Affinity Labs offers a range of customised microbiological services for wine producers. The team of specialised scientists can conduct a diverse range of projects and trials, and has been involved in a number of major product development projects for global commercial companies.

Some examples of the tailored services available include:

  • Microbiological audits of packaging lines
  • Brettanomyces audits of wineries
  • Consulting/troubleshooting on microbiological issues
  • Small-scale winemaking (200 µL – 30 L) for research and commercial trials
  • Novel yeast strain development
  • High-throughput physiological screening of yeast
  • Metagenomics tools to characterise natural ferments
  • Chemical and sensorial characterisation of alcoholic beverages and ferments

Standard microbiological testing of wine samples is also available, including micro perusals, sterility checks, microbial identification based on DNA sequencing and Brettanomyces plating.

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We offer tailored shelf-life testing services to food and beverage producers and suppliers.
This includes:

Assistance with product design and packaging considerations

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Small-scale packaging capabilities, using controlled fill procedures

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Storage in temperature controlled facilities

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Microbiological testing for harmful micro-organisms

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Detailed chemical profiling

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Physical testing of packaging attributes

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Monitoring of key aroma and flavour product attributes

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Assistance with fault and taint diagnosis

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    Affinity Labs’ NATA-accredited laboratories perform more than 100,000 analyses per year and have serviced the Australian wine industry since 1984. The laboratories deliver high-quality cost-effective routine, export or specialist analyses, whether it is for a single sample or a large batch of samples

    Richard Davidson
    Project Manager

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