF and WFP Innovation Accelerator
iCheck Hardware and Software Innovations in Collaboration with BMGF and WFP Innovation Accelerator
We are scaling up iCheck Connect, our digital platform for iCheck devices and it's associated developments with support from BMGF and WFP Innovation Accelerator22. December 2020 -
Highlights from the 2nd Global Summit on Fortification and the Micronutrient Forum 5th Global Conference
Highlights from the 2nd Global Summit on Fortification and the Micronutrient Forum 5th Global Conference
The 2nd Global Summit on Food Fortification and the Micronutrient Forum 5th Global Conference went virtual this year. Read our top 10 highlights from these events.26. November 2020 -
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Katja Grundmann
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Katja Grundmann
Learn about Katja Grundmann, BioAnalyt's Head of Quality Management26. November 2020 -
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team - Meet Katrin Bernhöft
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team - Meet Katrin Bernhöft
Learn about Katrin Bernhöft, BioAnalyt's Head of Product Development.6. October 2020 -
Fortified Flour to Improve Iron and Vitamin A Status and iCheck
Fortified Flour to Improve Iron and Vitamin A Status and iCheck
Our new white paper on fortified flour and how you can control for iron and vitamin A in them with iCheck.5. October 2020 -
Fortified Edible Oil to Improve Vitamin A Status and iCheck Chroma (3)
Fortified Edible Oil to Improve Vitamin A Status and iCheck Chroma (3)
Our new white paper on fortified edible oil and how you can control for vitamin A in them with iCheck.3. August 2020 -
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team - Meet Stefanie Hinze
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team - Meet Stefanie Hinze
Learn about Stefanie Hinze, BioAnalyt's Sales Manager.27. July 2020 -
Fortified Sugar to Improve Vitamin A Status and iCheck Fluoro
Fortified Sugar to Improve Vitamin A Status and iCheck Fluoro
Our new white paper on fortified sugar and how you can control for vitamin A in them with iCheck.18. May 2020 -
Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) – What Are They and What Can iCheck Do?
Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) – What Are They and What Can iCheck Do?
Our new white paper on Ready-to-use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) and how to control for iron in them with iCheck.27. March 2020 -
Corn Soy Blend (CSB) - What is it and What Can iCheck Do?
Corn Soy Blend (CSB) - What is it and What Can iCheck Do?
Our new white paper on Corn Soy Blend (CSB) and how to control for iron in them with iCheck.27. March 2020 -
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin A and Iron
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin A and Iron
In this issue of our series on vitamins and minerals, we take a closer look at why vitamin A and iron are so important, how we can get enough of them in our diets, and how to measure them!28. February 2020 -
Join BioAnalyt in March in Bangkok for Two Global Nutrition Meetings
Join BioAnalyt in March in Bangkok for Two Global Nutrition Meetings
BioAnalyt will be attending and participating in the Second Global Summit on Food Fortification and Micronutrient Forum this coming March. We will be showcasing our current products and services and providing you insights into our exciting new product developments. We invite you to join us at these events and look forward to meeting you!19. December 2019 -
iCheck Connect - Digital Companion for Your iCheck
iCheck Connect - Digital Companion for Your iCheck
iCheck Connect is a companion web and mobile application launching in 2020. iCheck Connect enables wireless measurement data transfer from your iCheck.19. December 2019 -
BioAnalyt at the 2nd AOAC Sub-Saharan Africa Annual Meeting
BioAnalyt at the 2nd AOAC Sub-Saharan Africa Annual Meeting
2nd Annual AOAC Sub-Saharan Africa Meeting took place in Cape Town, South Africa at the beginning of November. Dr. Anna Zhenchuk shared at the meeting BioAnalyt's experience in supporting testing capacity building in the region.30. November 2019 -
BioAnalyt and Changing Markets Present iChecks to Mexico's Food Control Agency, COFEPRIS
BioAnalyt and Changing Markets Present iChecks to Mexico's Food Control Agency, COFEPRIS
BioAnalyt and Changing Markets partnered to provide Mexico's Food Control Agency, COFEPRIS, with several iCheck Iron. The efforts to improve compliance are needed as a recent study found that very few of Mexico's wheat and maize flours were being fortified according to standard.30. November 2019 -
Lodestar Centre of Excellence - Dedicated On Site Training Hubs!
Lodestar Centre of Excellence - Dedicated On Site Training Hubs!
Driven to providing sustainable, locally relevant, and hands-on training, the Lodestar COE will utilize a training of trainers of trainers model, strengthening a new cadre of local experts. The Lodestar COE platform will exist as a permanently available resource for industry, regulatory and standards institutions...30. November 2019 -
Bouillon Cubes - What Are They and What Can iCheck Do?
