Andrzej Benkowski
Technical Manager, Probiotics & Dietary Supplements
As the Technical Manager at Eurofins Center of Excellence for Probiotics, Andrzej Benkowski brings over 18 years of expertise in biotics quality management, testing, and technology. With a strong technical background in food microbiology, Andrzej specializes in contract R&D, method development, and pioneering technologies for probiotic evaluation.
Since 2019, Andrzej has chaired the International Probiotic Association (IPA) Technical Committee and has been a member of the IPA Board of Directors since early 2024. He also contributes to the IPA Postbiotics Committee and has served as the IPA expert liaison with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) TC34/SC9 Working Group 11 since 2022, co-convening their Enumeration Subgroup.
Andrzej is dedicated to advancing the biotics industry by setting rigorous standards and driving innovation with a focus on quality.
Outside of his professional and scientific achievements, Andrzej is a member of the Eurofins Madison Site Employee Engagement Team and manages the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program for the site. A founding member of the funk band Steez, he also plays saxophone, synthesizers, and vocals. Andrzej enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his family, and pretending to be a coffee aficionado. Additionally, he has a passion for collecting sneakers and fitted hats.
Below are resources from Andrzej:
You believe in your ingredient. You’ve seen the research, tested the science, and refined the story. But for buyers, belief isn’t enough—it needs to be experienced. That’s where a pilot plant makes all the difference. Read our blog to learn about the value of a pilot plant for ingredient suppliers.
Join us as we explore key test methods designed to evaluate a protein ingredient’s application potential—its functionality fingerprint. This webinar showcases how these tests can drive product innovation and includes real-world examples and case studies to demonstrate how this approach has brought insights to life. Originally Aired on May 29, 2025
High-value edible oils like olive oil and avocado oil command premium prices for their flavor and health benefits. However, their value also makes them targets for degradation and food fraud. Read our blog about two complimentary testing approaches essential to protecting your customers and brand: quality testing and authenticity testing.
Explore the food safety concerns surrounding Bisphenol A (BPA) in packaging, its potential health risks, and emerging alternatives like BPAF, BP, BPF, and BPS.
Effective risk assessment is essential for ensuring dietary supplement safety, regulatory compliance, and brand integrity. Learn how to protect quality and consumer trust.
Explore the critical role of vitamin K in health and the importance of accurate testing for infant formula, food, beverage, and supplement industries. Learn about the latest techniques and troubleshooting strategies to ensure reliable measurement.
As the popularity of the natural mood-enhancing properties of sceletium alkaloids increases, the volume of products containing these compounds will increase, and therefore also the need for robust and selective methods for determining the concentration of alkaloids within these products. Watch our webinar about an innovative HPLC-DAD method for the determination of sceletium alkaloids in powders, capsule fills, and tablets. Originally Aired May 15, 2025
In the dietary supplement and ingredient industry, guaranteeing the safety and quality of products is essential. One important part of quality control is the testing for residual solvents—volatile chemicals used during manufacturing that can pose health risks if not adequately removed. Click to read our blog on considerations in testing for residual solvents.
Ensuring high-quality ingredients and finished botanical products requires a precise and reliable analytical method. This webinar introduces a fundamental approach to botanical analysis: High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), a powerful tool for maintaining accuracy and consistency in botanical raw materials and final formulations. Originally Aired on April 21, 2025
Olive growers need to accurately measure polyphenol concentrations in their raw products for downstream processing. Watch our case study video below to learn how Eurofins effectively analyzed both the complex matrix of raw olives and the simpler matrix of olive-based refined products.
