Expertise desk in Ede

Marcel Mérieux was the founder of Institut Mérieux in 1897, and a pupil of Louis Pasteur. Nowadays, with the fourth generation of Mérieux at the helm, the company is still a unique family business which has built its success on the production of diagnostic equipment and food-testing laboratories.

The laboratory in Ede has a rich history. The current name dates from 2000, when the US company Silliker (founded in 1967) acquired two Dutch laboratories and set up a new lab in Ede. Institut Mérieux, which was already the major shareholder, founded a separate division called NutriSciences in 2011 for its global laboratory activities. As of 1 November, the lab in Ede will also operate under that name. It is time to bid farewell to Silliker and welcome Mérieux NutriSciences in its place.

‘The facility in Ede serves as the global expertise desk for all your analysis requirements’

What can we do for you?

“Food research is at the core of our expertise and makes us a leading partner for the food manufacturing industry,” says Commercial Manager Leo van Harten. “Mérieux NutriSciences provides a broad range of microbiological and chemical testing, including a complete spectrum of highly specialised tests for contaminants, animal species identification, allergens and so on. Our food safety and food quality analysis is performed by an international network of accredited laboratories with a thorough knowledge of the specific requirements which apply in particular sectors. In addition to the standard tests mentioned, we also offer a variety of contract research possibilities in order to be able to guarantee the shelf life, quality and safety of products, from the concept phase right through to on-shelf products, through our Biofortis business unit.”

Mérieux NutriSciences is a broad group of specialised laboratories which, in addition to food research, also offers non-food services in the areas of medical devices, pharma, food contact materials and consumer research. The facility in Ede serves as the global expertise desk for any analysis requirement. “Our strength lies in our extensive and experienced customer service department which is where we advise and assist you with your enquiries. Feel free to contact us so that we can explain how we can provide analytical support to your core activity.”

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