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.

Hamburg/Turnhout, Januar 31 st , 2020. The GBA Group is strengthening its European network in the field of food analysis. With the acquisition of the leading food laboratory in the Belgian market, Lavetan NV, the GBA Group continues on the path to support customers outside of Germany with expertise and high-quality service. The advantageous location of Lavetan in Turnhout, near the important transshipment ports in Antwerp and Rotterdam, provides the GBA Group access to strategically important markets in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Whether you are a producer or supplier who wants to put food on the market in accordance with HACCP guidelines, maintain IFS or BRC guidelines, or if you want to pass audits for ISO and organic certification without any trouble – the GBA Group and the software provider awenko can show you the best way to achieve your goal.

On Wednesday, November 13th, 2019, André Mücke, Vice President of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, and Ties Rabe, the Hamburg Senator for Schools and Professional Education, honored the excellent work done by trainees in Hamburg as well as the companies that provide them with professional training. On the forefront of this: GBA Gesellschaft für Bioanalytik and our trainee. There are over 2,000 companies providing professional training in Hamburg, and with this year’s award, the GBA Group is among the top 56 in the city. Not only did Vanessa Hagemann complete her training as a chemistry lab assistant with outstanding grades, but she was indeed the best in her graduating class. Since completing her training, Ms. Hagemann continues to strengthen the GBA Group’s team, taking on additional tasks, such as teaching the next group of trainees.