In a podcast from Fruchthandel magazine, our Head of Sales at GBA Group, Dr. Markus Zell, provides insights into the current situation of laboratories in the corona crisis.

Hygiene measures - In each operation, the staff has now been trained to wash their hands and disinfect regularly. Disinfection is possible at various points in the respective facilities and has become a basic requirement.

The topic of hygiene will certainly remain a central issue. In general, there is currently an increased use of disinfectants. For this reason, food producers in particular should use an appropriate HACCP concept to prevent the possible risks of product contamination. It is therefore particularly important for food producers to deal with this issue in a timely and sustainable manner.

Corona has changed our world - especially now a balanced diet in the home office is important. For supplementation, dietary supplements are often used in addition. These can have a positive effect on our health and well-being, backed up by various studies.
But are they really also the right supporters of health or can they also be harmful?

Graz, April 16th: The Hygienicum Institute for Food Safety and Hygiene in Graz has become the first company in the GBA GROUP to offer COVID-19 testing using the PCR method on samples from nose and throat swabs. The company’s testing capacity will be made available for the public healthcare system in order to process the PCR tests for COVID-19 in accordance with the national testing plan. In addition, tests will also be offered to private individuals and companies.

Hamburg/Geestland, March 4th, 2020. The GBA Group is strengthening its capabilities in the field of food analysis by acquiring the company Technischen Lebensmittel- und Umweltanalytik (TeLA). The move helps the GBA Group expand its analytical portfolio and strengthen its regional presence in Northwestern Germany.