Raising the Bar in Food Safety: Norwegian Seafood’s Leap Forward

Demand for fresh, ready-to-eat meals without added salt, sugar or artificial preservatives continues to grow, increasing the risk of Listeria monocytogenes. To raise the bar in food safety, Norwegian Seafood has implemented Christeyns’ LoopiX hygiene control strategy, an advanced detection technology that provides contamination reports in just 90 minutes, enabling proactive and efficient food safety control.

Meeting Modern Demands: Speed and Assurance

Quality Assurance Manager Jan Brouwer shares his experience in Vakblad Voedingsindustrie. He notes that Norwegian Seafood, located in Urk, converts salmon and whitefish into high-quality products. German clients receive their orders within 24 hours, and American clients get theirs in just a few days. Standard lab tests, which take 48 to 72 hours, do not accommodate this rapid turnaround. “The long testing duration versus our deadlines was a real concern”, says Jan. “Any delay in quality checks is unacceptable.”

Innovation in Action: LoopiX Delivers Results

LoopiX now enables Norwegian Seafood to receive Listeria test results within 90 minutes. Real-time checks ensure the safety of each production line. “When we first encountered the technology, it seemed almost too good to be true. After a brief trial, we were convinced. The results matched those from the laboratory but arrived much sooner,” Jan explains.

Proactive Protection: Staying Ahead of Risks

Testing is conducted daily: during production, after cleaning, and before each shift begins. Results are immediately available in the LoopiX app, allowing for swift and precise responses. Saving 48 hours is crucial. If an issue arises, additional cleaning can be arranged promptly, or the source can be investigated. “So far, the outcomes confirm the effectiveness of our cleaning plan, and Listeria remains under control,” Jan notes.

Effortless Integration: Technology That Works

Jan finds the compact, user-friendly LoopiX device easy to operate. “Once setup is complete, I have nothing else to do”, he says. Norwegian Seafood has officially integrated LoopiX into its procedures. “This agreement allows us to prevent Listeria effectively”, concludes Jan. The partnership demonstrates that combining technology with thorough cleaning ensures the highest food safety standards.

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With LoopiX, analysis time is reduced from days to minutes, helping you avoid costly risks. Discover how LoopiX can make your production safer.

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