Andrzej Benkowski

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:

Brian’s Beef: Food Safety IS an Economic Discussion—Let's Talk STECs

Explore how expanded STEC testing impacts risk management, regulatory readiness, and economics in the beef industry. Brian McFarlane breaks down why food safety decisions—especially around the Big 6 STECs—are both scientific and financial.

Keywords: Blog Meat Produce

Eurofins Rapid Microbiology Laboratories Launches Eurofins Advanced Learning Institute to Elevate Food Safety and Quality Training

Eurofins Rapid Microbiology Laboratories introduces the Advanced Learning Institute, offering accredited food safety training programs from HACCP, SQF, BRCGS, and FSPCA to practical courses on sanitation, Listeria management, auditing, and more for food manufacturers and professionals.

Keywords: News Meat Produce Microbiology Regulatory

Brian’s Beef: The Food Safety Culture Bandwagon!

Explore why “food safety culture” is often overcomplicated and how CEO leadership, clear expectations, and accountability truly drive food safety success.

Keywords: Blog Meat Produce

MRL Starter Guide: Managing Pesticide Maximum Residue Limits for Global Trade

Navigate pesticide MRLs with confidence. This guide explains pesticide maximum residue limits, key Maximum Residue Limits regulations, and how pesticide residue testing supports global compliance. Learn what food export MRL requirements mean for suppliers, brands, and QA teams to protect products and ensure market access.

Keywords: Blog Contaminants Produce

An Introduction to Mycotoxins and Why They Matter for Food Safety

Learn how mycotoxins like aflatoxin and ochratoxin impact food safety, and why effective mycotoxin testing and monitoring are essential for reducing contamination risks.

Keywords: Blog Contaminants Grain Produce

Eurofins Announces Formation of Eurofins Rapid Microbiology Laboratories, LLC

Eurofins announces the formation of Eurofins Rapid Microbiology Laboratories, LLC, enhancing rapid testing speed, accuracy, and service for U.S. perishable markets.

Keywords: News Meat Produce Microbiology

Verification of a Commercial Real-Time PCR Shiga-toxin Producing E. coli (STEC) Detection Methods on Individually Quick-Frozen Vegetable Matrices

This research poster demonstrates how BACGene real-time PCR enables accurate STEC detection in frozen vegetable matrices.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Produce

Verification of a Commercial Real-Time PCR Salmonella Detection Method on Individually Quick-Frozen Vegetable Matrices

This research poster demonstrates how BACGene real-time PCR enables accurate Salmonella detection in frozen vegetable matrices.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Produce

Verification of a Commercial Real-Time PCR Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species Detection Method on Individually Quick-Frozen Vegetable Matrices

This research poster demonstrates how BACGene real-time PCR enables accurate Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species detection in frozen vegetable matrices.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Produce

Testing Lettuce at 1500 g: Why It Matters, How It Works, and Key Considerations

Discover why CFIA mandates 1500g lettuce testing for romaine imports from U.S. regions, how larger sample sizes improve detection of E. coli O157:H7, and the differences between pooling subsamples and direct 1500g testing methods. Learn key compliance, validation, and risk management considerations for growers, shippers, and buyers to ensure food safety and maintain market access.

Keywords: Blog Microbiology Produce

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