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Frank Barsch takes over the position of Managing Director at bilacon GmbH
bilacon GmbH, a leading company in the field of food and feed analysis, announces that Frank Barsch has taken over the position of Managing Director from Mr. Abgar Barseyten as of May 1, 2024. Together with Karsten Ott, he will now lead the company, focusing in particular on commercial and strategic development. With an impressive professional career and more than 30 years of experience in various management positions, Frank Barsch brings extensive expertise to the management of bilacon. Over the past 20 years, Mr. Barsch has held various management positions at SGS and Eurofins, including managing director of various Eurofins companies (Berlin, Leipzig, Braunschweig). His wide-ranging experience extends not only…
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Frank Barsch übernimmt die Geschäftsführerposition bei der bilacon GmbH
Die bilacon GmbH, ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich der Lebensmittel- und Futtermittelanalytik, gibt bekannt, dass Frank Barsch die Position des Geschäftsführers von Herrn Abgar Barseyten zum 1. Mai 2024 übernommen hat. Zusammen mit Karsten Ott wird er nun das Unternehmen leiten und sich dabei insbesondere auf die kommerzielle und strategische Entwicklung konzentrieren. Mit einer beeindruckenden beruflichen Laufbahn und mehr als 30 Jahren Erfahrung in verschiedenen leitenden Positionen bringt Frank Barsch eine umfangreiche Expertise in die Geschäftsführung von bilacon ein. In den letzten 20 Jahren war Herr Barsch in unterschiedlichen Managementpositionen bei SGS und Eurofins tätig, unter anderem als Geschäftsführer unterschiedlicher Eurofins Gesellschaften (Berlin, Leipzig, Braunschweig). Seine vielseitige Erfahrung erstreckt sich…
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Veltia Labs for Lifes offers integrated services at the Touristic Sector
"Your Life’s Quality, Our Top Priority" is our motto, and it reflects our commitment to continuously evolve and improve our services across all the sectors we serve. The Tourism Sector is one of our rapidly growing areas of focus. Following the establishment of our laboratory in Crete two years ago, we have expanded with a new facility on the island of Rhodes this year, primarily dedicated to serving the needs of the tourism industry. In 2024, we successfully created a network spanning the entire country of Greece, providing comprehensive solutions for both consultancy and analysis to the HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, and Café/Catering) sector. Our Crete-based laboratory offers chemical and microbiological…
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Biophenols in Olive Oil
Biophenols in olive oil are natural chemical compounds with antioxidant properties that offer numerous health benefits. These compounds include simple phenols, such as tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol, and complex phenolic compounds such as oleuropein and ligustroside. An important indicator of oil quality and its health benefits is the concentration of these compounds in olive oil. Their concentration can be mainly influenced by: The quality of the extraction process; The variety of olives used; The degree of ripeness of the olives; The storage method and freshness of the product. In Italy, the minimum concentration of biophenols in extra virgin olive oils is regulated in most territorial production specifications to guarantee maximum product…
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The Development of new Methods to Screen Novel Plant Fungicides and Plant Defence Inducers
Crop protection is fundamental to food security and farmers are under increased pressure to find effective ways of control. Plant disease control of fungal pathogens relies heavily on the use of fungicides. Depending on the fungicide’s mode of action, repeated fungicide applications may lead to resistance development. At the same time, public concern on the use of fungicides and its impact on environment and health is on the rise worldwide. There is an increasing interest in the use of biological control fungicides and plant defense inducers. Biological control fungicides include multiple product classes, such as microorganisms and natural plant extracts with multiple modes of action. Plant defense inducers activate the…
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Mark Phillips joins Tentamus as Chief Information & Technology Officer
Recognizing the crucial role of information technology in driving our future success, Tentamus is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Phillips as our new Chief Information & Technology Officer (CIO/CTO). Mark Phillips brings over 25 years of extensive experience in shaping transformational strategies across a diverse range of industries. His impressive career includes significant tenures at renowned companies such as EMI, Kantar, and Unilabs. In addition, his advisory work further solidifies his reputation as a thought leader in the field of information technology and digital transformation. As the new CIO/CTO, Mark Phillips will join the Tentamus Executive Leadership Team, where his wealth of knowledge will be instrumental in driving…
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Tentamus Group Expands in Iberian Peninsula with FreeLAB Acquisition
FreeLAB Laboratory, specialized in Environmental and Food Health, joins Tentamus Group. It is an authorized laboratory by the Generalitat de Catalunya. It offers a wide range of accredited analytical services focused on environmental management and analysis, water and food analysis. With more than 17 years of business experience, FreeLAB is a benchmark laboratory in Legionella analysis, collaborating with many companies nationwide to whom they offer personalized attention 365 days a year. FreeLAB has a wide range of analytical services focused on the food and environmental sectors. In addition, among the services most in demand by its clients are environmental audits (CAI), training courses for pool maintainers, training courses for the…
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bilacon opens a new location in Croatia
bilacon – a Tentamus company – has opened a new laboratory in Zagreb, Croatia, in December 2023. The new facility is set to respond to the specific needs and requirements of its customers in the region. It will offer efficient processing of analyses, with a strong focus on flexibility to answer the needs of different industries. The lab is equipped with the latest technology to ensure its results are accurate and reliable. It offers a wide range of services, including instrumental analysis—covering aspects such as MCPD esters, glycidyl esters, mineral oil hydrocarbons, minerals, mycotoxins, omega-3 fatty acids, pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and veterinary drug residues—and microbiology, focusing on…
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Veltia Gr has successfully completed the acquisition of SEVITEL’s Organoleptic Assessment Laboratory for Virgin Olive Oils
The VELTIA Labs for Life® Laboratory Group, a member of the Tentamus® and Redestos Groups, has announced another expansion of its operations within Greece as part of its ongoing development strategy. Specifically, SEVITEL’s Organoleptic Assessment Laboratory for Virgin Olive Oils based in Athens has been incorporated into the VELTIA Labs for Life® Group of Laboratories. SEVITEL’s Organoleptic Assessment Laboratory for Virgin Olive Oils is accredited by the National Accreditation System (ESYD) and recognized by the International Olive Council (IOC). Additionally, in collaboration with Hellenic Food Authority (EFET), it participates in appeal tests for virgin olive oils. During an event held on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 alongside the handover ceremony, Mr.…
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Agronomic Analysis of soils according to MINISTERIAL DECREE 13 September 1999 SO n 185 GU n 248 21/10/1999
The analysis of soil for agronomic purposes is useful for the defining fertility and providing fertilization recommendations. A correct and balanced supply of fertilizers allows first to contain production costs and then to obtain the maximum yield from crops. The starting point is therefore the chemical-physical analysis of the soil, which allows us to evaluate the availability of the elements, the relationships between them and the presence of factors that modify their availability. The supply of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium can be easily estimated by comparing the analytical results with comparative tables. An element may be present in good quantities but not be available for crops that…
