PIPA and Mars partnered to develop a cutting-edge omics analysis platform that accelerates research and operational insights related to potential pathogen risks throughout the food supply chain. The new capability strengthens Mars efforts to proactively address food safety challenges and support its mission to provide safe food for consumers and their pets.
The computational bioinformatics solution enables the analysis of whole genome sequences of microbial isolates to support the detection of foodborne pathogens and assist in outbreak prevention. This will help food manufacturers make informed decisions that ensure supply chain continuity and embrace advanced technologies across the company’s diverse portfolio.
A perspective from the Mars team
“At Mars, we believe everyone has the right to safe food. Collaboration between governments, academia, industry and startups is critical for this to be a reality. This is why we are combining PIPA’s cutting-edge computational and genomic technology, with Mars global microbial bioinformatics expertise to redefine what’s possible in early detection and risk prevention.”
Darren Logan, VP Science Research, Mars Corporate Science & Technology, MARS
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