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:
This webinar focuses on the key improvements for dietary fiber testing with AOAC 2017.16 and AOAC 2022.01 versus the previous AOAC 2009.01 and AOAC 2011.25 methods, the impact for certain products and fiber types, and the status for the movement to these new methods from scientific organizations and international reference guidelines. Originally Aired on March 10, 2026
Our "Behind the Science" series looks at food testing from the perspective of the testers and industry experts who devote their careers to it. In this episode, Eurofins Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Doug Marshall speaks with Brianne Traynor, Projects Manager at Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison, Inc.. Originally aired on March 11, 2026.
This webinar from our Best-in-Class series, compiled and presented by Eurofins Advanced Learning Institute lead instructor Mike Cramer, provides an introductory lesson on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) as they apply to food processing operations. Originally Aired on March 25, 2026
A food entrepreneur developed an innovative line of ambient, shelf stable pouched snack products that required a full retort process to achieve commercial safety and stability. While interest from retailers and distributors grew quickly, the brand faced a major obstacle - their manufacturing facility was still under construction, leaving them unable to produce at the volume needed to scale. Keep reading to learn how Eurofins can help.
With innovation comes complexity and with complexity comes risk. This is why laboratory testing isn’t just a box to check. For longevity products, it’s one of the most challenging and essential parts of responsible product development.
There are several challenges to testing Vitamin B12 (cobalamins) that create issues for analytical laboratories to accurately measure these compounds. Eurofins Supplement Testing in Madison, WI understands these challenges and has consistently strived to develop updated methodologies utilizing state-of-the-art technology to improve overall method performance.
For years, protein has dominated food and beverage innovation. But as the market matures and consumers become more nutrition-savvy, a new question is emerging in product development conversations: Is fiber the next protein?
In today’s food and dietary supplement marketplace, trust is no longer assumed. Third-party testing and certification have become essential tools for demonstrating product safety, quality, and compliance in a credible way.
There has been a lot of talk about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) that have been recently published. Despite being promoted as a major departure, the updated guidelines mix a few foundational changes with many recurring themes from earlier publications.
For manufacturers and brand owners, dietary fiber is more than a buzzword, it’s a key driver of product positioning, consumer trust, and regulatory compliance. But not every ingredient marketed as “fiber” qualifies under FDA standards. Keep reading to learn more about why understanding fiber is so important.