Bouillon Cubes - What Are They and What Can iCheck Do?
Our new white paper on Fortified Boullion Cubes and how to control for iron, vitamin A and iodine in these cubes with iCheck.17. October 2019 -
Rice Fortification - What Is It and What Can iCheck Do?
Rice Fortification - What Is It and What Can iCheck Do?
Fortification of rice, one of the main global staples is a great opportunity to tackle micronutrient deficiencies. Learn about Rice Fortification and how to control for iron and vitamin A in fortified kernels with iCheck.31. July 2019 -
Double Fortified Salt - What Is It and What Can iCheck Do?
Double Fortified Salt - What Is It and What Can iCheck Do?
Salt iodization is the most successful intervention to tackle iodine deficiency. Adding more micronutrients to salt such as iron may help tackle more effectively iron deficiency. Read about double-fortfiied salt in our new white paper and how to test for iodine and iron in salt with our iCheck.31. July 2019 -
BioAnalyt at "Together for Nutrition" - Inaugural Executive Short Course to Improve Public-Private Engagement
BioAnalyt at "Together for Nutrition" - Inaugural Executive Short Course to Improve Public-Private Engagement
Reflections of BioAnalyt's Anna Zhenchuk about the inaugural Executive Short Course “Together for Nutrition: Public-Private engagement to improve the consumption of nutritious food".31. July 2019 -
Partner Spotlight: Meet André Redinger, CEO of the Millhouse Group
Partner Spotlight: Meet André Redinger, CEO of the Millhouse Group
An interview with André Redinger, the Millhouse Group’s Managing Director. Although best known for their sugar and micronutrient premix production, Millhouse also has a social impact side, embodied in its Southern Lodestar Foundation and Millhouse’s nutrition focus.30. July 2019 -
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team - Dr. Anna Zhenchuk
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team - Dr. Anna Zhenchuk
Dr. Anna Zhenchuk joined BioAnalyt in 2012 following her participation in the European Nutrition Leadership Platform (ENLP). From product development, to technical support, to marketing, to now management, Anna embodies all that is BioAnalyt.17. June 2019 -
BioAnalyt's Experience at the WFP & Cargill Innovation Bootcamp
BioAnalyt's Experience at the WFP & Cargill Innovation Bootcamp
BioAnalyt participated in a Bootcamp this May to learn how to pitch our newest Innovation, Connected iCheck, to an audience of partners and investors at the WFP Innovation Accelerator. Our team learned about user-centered design, lean startup thinking, and market hacking to design Connected iCheck.13. June 2019 -
Fortification Quality Convening by BMGF and WFP Accelerator
Fortification Quality Convening by BMGF and WFP Accelerator
In late April, BioAnalyt participated in a challenge workshop hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and WFP Innovation Accelerator. The goal of the workshop was to critically assess the root causes of failure in the quality of fortified foods and brainstorm innovative solutions to overcome these challenges.13. June 2019 -
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team - Prof. Florian Schweigert
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team - Prof. Florian Schweigert
Prof. Florian Schweigert founded BioAnalyt in 1999 as a spin off from the University of Potsdam. This fulfilled his desire to bring the lab to the sample, especially in places with little means for sophisticated lab equipment. Prof. Schweigert loves spending time with his family traveling. He also enjoys visiting museums and concerts or operas.29. April 2019 -
Double Fortified Salt - iCheck can measure both iron and iodine
Double Fortified Salt - iCheck can measure both iron and iodine
More than a third of the global population are affected by iodine and iron deficiencies, and this poses a serious public health risk.25. February 2019 -
iCheck Loves Training: get your FREE vials and training now
iCheck Loves Training: get your FREE vials and training now
Training is strongly recommended before any initial use of iCheck. Existing users are also welcome to repeat and get refresher training. To facilitate participation in this unique training program, we are including a special free-of-charge package of 20 vials with every order of iCheck devices and Test Kits made from 29. 01.2018 to 30.04.2019.28. January 2019 -
BioAnalyt in Banjul, Gambia: Training of Trainers (ToT) for laboratory technicians and food inspectors on the use of iCheck devices
BioAnalyt in Banjul, Gambia: Training of Trainers (ToT) for laboratory technicians and food inspectors on the use of iCheck devices
A 5-day training for food inspectors and laboratory technicians was performed by our Technical Director, Holly McKee, in Banjul, Gambia in cooperation with the FAO and the FQSA.10. October 2018 -
