Preharvest application

Introducing our phage processing aids for the Preharvest industry. Whether you produce nutritious animal feed, provide raw petfood for companion animals, or deliver hides. Your business and product are our top priority.

Uncompromised quality without the risks.

Protect your Preharvest products and business from pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli with Phageguard, the natural, non-chemical, antibiotic-free phage processing aid.

Whether there are bacterial loads on your incoming raw ingredients for raw petfood. Or cross-contamination within your hide processing operation is a concern. With our unparalleled expertise in seamlessly integrating natural phage solutions, we mitigate your pathogen risks, regardless of your processing operation's structure. Rest easy, knowing that our innovative approach sets a new standard for quality and safety in your preharvest application. Embrace the future of plant-based processing and elevate your business with our natural phage solutions. Trust us to safeguard your reputation and deliver excellent quality, every step of the way.

Protect your product and brand

As a food processor you are proud of your product and brand. Mitigate your risk exposure to costly recalls. Improve the safety and quality of your food products with the natural solution that is phages. Phages are a cost-effective way of providing grip on your food safety. Enabling you to take control of quality, liability and in turn cost.

Targeted and effective

Phages effectively neutralize specific pathogenic bacteria while leaving your desirable bacteria intact, preserving the quality and flavor of your food product while ensuring enhanced food safety, benefitting the health of your customers. There is no impact on the taste, smell or texture of your food products, ensuring that your product retains its intended quality.

Easy to apply

Phage solutions can be easily applied to your process using existing equipment and processes, often without requiring any significant changes to the production line. Phages are so versatile that they can meet the unique needs of your specific food product and processing environment. Over the years we have worked with companies across many different industry sectors.

Natural and sustainable

You won’t have to declare our ‘clean label’ solutions on your product label. They enable you to reduce or eliminate your reliance on chemicals, minimizing the risk of chemical residues and bacterial resistance on your food products and food contact surfaces. Alternatively phages can be applied as a multi-hurdle approach in combination with chemical treatments for controlling and neutralizing harmful bacteria. In addition, using phages instead of chemicals enhances worker safety. They do not corrode your equipment and pose no wastewater problems. All of these factors contribute to a cleaner and safer production environment.

Frequently asked questions

Phageguard are natural, utilizing bacteriophages to specifically neutralize and mitigate pathogens like Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli. They can be integrated into the preharvest industry, including raw pet food, companion animal food, animal feed, and hide processing operations, to enhance food safety and quality.

Yes, Phageguard is safe to use in raw pet food and companion animal food. It provides targeted pathogen control without compromising the safety of the final products.

Phageguard can be integrated into animal feed production by adding it during the manufacturing process. It helps reduce the risk of bacterial contamination in animal feed, ensuring the safety of livestock and companion animals.

Yes, Phageguard can be applied during hide processing to mitigate bacterial contamination. It targets specific pathogens, including Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli reducing the risk of bacterial transmission in the processing environment. Acting as an additional hurdle to prevent pathogens spreading upon hide removal.

No, Phageguard does not affect the nutritional value or quality of animal feed. It is classified a processing-aid, having no discernable presence or function in the end product.

Phageguard can be used as a stand-alone solution for pathogen mitigation. However, Phageguard can also be used in conjunction with other interventions, as part of a 'multi-hurdle' approach. such as chemical sanitizers or heat treatments. However, it is important to consider compatibility and consult with our experts for specific recommendations.