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Advancing Health and Sustainability: The Urgency of Food Fortification at COP28Advancing 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 -
Meet Mridul: Passionate Product Manager with a Global Perspective
Meet Mridul: Passionate Product Manager with a Global Perspective
Get to know our team better! In this edition, we feature one of our valued employees, sharing insights into their journey and contributions to our mission. Discover the people behind the scenes and their unique story.31. July 2023 -
How is edible oil refined? - Fortified Food Vehicles Series
How is edible oil refined? - Fortified Food Vehicles Series
In this Fortified Food Vehicle Series, our strategic partner and fortification Quality Assurance/Quality Control expert, Dr. Phillip Randall, outlines the rigorous steps and procedures that every batch of edible oil undergoes before reaching local supermarkets.23. March 2023 -
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Pauline Liesfeld
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Pauline Liesfeld
Learn about Pauline Liesfeld, a member of the BioAnalyt Product Development Team.6. March 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 -
BioAnalyt in Academia - A review of portable devices for measurement of vitamin A
BioAnalyt in Academia - A review of portable devices for measurement of vitamin A
In the first of our BioAnalyt in Academia series, we feature the paper titled 'A review of portable quantitative and semi-quantitative devices for measurement of vitamin A in biological samples' published in the Current Research in Biotechnology journal in 2022.24. November 2022 -
Triple burden of malnutrition: A threat to the progress of SDGs
Triple burden of malnutrition: A threat to the progress of SDGs
Out of 17 SDGs, at least 12 are directly associated with nutrition. It is now well-established that the 2030 agenda cannot be fully realized unless considerable investments, technological solutions, and suitable policy interventions are implemented to tackle malnutrition, also referred to as a triple threat.17. November 2022 -
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 -
Heading to iCheck 2.0 - Key Questions Answered
Heading to iCheck 2.0 - Key Questions Answered
Do you have questions about the usability of our old and new iCheck kits? Here are some of the answers20. 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 -
BioAnalyt Receives the Horizon Europe Seal of Excellence
BioAnalyt Receives the Horizon Europe Seal of Excellence
BioAnalyt's iCheck Anemia has received the Horizon Europe Seal of Excellence29. June 2022 -
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Samet Bicer
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Samet Bicer
Learn about Samet Bicer, a member of the BioAnalyt Sales Team.7. April 2022 -
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Dr. Christoph Kratz
Introducing the BioAnalyt Team – Meet Dr. Christoph Kratz
Learn about Dr. Christoph Kratz, a member of the BioAnalyt Product Development Team.9. December 2021 -
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Choline
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Choline
In this article, learn more about choline. What is it, what is its role in the body, and how can we prevent its deficiencies?9. December 2021 -
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamins B2 and K
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamins B2 and K
In this article, learn more about vitamin B2 and vitamin K. What are they, what is their role in the body, and how can we prevent their deficiencies?20. October 2021 -
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 -
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Biotin and Chromium
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Biotin and Chromium
In this article, learn more about biotin and chromium. What are they, what is their role in the body, and how can we prevent their deficiencies?4. August 2021 -
BIG-FuE: Entwicklung eines neuartigen Anämie-Testpanels zum gleichzeitigen Nachweis von Hb, ZPP, Vit. B9, Vit. B12 und CRP in einer Blutprobe.
BIG-FuE: Entwicklung eines neuartigen Anämie-Testpanels zum gleichzeitigen Nachweis von Hb, ZPP, Vit. B9, Vit. B12 und CRP in einer Blutprobe.
