New testing tools support safer postharvest operations

As food safety requirements continue to evolve across the fresh produce industry, postharvest facilities are increasingly adopting rapid monitoring technologies to improve traceability, hygiene verification, and contamination prevention. QA Supplies recently highlighted several solutions focused on supporting quality assurance programs in packinghouses, storage facilities, and processing operations.

Among the featured products is the Hygiena ATP testing system, widely used for hygiene monitoring on food contact surfaces. The UltraSnap ATP Surface Test allows operators to quickly verify cleaning efficiency by detecting biological residues in real time, helping facilities strengthen sanitation protocols and reduce contamination risks during postharvest handling.

The company also presented Inlab Listeria and Inlab Salmonella rapid tests, developed to support microbial detection programs in fresh produce environments. These tools are designed to help quality control teams identify potential contamination sources faster and improve food safety management in processing and packing operations where pathogen prevention remains a major priority.

For allergen monitoring, QA Supplies highlighted the AllerFlow Gluten Test, a rapid solution intended to detect gluten residues on surfaces and equipment. The product can support facilities handling multiple ingredients or operating under strict allergen control requirements, particularly in processing environments where cross-contamination prevention is essential.

The portfolio additionally includes GluxTec Pro, a compact glucose monitoring system developed for analytical testing applications. According to the company, the solution is designed to provide reliable measurements while simplifying testing procedures in laboratory and industrial environments.

Calibration and verification technologies also form part of the company’s offering. The Ensure Touch monitoring system provides ATP measurement and data management capabilities through a portable touchscreen interface, while the CaliCheck LED calibration device is designed to verify instrument performance and ensure accurate testing results over time.

With increasing pressure on postharvest operators to guarantee food safety, traceability, and operational efficiency, rapid testing technologies are becoming more important across the supply chain. Companies in the sector continue to invest in tools that allow faster decision-making, stronger compliance protocols, and improved product quality from packinghouse to final distribution.

The image shows the PRO-Clean Rapid Protein Residue Test

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