PhageWatch™ protects your plant against phage attacks
Reduce the risk of phages at your facility with the combination of robust cultures, world-class application support and Novonesis' PhageWatch™ service.
Phages – a key threat to consistent quality
Bacteriophages can devastate the culture systems that lie at the heart of consistent product quality. Phages are viruses that parasitically infect bacterial cells, causing them to multiply very quickly. Attacks during fermentation often cause irreparable damage, ruining the entire product batch.
Insufficient cleaning and disinfection, raw material heat treatment, and upstream cross-contamination are critical factors that allow phages to thrive. When overlooked, these vulnerabilities can result in costly consequences: lost hours or even days for your team, and product batch losses that can amount to millions of dollars.
Manage phages with our PhageWatch™ service
PhageWatch™ proactively monitors and troubleshoots your plant's phage pressure. With a user-friendly digital tool, you can register samples and access results. You can also track trends via a dynamic dashboard that supports timely preventive actions.
Regular meetings with your Novonesis representative keep you informed and supported. And process reviews and training identify improvements tailored to your setup. With this holistic, collaborative approach, we take phage management to the next level together.
Phage Risk Assessment Tool
Our Phage Risk Assessment Tool helps you achieve next-level efficiency by managing phage risks in your dairy production.
How it works:
1. Detailed assessment
Complete a questionnaire addressing raw materials, production processes, cleaning protocols, and more.
2. Scoring system
Begin with 100 points, with deductions highlighting areas needing improvement.
3. Customized report
An easy-to-read report pinpoints critical risks.
4. Strategic planning
Collaborate with us to create a rotation plan that minimizes risks and ensures operational consistency.
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Take your phage management to the next level
Robust cultures
Access the largest selection of cultures for fresh dairy and cheeses in the world, designed to be robust against phage attacks.
PhageWatch™ service
Access detailed sample analyses, phage and process reviews and intuitive digital tools. All underpinned by continuous support from our experts.
Application support
Get expert support to identify the optimal culture rotation with the best monitoring to help reduce your risk of phage.