# Automated Food Safety Testing The Neogen Petrifilm Automated Feeder Streamlines Operations By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-07-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petrifilm-automated-feeder References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/neogen-unveils-automated-feeder-to-improve-lab-efficiency-in-food-safety-testing) & [neogen](https://www.neogen.com)  The [Neogen Petrifilm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neogen-corporation) Automated Feeder has been launched by the US-based brand as a new solution for the food safety industry that will help to automate and streamline operations in high-volume labs. The system is engineered to be integrated with existing Petrifim Plate Reader Advanced equipment that will help to streamline the process for microbial testing in lab settings. The system is rated to handle up to 300 Petrifilm Plates in 33-minutes thanks to its automated plate feeding and enumeration, which will help with greater consistency, lab productivity and more. President and CEO John Adent spoke on the Neogen Petrifilm Automated Feeder saying, "This introduction is the latest step in the history of Petrifilm innovation to help make labs more efficient and productive. By reducing the time burden on technician staff, Neogen is helping labs evolve and efficiently meet growing demands and to deliver safe, high-quality food, while meeting testing requirements for food and ingredients. Neogen is excited to be at the forefront of investments in innovation, microbiology, and food safety to evolve the modern lab." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Automated Lab Technology:** Advancements in automated lab technology are enabling faster and more accurate testing, fundamentally transforming laboratory operations. - **Microbial Testing Innovations:** Innovations in microbial testing systems are revolutionizing the way food safety is managed, significantly enhancing quality control processes. - **High-volume Lab Solutions:** High-volume lab solutions such as automated feeders streamline large-scale testing capabilities, increasing efficiency and throughput in testing facilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Safety:** The food safety industry is seeing transformative impacts from automated testing technologies, improving compliance and safety standards. - **Laboratory Equipment:** Laboratory equipment manufacturers are experiencing growth opportunities as demand for advanced automated systems increases. - **Microbiology:** The microbiology sector is being revolutionized by new automated tools that enhance testing accuracy and productivity, setting new benchmarks for lab efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Speed Petri Dish Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hekudish-next-gen.md) - [Beverage-Focused Molecular Testing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-testing.md) - [Microbe Testing Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microbe-testing.md) - [AI Food Safety Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safeplate-ai.md) - [Automated Aerosol Testers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-filter-testing-solution.md) - [Automated Pcr Testing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-pcr-testing-system.md) - [Dual-Purpose Pathogen Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmonella-plus-cronobacter-detection-lyokit.md) - [On-Site Pathogen Detection Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onsite-pathogen-detection.md) - [Stackable Food Processing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forpak-automation.md)