Showcasing Innovative Hygiene Monitoring and Microbiological Testing Solutions
Since 2005, the IAFP European Symposium has played a vital role in advancing food safety by bringing together professionals from industry, government, and academia across Europe. This annual event serves as a dynamic platform for sharing knowledge, discussing innovations, and exploring the latest scientific and technological advancements in food safety.
(Photo: HyServe Team)
HyServe and Kikkoman Biochemifa Company were proud co-sponsors of the IAFP European Symposium 2025, held from May 6–8 in Madrid, Spain. This premier event brought together leading food safety professionals from across Europe to explore new technologies and advancements shaping the future of food hygiene and microbiological testing.
At the event, Kikkoman highlighted the groundbreaking ATP Test (Kikkoman A3)—a next-generation hygiene monitoring system capable of verifying cleanliness in as little as 10 seconds. Unlike conventional ATP tests, which often provide limited information and risk false-negative results, the Kikkoman A3 is uniquely designed to detect and quantify the full spectrum of ATP, ADP, and AMP, providing users with a more accurate and comprehensive picture of surface hygiene. This powerful approach ensures reliable detection of microbial and organic residue, making it an ideal tool for food production facilities seeking a more robust hygiene verification program.
In addition to its advanced analytical capabilities, the Kikkoman A3 test swab is also environmentally conscious—the only ATP testing product on the market made entirely from 100% biomass-based biodegradable plastic. This innovation underscores Kikkoman’s commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact in the food industry.
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Each Easy Plate is color-coded to facilitate easier identification.
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Easy Plate (Colony Counting System)
The Colony Counting System for Easy Plate can continuously scan plates and accurately count colonies that are difficult to see with the naked eye. The software is available free of charge.
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Participants used the Kikkoman A3 to quantify contamination on their hands, helping them understand how much invisible residue can remain and the importance of proper handwashing.
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Poster Session
Mr.Shinichiro Sugiura Product Manager of Test Kit - Kikkoman Biochemifa Company explaining the how the introducing the Colony Counting System can reduce human error and time.
The booth also featured live demonstrations of Easy Plate, a ready-to-use dry media plate solution for microbiological testing. Easy Plate eliminates the need for media preparation, reduces waste, and simplifies laboratory workflow. Available in a variety of formulations—including Aerobic Count, E. coli & Coliform, Coliform, Staphylococcus aureus, Yeast and Mold, and Enterobacteriaceae—Easy Plate offers food manufacturers a highly convenient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional media. Its compact design not only saves space but also contributes to more sustainable operations.
Throughout the symposium, the HyServe and Kikkoman teams engaged with food safety professionals, researchers, and industry leaders, reinforcing the importance of comprehensive hygiene monitoring and sustainable microbiological testing solutions in today’s evolving food safety landscape.
Colony Counting System for Easy Plate
The new solution by Kikkoman Biochemifa Company for colony counting are available. The software “Colony Counting System for Easy Plate” can be downloaded for free. Automatically counts and analyzes the colonies in imaged Easy Plate. Simpler and time-saving way to count colonies than manual counting advances efficiency and eliminates the effects of variation and skill level among operators.
Save time, labor, and money with Kikkoman Easy Plate. Easy Plate is a convenient, prepared media plates for faster and easier microbiological testing. Using a time-tested and AOAC, MicroVal and NordVal validated culture media methodology, Easy Plate comes in an easy-to-use, stackable film plate format that saves on space, reduces waste, eliminates preparation time and labor, and streamlines your test procedures.
The ATP Test (Kikkoman A3) brings you a unique and powerful advantage. The ATP Test (Kikkoman A3) is the only system available that detects all three adenylates of ATP (ATP+ADP+AMP or “A3”) all in one test providing greater sensitivity. The independent laboratory testing has proven that the ATP Test (Kikkoman A3) detects residues and microorganisms that other kit misses. And it’s incredibly easy to use. Just swab the way you always have, while enjoying the most advanced sensitivity and detection power available.
