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IFTPS 2026
March 9th - 12th
JW Marriott, Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia
Meet Hygiena® at IFTPS 2026
Hygiena® is attending the Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists (IFTPS) annual meeting 2026 in Atlanta, where thermal processing experts from across the food and beverage industry come together to share science-led approaches to safety, quality, and process control.
Join us to explore how real-time, automated microbial screening supports smarter thermal validation, faster decision-making, and more resilient production workflows.
About IFTPS
IFTPS is the leading scientific forum dedicated to the validation, control, and optimization of thermal processes. It brings together regulators, researchers, and industry practitioners to advance evidence-based approaches to food safety and product quality.
As thermal processes become more complex, driven by new formulations, cleaner labels, and operational pressures, manufacturers need better data, faster feedback, and greater confidence in process control decisions.
Check out Autosampler III in action
Supporting Thermal processing with the Innovate™ Rapid Microbial Screening System
Hygiena’s Innovate™ Rapid Microbial Detection System complements thermal processing programs by providing earlier insight into microbial control, helping teams validate process performance and reduce reliance on delayed, end-point testing.
The Innovate System enables:
- Faster feedback on process effectiveness
- Earlier identification of deviations that may impact product release
- Automation-ready workflows aligned with modern processing environments
- Matrix-flexible screening, where traditional methods struggle.
- Improved sensitivity, detection, even at low contamination levels.
By integrating rapid screening into the broader quality strategy, processors gain greater confidence without adding operational complexity.
Meet the Team Attending IFTPS
Nate Banner, Senior Global Product Manager
Brent Wallen, Director, Regional Sales (North America)
David Luedeke, Key Account Manager, Sales
Julie Weller, Applications Lab Manager
IFTPS 2026 Scientific Posters
Poster Titles and Presenters
Featured Solutions
Hygiena offers best-in-class food safety and quality diagnostics solutions from seed to fork. We focus on customer-centric solutions that deliver rapid results and improve workflow efficiencies. Learn more about our comprehensive application-driven testing and software solutions.
Rapid microbial detection for commercial sterility testing lets you shorten hold times and release low-bioburden finished goods with confidence. The InnovateTM Rapid Microbial Screening System screens UHT/ESL dairy, food, and beverage products and delivers presence/absence results in as little as 24 hours, so you can release inventory days sooner and save time and resources.
The Innovate Autosampler III is a high-volume automated sampling solution for high-throughput bottling and aseptic packaging facilities. It streamlines product sampling from any style carton to the testing plate, increasing efficiency and consistency.
Reliable tests that are sensitive, accurate and precise allow for early warnings and quick actions.
Over 160 technical sales and support experts available worldwide, with 24/7 customer service.
Multiple application centers around the world, helping you develop unique workflows and integrated solutions.
Watch our Videos
Resources
We gathered our educational resources into one accessible location for you to view. Learn about the wide variety of topics the food safety industry is discussing.
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