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:
With pork being a large component of critical human food supply chain and also contributing to many other industries, efficient production is more important than ever. Improved animal husbandry through advancements in nutrition, genetic testing, animal drugs, and other factors leads to better feed conversion, healthier animals, and a multitude of other benefits. However, without process verification from start to finish, production facilities may be at risk.
Explore Eurofins Rapid Microbiology Laboratory's BSL‑2 pilot plant for dried and fermented meat validation studies, from fermentation chambers to HPP and final product results.
Explore how rapid testing—from culture methods to PCR and droplet digital PCR—is transforming STEC detection and speeding food safety decisions.
Learn how qPCR and ddPCR improve STEC confirmation, reducing turnaround time and increasing sensitivity compared to traditional culture methods.
Eurofins Rapid Microbiology Laboratories announces the appointment of Dr. John Henson as Director of Technical Services. With 26+ years of experience in meat science, food safety, academia, and industry consulting, Dr. Henson brings extensive technical expertise and leadership to support Eurofins’ growing scientific and client programs.
Why do food companies wait for recalls instead of investing in advanced foreign object detection? A candid take on proactive food safety and ROI.
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.
Explore the leading causes of childhood and adolescent obesity—from ultra-processed foods and excessive sugar to sedentary lifestyles, parental influence, mental health, and governmental policy—and learn evidence-based guidance to support healthier nutrition and habits for kids.
Explore how to comply with FSIS guidance for ready-to-eat fermented, salt-cured, and dried products with an effective validation study balancing scientific rigor, processing expertise, and craftsmanship. This article outlines how to achieve the right balance in your validation approach and how strong, data‑driven studies ultimately enhance the safety, consistency, and reliability of dried and fermented meat products.
This research poster evaluates how lactic acid interventions and high‑pressure pasteurization reduce Salmonella and Listeria in dried and fermented ready‑to‑eat salami.
