The Scoop Podcast

Discover how proteomics testing is transforming infant formula quality and safety. Jeff Shippar and Keren Breiterman from Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison, Inc explain how advanced protein analysis ensures nutritional value, authenticity, and innovation in infant health. A must‑listen for food science professionals and anyone interested in the future of precision nutrition.

This podcast explores cutting‑edge testing innovations ensuring precision, progress, and safety in infant formula by preventing harmful chemical contaminants.

Senior Technical Manager, Andrezj Benkowski, unpacks Whole-Genome Sequencing—from its origins to its modern evolution through Next-Generation Sequencing. Learn how Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories- Madison leverages these advanced tools to enhance infant formula testing, ensuring precision and safety at the genetic level.

Dave Ellingson, Director of Scientific Strategy for Eurofins Chemistry Testing Laboratories- Madison, breaks down the role of phospholipids in infant formula and their importance in replicating the composition of human milk. He also discusses emerging methodology for detecting and analyzing phospholipids, offering a glimpse into the next frontier of infant nutrition research.  

Join Dave Ellingson, Director of Scientific Strategy for Eurofins Chemistry Testing Laboratories- Madison, as he discusses Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs)—what they are, why they matter, and how they’re shaping the future of infant nutrition. Discover the different types of HMOs used in infant formula, cutting-edge testing methods, and what innovations are on the horizon for HMO analysis.

With over 40 years of expertise, Chief Science Officer Daryl Sullivan discussed the evolution of infant formula testing standards and his role in shaping them. He highlights the impact of AOAC International and other scientific organizations in advancing regulatory benchmarks, ensuring quality and safety in infant nutrition.

Staff Scientist Dan Hengst explores the essential role of vitamins in infant formula and their impact on early development. He provides insights into the advanced testing methodologies Eurofins employs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality. This podcast also highlights the benefits of cutting-edge technology in optimizing vitamin analysis, reinforcing Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing, Inc com...

Eurofins Presents: The Scoop Podcast Episode 6: EFCT Madison Today on the show, we're excited to discuss our US Center of Excellence for Infant Formula Testing, Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison. This episode features our special guests, Ed Ladwig, President of Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison, Marisa Feller, Business Unit Manager of the vitamins lab, and Ian Laessig, Business Uni...

Eurofins Presents: The Scoop Podcast Episode 5: Microbiology Today on the show, we’re excited to have Justin Heller, Lead Technical Scientist at Eurofins SFA Micro in Horsham, PA. During this episode, he discusses microbiology testing in infant formula, Cronobacter and what to look for in a microbiology lab specializing in testing infant formula samples. 

Eurofins Presents: The Scoop Podcast Episode 4: Stability Today on the show, we’re excited to have Tammy Olsen, Stability Program Manager at Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing in Madison, Wisconsin. During this episode, she shares her expertise on creating shelf-life studies for infant formulas. 

Eurofins Presents: The Scoop Podcast Episode 3: Per Studies Today on the show, we’re excited to have Dan Merkel, President of Product Safety Labs, and Satish Patel, Business Development Director at Product Safety Labs. They share their expertise and experience on creating and running PER studies, or Protein Efficiency Ratio studies, for infant formula companies. 

Eurofins presents: The Scoop Podcast Series 1 Episode 2: The National Food Lab Today on the show, we’re excited to have Cosmin Beliciu, Project Leader at the National Food Lab. During this episode, he shares his expertise on infant formula formulation and scale-up. 

Eurofins presents: The Scoop Podcast Episode 1: Introduction Welcome to the very first episode of The Scoop Podcast, where we discuss all things testing, regulatory, and go-to-market when it comes to Infant Formula. Today join host Keren Breiterman, senior business development director at Eurofins North America, as she discusses more details about the podcast series, gives thoughts on the industry...