Biotech Life Technologies announces partnership with Munich spin-out PIKA Weihenstephan for brewing and beverage testing.
PIKA Weihenstephan, a brewery and beverage safety testing firm spun-out from the Technical University Munich, has partnered with biotech Life Technologies to provide molecular testing kits for spoilage organisms in drinks.
Formed in 2000, the spin-out is located in a major hop-growing region of Germany, and maintains a strong track record for developing products which allow breweries to conduct microbiological analysis on their products.
Its products allow breweries to identify organisms which can impact the smell, taste, and clarity of a beverage, while the company itself provides support for companies with positive results and information on how they can rectify the contamination.
Nir Nimrodi, vice president at Life Technologies, said: “The partnership with PIKA Weihenstephan shows Life Technologies’ commitment to go beyond pathogen testing by providing the same level of high-quality testing solutions for spoilage organisms, which are a constant threat in the brewing and beverage industries. For major brewing labels in particular, protecting consistency in product quality and making sure their beer tastes good, is a critical component to brand protection.”