Innovation Anthology #523:

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Outbreaks of food borne infections like e.coli, listeria and salmonella always grab the headlines.

So research into new technologies to protect human health and safety is good news.

Dr. Cornelia Kreplin is the Executive Director of Sustainable Production and Quality Food for Health at Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions.

DR. CORNELIA KREPLIN: Projects that are ongoing have to do with the anti-microbial and thermal interventions for bacterial control. So in other words, how do we control bacteria in beef from older animals? How do we improve the safety of lean, low sodium meat products? So as you know, sodium or salt is a preservative in addition to a flavour enhancer. So as we’re becoming more concerned about sodium in our diets and reducing the amounts of salt in some processed foods, we’ve got to make sure that they remain safe. We’re looking at new technologies and supporting the development of high pressure processing for post packaging bacterial control.

Dr. Kreplin is also developing a project with Genome Canada for the improved detection and surveillance of listeria.

Thanks today to ALBERTA INNOVATES BIO SOLUTIONS

I’M CHERYL CROUCHER

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Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions

The Alberta Innovates consolidation launched on November 1, 2016.

As part of the Alberta Innovates system, AI Bio Solutions invests in research and innovation to grow prosperity in Alberta’s agriculture, food and forestry sectors. The publicly funded board-governed corporation works with partners to identify, coordinate and fund research projects. AI Bio Solutions helps solve industry challenges with solutions that deliver economic, environmental and social benefits.

Program Date: 2013-01-08