Neogen Corporation is a leading international food and animal safety company headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1982 as a project to bolster Michigan's biotechnology sector, the company has spent over 40 years fulfilling its mission to "Protect and Enhance the World's Food Supply." Neogen is world-renowned for its comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic test kits designed to detect dangerous substances in food, ranging from pathogens and allergens to natural toxins and drug residues. By maintaining a culture of innovation—highlighted by the strategic acquisition of 3M’s Food Safety division in 2022—the brand ensures that producers, processors, and laboratories have the tools required for total food security. Today, Neogen serves a global market, delivering "Made in the USA" precision and expertise that safeguard both human and animal health from the farm to the fork.
The Neogen range at LabFriend features professional life science solutions, headlined by the legendary Petrifilm® count plates and specialized dehydrated culture media. These ready-to-use plates are essential for the rapid enumeration of aerobic bacteria, coliforms, and yeast in food and environmental samples. For specialized contamination control, the brand provides advanced food and environmental analysis support through their Reveal® and Veratox® kits for allergen and mycotoxin detection. Their portfolio also encompasses essential sample preparation tools, featuring sterile sampling sponges, swabs, and the Clean-Trace™ ATP monitoring system for instant hygiene verification. To support complex laboratory documentation, Neogen offers the Molecular Detection System (MDS) and specialized analytics software for seamless data management and regulatory compliance. By choosing Neogen through LabFriend, you benefit from competitive pricing and fast shipping on industry-standard diagnostic tools designed for maximum accuracy and efficiency.
Why Choose Neogen for Your Laboratory?
- 40+ Years of Safety Leadership: Neogen is a trusted name in the global food chain, providing validated diagnostic solutions used by top regulators and industry leaders worldwide.
- Comprehensive Diagnostic Portfolio: With the integration of 3M Food Safety and Megazyme, Neogen provides a "one-stop-shop" for everything from simple hygiene swabs to advanced molecular pathogen detection.
- Time-Saving Innovations: Products like Petrifilm® eliminate the need for traditional agar preparation, significantly reducing lab labor costs and increasing sample throughput.
- Unrivaled Technical Support: Neogen maintains a global network of scientists and technical experts to assist with troubleshooting, implementation, and regulatory compliance.
- Validated Accuracy: Their test kits are rigorously tested and often carry AOAC® Official Methods of Analysis and AFNOR certifications, ensuring your results stand up to international scrutiny.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the benefit of using Petrifilm® over traditional agar plates?
Petrifilm® plates are ready-to-use, require no media preparation, and take up 85% less space in your incubator. They provide consistent, easy-to-read results and are a proven way to improve laboratory efficiency.
2. Can Neogen kits detect common food allergens like gluten or peanuts?
Yes, Neogen offers both qualitative (Reveal®) and quantitative (Veratox®) ELISA tests for a wide range of allergens, including gluten, peanut, milk, egg, soy, and various tree nuts, ensuring your facility remains allergen-compliant.
3. What is Clean-Trace™ and how does it help with hygiene monitoring?
Clean-Trace™ is an ATP (adenosine triphosphate) bioluminescence system that uses handheld luminometers and specialized swabs to provide a numerical value of surface cleanliness in just 10 seconds.
4. Does Neogen provide equipment for molecular pathogen testing?
Absolutely. The Neogen Molecular Detection System (MDS) uses isothermal DNA amplification to detect pathogens like Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli with high sensitivity and a significantly smaller footprint than traditional PCR systems.
