7-10 Sept | FoodMicro 2026

We’re excited to be part of FoodMicro 2026 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from 7 to 10 September 2026!

Meet our experts Dr. Marjon Wells-Bennik, Dr. Karin Beekmann and Ursula Thomashoff, who will present new insights and innovative research in food safety, fermentation and process validation through three poster presentations:

Hazard analysis and risk assessment of animal-free casein production by precision fermentation | Dr. Karin Beekmann
Enterococcus faecium as a surrogate for Salmonella in cocoa nib heat inactivation – stable, scalable preparation for process validation in cocoa and other low-moisture foods | Dr. Marjon Well-Bennik
Lactic acid bacteria in plant-based fermentations: strain-substrate combinations governing acidification outcomes | Ursula Thomashoff, PhD student

Come by and connect with our team!

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Marjon Wells-Bennik

Principal Scientist Food Safety

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Principal Scientist Food Safety Contaminants in foods can compromise food safety, and thereby our health. This can be due to a broad array of chemical or microbial compounds in the food chain, and new challenges may arise due to changes in farming practices, food processing, product formulations, or the use of different resources. An interest […]