Neogen celebrates 40 Years of industry-leading petrifilm innovations

Neogen is celebrating 40 years of Petrifilm, the innovation that changed how microbiologists around the world perform indicator testing.

“In the food safety industry, Petrifilm is recognised as a true game-changer,” said John Adent, Neogen’s president and CEO. “To have this ground-breaking solution as part of the Neogen portfolio showcases our commitment to providing best-in-class solutions that are innovative, efficient, and sustainable, saving our customers time and money. We are committed to continuing to provide high-quality, dependable solutions that keep Neogen at the forefront of the industry as a global leader in food safety.”

Introduced in 1984, Petrifilm eliminates the need for traditional agar preparation, saving time and offering consistent, uniform testing media. Forty years later, Petrifilm has become one of the world’s most trusted tests, with over 2.85 billion plates used across more than 60 countries, earning 105+ global validations, certifications, and recognitions (global validations, certifications, and recommendations tabulated in 2020).

As the first dry-film plate technology, Petrifilm revolutionised the way laboratories operate, putting the focus on quality and efficiency. Laboratories gain an average of 48% enhanced productivity, receive results in up to half the time, and use less space than the traditional agar methods. With a variety of testing options, Petrifilm can be trusted to meet customers’ unique testing needs.

In 2021, the Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced was launched. Counting up to 900 Petrifilm Plates per hour, it advances efficiency by automating the imaging, interpretation, and tracking of results, reducing enumeration time by up to 94% (observed on the Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plate with High Counts). It was named a gold winner in the Commercial Technology category at the 2022 Edison Awards and received the 2023 Red Dot Award in the Product Design category.

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