Advancing food safety, quality, and trust across Ireland’s agri‑food sector
Agrihealth Laboratory Services is proud to announce the launch of our new state‑of‑the‑art Food Laboratory, expanding our capability to support Ireland’s rapidly evolving food production and processing industry. This development reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering high‑quality, reliable, and science‑driven testing solutions for our customers.
Our new Food Lab enhances the services we already provide to agriculture, poultry, and environmental sectors—bringing all our expertise under one strengthened, future‑focused facility.
Why We Established a New Expanded Food Laboratory
The food industry is experiencing increasing pressure to meet consumer expectations, regulatory requirements, manage outbreaks and recalls and sustainability targets. Producers, processors, and retailers need accurate, fast, and cost‑effective laboratory testing they can trust.
By investing further in our food Laboratory, Agrihealth will further:
- Support Irish food producers with local, reliable testing
- Improve turnaround times through enhanced workflows and equipment
- Strengthen compliance with both Irish and EU food safety standards
- Offer a wider portfolio of microbiological and shelf‑life analysis
- Provide tailored testing programmes for small producers through to large-scale manufacturers
What Our New Food Lab Offers
Comprehensive Microbiological Testing
Our laboratory provides routine and specialist microbiological analysis, including:
- TVC / Enterobacteriaceae
- Listeria spp. and Listeria monocytogenes
- Salmonella and Salmonella Serology
- E. coli and coliforms
- Yeasts and moulds
- Real time PCR
These tests help ensure the safety, stability, and regulatory compliance of a wide range of food products.
Shelf-Life & Challenge Studies
We offer complete shelf-life assessments, tailored to product type and packaging.
Our studies include:
- Microbiological profiling
- Replicate shelf life to consumer conditions
- Storage condition trials
- Predictive spoilage modelling
This service helps producers validate on‑pack use‑by and best‑before dates, supporting product quality and consumer confidence.
Support for Start‑Ups & Established Food producers
We understand the challenges small and large scale food businesses face.
Our Food Lab offers:
- Clear guidance on required tests
- Flexible sample submissions
- Practical shelf‑life and safety advice
- Affordable testing packages
We aim to make scientific support accessible to every food producer, regardless of size.
Get in Touch
To discuss your food testing needs or to arrange sample submissions:
04771900