BioAnalyt in Malawi: Capacity building for import inspection of fortified foods
BioAnalyt in Malawi: Capacity building for import inspection of fortified foods
On 10-14 September 2018 BioAnalyt conducted a capacity building workshop for personnel at border sites and for quality officers, organized by the Malawian Ministry of Health with support from GAIN/ENABLE.10. October 2018 -
Enabling small-scale maize millers to contribute to the global fight against malnutrition
Enabling small-scale maize millers to contribute to the global fight against malnutrition
Maize is the most popular staple food in Tanzania. It is also an excellent vehicle to deliver vital micronutrients to vulnerable populations.27. August 2018 -
Sector wide training: Fortification of maize and wheat flour - improving process efficiency
Sector wide training: Fortification of maize and wheat flour - improving process efficiency
The TechnoServe Program, Strengthening African Processors of Fortified Foods (SAPFF) in collaboration with the African Milling School (AMS) will conduct a 2-day training on “Improving fortification efficiency of maize flour and wheat flour” on the 8th and 9th August, 2018.31. July 2018 -
Readiness of National Labs to Test Fortified Foods and Accuracy of Their Results
Readiness of National Labs to Test Fortified Foods and Accuracy of Their Results
Study on the analytical capability and readiness of selected laboratories to analyze fortified food – a quick look into key learnings and recommendations21. June 2018 -
Sight & Life Magazine: The Power of Portable Micronutrient Testing
Sight & Life Magazine: The Power of Portable Micronutrient Testing
Read our article in Sight&Life Magazine on how to strengthen food fortification programs through improved monitoring tools.11. May 2018 -
Rice Fortification: A New Method to Measure Vitamin A
Rice Fortification: A New Method to Measure Vitamin A
BioAnalyt partnered with DSM to develop a simple method for testing fortified rice18. July 2017 -
Improved Method: Measure Iron EDTA Faster in Flour with iCheck Iron
Improved Method: Measure Iron EDTA Faster in Flour with iCheck Iron
BioAnalyt partnered with AkzoNobel to develop an improved and faster reagent mix for measuring NaFeEDTA with iCheck Iron.14. July 2017 -
Mapping the Coverage of Food Fortification Locally
Mapping the Coverage of Food Fortification Locally
Assessing a program’s coverage is a recurring challenge for organizations, who are often beleaguered by small sample sizes, geographical limitations and high laboratory costs.19. December 2016 -
Coverage as the Royal Road to Impact
Coverage as the Royal Road to Impact
An interview with Mark Myatt and Grant Aaron, who have developed tools to assist fortification stakeholders with program coverage assessments.18. October 2016 -
Technical Know-How and Training of Stakeholders are Key to Effective Food Fortification
Technical Know-How and Training of Stakeholders are Key to Effective Food Fortification
To ensure that food fortification is effective, technical know-how of the processes is a must for both industry and government.19. July 2016 -
When it Comes to Measurement, Defining Uncertainty = Increased Confidence in Results
When it Comes to Measurement, Defining Uncertainty = Increased Confidence in Results
How reliable is a measurement result? In this technical update, we summarize information on the most common indicator of reliability: measurement uncertainty.3. June 2016 -
Vitamin A Levels in Bouillon Cubes Can Accurately Be Measured Using iCheck Fluoro
Vitamin A Levels in Bouillon Cubes Can Accurately Be Measured Using iCheck Fluoro
BioAnalyt recently performed feasibility tests for measuring Vitamin A in bouillon cubes/powder with results show excellent recovery and precision.13. May 2016 -
Recent Food Fortification Training Refocuses Monitoring Efforts in Nigeria
Recent Food Fortification Training Refocuses Monitoring Efforts in Nigeria
The recent workshop in Lagos, Nigeria, hosted by NAFDAC and UNICEF brought together government to focus on effective monitoring systems for fortified foods.31. March 2016 -
Effective Measurement of Intrinsic and Added Iron in Fortified Foods with iCheck Iron
Effective Measurement of Intrinsic and Added Iron in Fortified Foods with iCheck Iron
A fast and economic measurement is necessary for effective monitoring of the iron fortification process.16. March 2016 -
Milk: Vitamin Testing Doesn't Have to Take Forever
Milk: Vitamin Testing Doesn't Have to Take Forever
With the innovative portable method, iCheck Fluoro, vitamin analysis has been made more accessible and is no longer bound to a lab.15. March 2016 -
iCheck Chroma 3: Validated for Vitamin A in Plant-based Ghee & Rice Bran Oil
iCheck Chroma 3: Validated for Vitamin A in Plant-based Ghee & Rice Bran Oil
BioAnalyt has validated this new method enabling the easy measurement of Vitamin A.3. March 2016