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3. Food, Beverages & Agriculture

Regarding food, water, beverages and agricultural crop- Agriculture
land, the increasing world population is one of the biggest
challenges of mankind. How can access be provided to suffi- While the agriculture industry undergoes a shift from natural
cient and safe food as well as clean water? How can crop crop development to the use of biological agents, the funda-
failure be prevented? Can new food sources be explored? mental mission of the industry remains the same: providing
the world with healthy products. To ensure the health of crops,
In industrial nations, the percentage of convenience food has reliable instruments are needed that provide accurate, timely
been increasing. How can new ingredients be discovered to data on such critical areas as water supply, soil composition
replace existing ones regarding calories, fat and flavoring and animal feed.
substances in order to support a healthier life?
Nutraceuticals
Food and beverages industries
The natural products industry has undergone a tremendous
In food and beverages industries, analytical instrumentation amount of growth in the last decade. With this dynamic
methods are essential to ensure high product quality during growth, there has been a surge of regulations to monitor the
several steps in the manufacturing process, such as quality development process and ensure the safety of the end product,
control of raw materials (e.g. natural products) as well as e.g. regarding herbs, botanicals, supplements and organic
their treatment during and after production. Whether it is the foods.
analysis of degradation of edible oils or the vitamins in baby
food, the quantification of food additives or pesticide residues, Shimadzu’s broad range of analytical instruments provide
the quality control of packaging materials concerning color the food, beverages and agricultural industries with leading
and possible contaminants or the determination of distinct technologies in chromatography (HPLC, GC, SFC), mass
aromas found in natural products – high-throughput food spectrometry (GC-MS, LC-MS, MALDI), sum parameter
and beverage QA/QC laboratories require high-speed and (TOC), spectroscopy (UV-VIS, FTIR, AAS, ICP-OES, EDX)
high-quality analysis. and material testing. Based on most modern hardware and
software, Shimadzu’s systems can be used in highly regulated
The quality of food is not only about its ingredients and environments and are compliant with regulations such as FDA
raw materials, but also about its texture which complements 21 CFR Part 11 and GLP.
the experience in the moment of consumption. Crispness,
gumminess, softness, hardness are all important properties
which enhance the taste sensation when people eat. Find more information on:
www.shimadzu.eu/food-beverages-agriculture