Eisenmangelanämie ist ein globales Gesundheitsproblem14. June 2021 -
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin B5 and Iodine
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin B5 and Iodine
In this issue of our series on vitamins and minerals, we take a closer look at why vitamin B5 and iodine are so important, how we can get enough of them in our diets, and how to prevent their deficiencies!9. June 2021 -
Highlights from AOAC webinar on Micronutrient Fortification
Highlights from AOAC webinar on Micronutrient Fortification
On March 24h, 2021, AOAC hosted a webinar about Micronutrient Fortification. Our CEO, Dr. Anna Zhenchuk spoke about “Analytical techniques & method performance considerations", and we edited a highlight video of the webinar.29. April 2021 -
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin B3 and Copper
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin B3 and Copper
Inspired by the Sight and Life publication “Vitamins and Minerals: A Brief Guide”, we continue with our Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals series by discussing vitamin B3 and copper.29. April 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 -
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin B6 and Fluoride
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin B6 and Fluoride
In this episode of our Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals series, we discuss vitamin B6 and Fluoride. Learn about where to find these micronutrients and why they are key elements to stay healthy.9. March 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 -
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin B12 and Potassium
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin B12 and Potassium
In this issue of our series on vitamins and minerals, we take a closer look at why vitamin B12 and potassium are so important, how we can get enough of them in our diets, and how to prevent their deficiencies!29. 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 -
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin B9 and Phosphorus
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin B9 and Phosphorus
In this issue of our series on vitamins and minerals, we take a closer look at why vitamin B9 and phosphorus are so important, how we can get enough of them in our diets, and how to prevent their deficiencies!26. November 2020 -
Key Points from The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2020 Report
Key Points from The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2020 Report
The SOFI 2020 report provides in-depth analysis on key challenges for achieving food security & reducing malnutrition. Read our top 10 points from the report6. October 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 -
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin B1 and Magnesium
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin B1 and Magnesium
In this issue of our series on vitamins and minerals, we take a closer look at why vitamin B1 and magnesium are so important, how we can get enough of them in our diets, and how to prevent their deficiencies!5. 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 -
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin C and Zinc
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin C and Zinc
In this issue of our series on vitamins and minerals, we take a closer look at why vitamin C and zinc are so important, how we can get enough of them in our diets, and how to prevent their deficiencies!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 -
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin E and Selenium
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin E and Selenium
In this issue of our series on vitamins and minerals, we take a closer look at why vitamin E and selenium are so important, how we can get enough of them in our diets, and how to prevent their deficiencies!5. 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 D and Calcium
Learn About Your Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin D and Calcium
In this issue of our series on vitamins and minerals, we take a closer look at why vitamin D and calcium are so important, how we can get enough of them in our diets, and how to prevent their deficiencies!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 -
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 -
New Portable Nephelometer for Thalassemia Screening: iCheck Turbidity
New Portable Nephelometer for Thalassemia Screening: iCheck Turbidity
BioAnalyt has developed a prototype device that measures red blood cells fragility as a screening tool for thalassemia in a low-resource setting. This prototype is referred to as iCheck Turbidity and is a portable nephelometer. There are ongoing tests regarding its robustness in the field.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 -
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 -
Precision Nutrition for Animals - What Is It and What Can iCheck Do?
Precision Nutrition for Animals - What Is It and What Can iCheck Do?
iChecks enable direct, on-the-farm measurement of nutrient levels in animal blood and tissue samples within minutes. Our animal health and livestock farming partners have used iChecks on dairy cattle, beef cattle, poultry, eggs, salmon, and pork.30. 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 -
Environmental Footprint and Disposal of iCheck Test Kits
Environmental Footprint and Disposal of iCheck Test Kits
When you use iCheck for your analysis, you also make an environmnetal friendly choice. iCheck uses up to 200 times less chemicals than alternative methods29. April 2019 -
Rapid Measurement of Vitamin E and ß-Carotene at Cow-side with iCheck
Rapid Measurement of Vitamin E and ß-Carotene at Cow-side with iCheck
Vitamin E and ß-carotene are crucial vitamins for dairy cattle health. iCheck measures Vitamin E and ß-Carotene in whole blood in 5 minutes.21. March 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 -
Today is World Food Day!
Today is World Food Day!
Today is the World Food Day, which honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. Nairobi is hosting on this day the first Nutrition Africa Investor Forum, focused on enhancing nutrition across Africa, the development of the food value chain and the engagement of the private sector as its key driver.16. 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 -
Tracking Nutrition Quality Together with 300 Organizations
Tracking Nutrition Quality Together with 300 Organizations
Ensuring food and nutrition quality is what drives us. We currently work with 300 organizations in 80 countries to achieve this.30. January 2018 -
Dr. Anna Zhenchuk Succeeds Dr. Simone K. Frey as BioAnalyt's Managing Director
Dr. Anna Zhenchuk Succeeds Dr. Simone K. Frey as BioAnalyt's Managing Director
After more than eight years at BioAnalyt, Simone K. Frey has decided to leave BioAnalyt to pursue her entrepreneurial and venture capital activities.8. December 2017 -
BioAnalyt Technical Support Now in WhatsApp
BioAnalyt Technical Support Now in WhatsApp
BioAnalyt is now offering technical support via WhatsApp!20. December 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