Aquatiq is a trusted provider of expertise, process equipment, chemistry, hygiene solutions, and digital tools for the global food industry. solutions, and digital tools for the global food industry.

Since 1987, we have supported the food industry with solutions designed to reduce costs and promote more sustainable production—always with food safety as our top priority.

Aquatiq covers the entire food production value chain. Our methodology is consistent: we analyze the situation, select the right equipment and chemistry, and provide training in accordance with the highest standards. You can be confident that we will do what it takes to safeguard your company’s food safety.

The Aquatiq Group is headquartered in Norway, with offices in Sweden, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand.

Aquatiq consists of five core business areas: Hygiene Systems, Consult, Food Factory, Sense, and Chemistry. We also hold ownership in Aqua Pharma Group and Sensilist.

Aquatiq Food Safety Concept:
A comprehensive approach to food safety that covers every stage of the production chain. Our proven method—analyze, act, educate—ensures optimal results tailored to your operations.

At Aquatiq, we proudly live by our commitment:
"What it takes" to protect your brand and ensure food safety.

Bia Analytical is a globally recognised food authentication company which provides rapid, reliable, and precise food integrity screening through its advanced Biametric™ Solutions.

Bia Analytical’s innovative technology combines state-of-the-art spectroscopy, chemometric modelling, artificial intelligence, and data science to deliver instant screening results which confirm whether the sample is what it should be. Bia Analytical’s innovative portable solution enables instant screening directly within the supply chain, providing manufacturers and retailers with real-time assurance for high-risk commodities including herbs, spices, coffee, cocoa, edible oils, and meat. Their ISO 17025-accredited laboratory further supports the identification of low quality, atypical or adulterated samples by delivering results within three days.

Established in early 2020, Bia Analytical swiftly developed robust chemometric models across a comprehensive suite of commodities, enhancing global supply chain resilience. Today, the cloud-based platform extends accessibility of the scientific models to food testing labs, empowering businesses worldwide to proactively address risks related to the impact of climate change, crop failures, fraud, and rising operational costs – or simply to verify the correct specification.

Bia Analytical continues to set industry standards, safeguarding food authenticity, improving quality control processes, and championing transparency and trust across global food systems.

BIOMETiC, established in 2012, pioneers the integration of digital image processing and proprietary X-ray technology within the food industry. As the food sector spin-off of MiCROTEC – the global market leader in measuring systems and development of automated processes for the wood industry - BIOMETiC inherits over 40 years of MiCROTEC's expertise and innovation.

Our mission is to deliver tailored solutions utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as in-line computed tomography and artificial intelligence. These innovations enable us to address intricate challenges within the food industry that were previously formidable, like the detection of glass-in-glass. Our CT scanner, Mito, stands as our groundbreaking achievement – the world's first inline 3D X-ray food inspection solution. Mito empowers you with real-time product control and streamlines production processes, ensuring optimal quality and efficiency.

By seamlessly integrating computed tomography and state-of-the-art image processing algorithms, we ensure both consumer safety and product quality. Our solutions provide food companies with the means to uphold stringent safety standards and maximize operational efficiency throughout their production lines.

Christeyns is a prominent B2B player active in the international chemicals and detergents market. The company was established in 1946 in Ghent, where its headquarters are still located. With its extensive product range, Christeyns serves customers in the industrial, laundry, lodging, food retail, food processing and health care sectors.

Partly thanks to its sustained focus on service and partnership, the company developed into a leading group, with offices in over 30 countries. In total, Christeyns employs more than 900 people worldwide.

Over the past decade, the turnover has increased by an average of 17 percent annually, reaching a consolidated total of 320 million Euros.

Evocon is a visual and user-friendly OEE software that helps manufacturing companies improve productivity and remove waste as they become better.

Evocon gives your team all the OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) software tools they need to understand and improve the production process.

You should not tackle inefficiency alone. We help bring transparency into your production process so you can make the right decisions.

With our plug'n'play system it takes only a few days to implement Evocon and start your Industry 4.0 journey.

