Turnhout, Belgium

Turnhout site

Lavetan is located in Turnhout, Belgium, in the heart of the Benelux. In state-of-the-art laboratories, we carry out microbiological and serological analyses for three segments of the food industry: industrial livestock production, the processing sector, and retail. Lavetan provides the full scope of analyses from the GBA network. This means that Lavetan is now a one-stop shop for the food industry. FOOD Analyses:

• Classic microbiological analysis (Petri dish and film)
• Molecular microbiology
• Bacteria identification (MALDI-TOF)
• Nutritional values analysis (Big 7, Big 8, vitamins, fatty acids, etc.)
• Allergens (gluten, lactose, mustard, sulfites, etc.)
• Minerals and metals
• Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
• Contaminants (mycotoxins, PAHs, MOSH/MOAH, etc.)

LIVESTOCK Analyses:

• ELISA
• PCR
• Cattle
• Pigs
• Sheep and goats

In 2019, Lavetan was awarded the title FACTORY OF THE FUTURE for its efforts in the fields of automation, employee-centric working areas, and sustainable production.