Fera Science Limited: Innovating for a Sustainable Food Future

At Fera, we use original thinking applied to turn research into actionable solutions balancing sustainability with food security and food safety. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we help businesses and governments tackle today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Based on the York Biotech Campus in York, Fera’s vision is to be a leading supplier of scientific solutions, evidence, and advice across the agri-food supply chain.We're on a mission to tackle some of the world's biggest challenges, such as sustainably feeding a growing population in our changing climate. We're at the forefront, using advanced technology to revolutionise food safety and sustainability.

Our approach cuts across disciplines, giving us the insights to dive deep into any food-related issue and come out with clear, actionable answers.

Enhancing Productivity and Sustainability: Optimising land use to boost yields while restoring biodiversity and improving carbon value and natural capital.

Strengthening Food Supply Chains: Identifying risks, improving safety, reducing waste, and maximising value by working with food producers and manufacturers.

Empowering Farmers and Producers: Developing programs to unlock revenue from biodiversity and ecosystem services, as well as supporting the development and efficacy of new agro-chemicals and biopesticides.

Safeguarding Ecosystems: Supporting governments, and landowners and farmers with ecosystem baselining and sustainability initiatives.

We provide the clarity and confidence you need to make informed decisions, backed by robust scientific research, empowering you to tackle challenges effectively and with certainty.

As the demand for transparency in food sourcing intensifies among consumers, retailers, and regulators, we stand by your side.

Fera is your trusted partner throughout the entire supply chain. We're here to support you every step of the way.”

Fera cares about feeding the world RESPONSIBLY… and reducing the cost of safe food production

FlexXray is the leading provider of foreign material inspection services. Manufacturers rely on FlexXray’s leading-edge inspection process to inspect for all types of foreign material – from bone to plastic to metal – in order to safely release product into commerce.

Collaborative science for safe, nutritious and sustainable food: ILSI Europe is the European branch of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI), a global, non-profit federation. Our mission is to develop, communicate and disseminate science-based guidance to tackle food, public health, and sustainability challenges. We facilitate collaboration and consensus building between academic, industry and public service experts. Our fit-for-purpose deliverables in the domain of food safety & quality, nutrition & health, and food security & sustainability are peer-reviewed publications, guidance documents, workshops, symposia and more.

Maximizing product safety and quality by combining molecular biology with Artificial Intelligence.

Kreglinger, a specialized European distributor, has initiated a partnership with Taag Genetics. Established over two decades ago, TAAG Genetics has a deep-rooted history in the field of biotechnology. With operations across Latin America, the USA, and Europe, its global reach has facilitated widespread contributions to the food industry through molecular biology. Their experience primarily lies in the design, implementation, and operation of molecular biology kits tailored for diverse (mostly food) sectors.

Within different industries, TAAG Genetics has dedicated several years to the development and application of advanced technologies. These endeavors have resulted in proprietary kits capable of detecting an extensive range of spoilage microorganisms in various types of samples (food, beverage, clinical, vets, etc.).

At TAAG Genetics, the business model is not solely transactional. They believe in the power of partnership. More than just being a supplier, they envision themselves as an extension of their partners' Research & Development wing. This means that they often work closely with their partners, aligning their R&D objectives with theirs. The goal is not just to provide immediate solutions but also to anticipate future challenges, continuously updating methods and tools. This collaborative spirit is driven by a shared commitment to maximizing the safety and quality of its partners' products.

TAAG Genetics can develop innovative, sophisticated, yet user-friendly molecular assays for the simultaneous detection of multiple microorganisms. The key technologies used in the custom-made kit developments are three proprietary groundbreaking technologies:
• Mila: An AI-driven platform capable of identifying the best primer/probe set from millions of potential multiplex combinations, ensuring unparalleled assay precision.
• DFS: A new technology that overcomes conventional PCR constraints, enabling the simultaneous detection of up to 10 targets within a single PCR reaction. This not only streamlines the process but significantly increases its detection capability.
• TAAG Expert Assistant (TxA): A cutting-edge AI platform programmed to assist in the implementation of a dynamic, preventive, and forward-thinking microbiological management programs.

By integrating these technologies, TAAG Genetics envisions its role as a dedicated microbiology ally. This collaboration aims to empower partners with powerful and precise molecular tests and analytical tools, reinforcing the quality and safety standards of their products.

LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, bringing together unrivalled expertise in assessment, advisory, inspection and cybersecurity services – underpinned by data-driven insights – to help its clients navigate a new era of risk.

Operating in more than 160 countries with a team of more than 6,000 people, LRQA’s award-winning compliance, supply chain, cybersecurity and ESG specialists help more than 61,000 clients in almost every sector to anticipate, mitigate and manage risk wherever they operate.

NEMIS Technologies AG, one of the Top 15 Swiss Biotech Startups (2021), was founded in 2018 by experienced scientists and business builders. We leverage the AquaSpark™ technology to address the challenges of providing safe food for globally growing demand. NEMIS Technologies specialises in developing simple, safe, and on-site pathogen detection solutions across a wide range of applications in the food industry.

The N-Light™ environmental monitoring series can be used anywhere by anyone, empowering food producers to take back control over their quality management processes. The availability of this precise and affordable method allows for more extensive and frequent screening, providing critical information to detect and eliminate potential contamination hotspots after only 24 hours.

The current product portfolio holds rapid tests for Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella Risk (both AOAC-certified), and E.coli.

Supply Chain Excellence, Operational Excellence & Health & (Food) Safety Excellence Consulting

Performance Solutions by Milliken brings a unique, Practitioner-based teach, coach, mentor value proposition to its clients and has built an enviable record of helping companies achieve the culture change needed to deliver substantial and sustainable improvements in their supply chains and operations (built on a foundation of and health and safety excellence).

Their approach, grounded in the success and lessons learned as Milliken & Company created and implemented their own multi-award winning performance system, is to help client organizations lead differently, engaging and empowering their associates to own end-to-end excellence by working side-by-side with them to establish a culture of continuous sustainable improvement, a zero loss mindset and develop a workforce of confident problem-solvers.

Performance Solutions currently serve companies in more than 100 operating locations in 28 countries across a wide range of industry sectors, with many clients in the food and beverage supply chains.

Safefood 360° is the food safety, quality and compliance management software for the forward thinking company. Designed by food safety experts, Safefood 360° offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions specifically designed to help food companies maintain compliance and drive oversight of operations.

With over 35 purpose-built modules, eliminate non-value added time and save resources by ensuring there is one environment for all compliance activity, data, and history that is easily searchable, retrievable and actionable.

The Food Safety Management Solution, created from the requirements of SQFI, BRCGS, ISO, FSSC, FSMA, the Safe Food for Canadians Act and other global standards to allow quality and technical managers to focus on their day-to-day tasks, includes modules for HAACP, PCP and Food Safety Plans as well as a PRP Centre.

The Supplier Quality Management Solution allows for complete global oversight so you can collaborate and communicate directly with all suppliers in one central hub. Signature features include: supplier audits, a supplier portal, supplier chain intelligence and a performance review.

Additionally, Safefood 360° offers RISK, our new standalone solution, which provides entry level, line-of-sight risk analysis using big data sources to gain a clear measure of risk in the supply chain, scan for potential risk trends, and provide valuable input into the development of local HACCP and PCP plans.

TraceGains is evolving CPG supply chain agility through an innovative networked ingredient marketplace. This modern-day business ecosystem connects people and companies with the vital information surrounding ingredients, finished goods, manufacturers, and packaging. Your current, relevant, and contextual information is published once, assigned permissions, and automatically delivered to users precisely when, where, and how needed. Information is secure and easily shared inside or outside the network with authorized partners, stakeholders or other connected operating systems.

For 15 years, TraceGains has been vital in helping global brands gain control over compliance, increase product development efficiencies, and effectively collaborate across all functional relationships in your supply chain. Nearly 20,000 companies strong, the world’s only networked ingredient marketplace delivers the future agility, resilience, and shared accountability needed to master the dynamics of the modern supply chain.

Founded in 2007, Veeva Systems addresses the unique operating challenges and regulatory requirements of companies in the Life Sciences & consumer products industries. Our cloud-based solutions have helped hundreds of market-leading companies eliminate inefficiencies and bring high-quality, trusted, products to market faster without compromising safety or compliance.