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Food Testing Services for Food Manufacturers in Canada

Food testing supports critical decisions about food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, shelf life, labeling accuracy, and product development.

PBR Laboratories provides microbiological, nutritional, allergen, shelf life, and food quality testing services for manufacturers, processors, ingredient suppliers, co-packers, and product developers throughout Alberta, Western Canada, and Canada.

Whether you need routine quality monitoring, food pathogen testing, nutritional analysis, allergen verification, or shelf-life validation, PBR helps clients understand results and take action.

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Strategic Quality Control

Why Food Testing Matters

Food testing provides information needed to make informed decisions about product safety, quality, compliance, and market readiness.

Testing helps answer critical questions:

Is the product safe?

Evaluate microbiological risks, pathogens, allergens, and contamination concerns.

Does the product meet quality expectations?

Assess stability, consistency, shelf life, and sensory performance.

Is the label supported by data?

Verify nutritional values and support label compliance requirements.

Are food safety controls working?

Confirm sanitation effectiveness, environmental monitoring programs, and process controls.

Is the product ready for market?

Support product launches, reformulations, and customer requirements.

Partners in Food Safety

WHO NEEDS FOOD TESTING?

PBR supports organizations across the entire food supply chain:

Food Manufacturers

Routine quality, microbiology, shelf life, and compliance programs.

Meat & Poultry Processors

Pathogen monitoring, environmental programs, and shelf life studies.

Dairy Manufacturers

Microbiology, spoilage monitoring, and product stability testing.

Ready-to-Eat Food Manufacturers

Listeria programs, environmental monitoring, and pathogen testing.

Ingredient Suppliers

Microbiological verification, quality testing, and nutritional analysis.

Beverage Manufacturers

Quality testing, microbiology, nutritional analysis, and shelf life support.

Product Developers

Product development, label development, and shelf-life validation.

Raw Pet Food Manufacturers

Pathogen testing, microbiology, nutritional analysis, and shelf-life support.

Analytical Services

FOOD TESTING SERVICES

Comprehensive food analysis and laboratory testing programs tailored to your product and regulatory requirements.

Food Microbiology Testing

Food Microbiology Testing

What Is Food Microbiology Testing?

Food microbiology testing evaluates food products and production environments for microorganisms that affect food safety, quality, and shelf life.

Common Services
Routine Food Microbiology
Aerobic Plate Count (APC), Total Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Yeast & Mold, Lactic Acid Bacteria
Food Pathogen Testing
Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria spp., E. coli O157:H7, STEC, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter, Cronobacter, Staphylococcus aureus
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Swab Testing, Listeria Monitoring, Zone Monitoring Programs, Corrective Action Verification
Decisions Supported
  • Product release
  • HACCP verification
  • Food safety investigations
  • Environmental monitoring programs
Food Microbiology Testing Details
Food Quality Testing

Food Quality Testing

What Is Food Quality Testing?

Food quality testing evaluates physical and chemical characteristics affecting product performance, stability, and consumer acceptance.

Common Services
  • Water Activity Testing
  • Moisture Testing
  • pH Testing
  • Organoleptic Evaluation
  • Product Stability Testing
Decisions Supported
  • Product development
  • Shelf-life validation
  • Packaging selection
  • Product consistency programs
Food Quality Testing Details
Nutritional Analysis

Nutritional Analysis

What Is Nutritional Analysis?

Nutritional analysis determines nutrient content for Nutrition Facts Tables, food labels, product development, and compliance programs.

Common Services
  • Nutrition Facts Table Testing
  • Protein Analysis
  • Fat Analysis
  • Carbohydrate Analysis
  • Sugar Analysis
  • Fibre Analysis
  • Sodium Analysis
  • Vitamin Analysis
  • Mineral Analysis
Decisions Supported
  • Label development
  • Product launches
  • Reformulation projects
  • Regulatory compliance
Nutritional Analysis Details
Allergen Testing

Allergen Testing

What Is Allergen Testing?

Allergen testing helps manufacturers verify allergen control programs, support labeling requirements, and reduce cross-contact risks.

Common Services
  • Gluten Testing
  • Peanut Testing
  • Tree Nut Testing
  • Milk Testing
  • Soy Testing
  • Egg Testing
  • Sesame Testing
  • Cleaning Validation
  • Cross-Contact Verification
Decisions Supported
  • Product release
  • Label verification
  • Sanitation validation
  • Recall prevention
Allergen Testing Details
Shelf Life Testing

Shelf Life & Stability Testing

What Is Shelf Life Testing?

Shelf life testing evaluates microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory changes occurring throughout storage.

Common Services
  • Shelf Life Studies
  • Best Before Date Validation
  • Product Stability Studies
  • Water Activity Testing
  • pH Testing
  • Microbiological Stability
Decisions Supported
  • Shelf-life claims
  • Product launches
  • Packaging validation
  • Product reformulation
Shelf Life Testing Details
Industry-Specific Food Testing

Industry-Specific Food Testing

Industry-Focused Programs

PBR provides testing programs tailored to specific food sectors.

Industries Supported
Meat & Poultry
Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes
Dairy
Coliforms, APC, Lactic Acid Bacteria, Psychrotrophic Count
Ready-to-Eat Foods
Listeria monocytogenes, Environmental Monitoring, Shelf Life Studies
Raw Pet Food
Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli O157:H7, Nutritional Analysis
Ingredient Suppliers
Microbiology, Pathogens, Moisture, Water Activity
Decisions Supported
  • Industry-specific compliance
  • Product release
  • Food safety verification
  • Customer requirements
Industry-Specific Food Testing Details

COMMON RISKS FOOD TESTING HELPS MANAGE

Foodborne Pathogens

Reduce risks associated with Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli O157:H7, STEC, and other pathogens.

Allergen Cross-Contact

Verify allergen control programs and sanitation effectiveness.

Product Recalls

Identify issues before products reach customers.

Shelf-Life Failures

Evaluate stability and spoilage risks.

Label Compliance Issues

Support Nutrition Facts Tables and food labeling requirements.

Product Quality Concerns

Monitor consistency, stability, and consumer acceptance.

The PBR Difference

WHY CHOOSE PBR FOR FOOD TESTING?

Understand Results

Testing should support decisions, not simply generate reports.

Practical Laboratory Support

Receive guidance on sample requirements, testing strategies, and result interpretation.

Support Compliance Objectives

Testing programs designed to support food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Regional Accessibility

Supporting food manufacturers throughout Alberta, Western Canada, and Canada.

Decision-Focused Reporting

Results that help clients determine appropriate next steps.

Got Questions?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What food testing services does PBR provide?

PBR provides food microbiology testing, food pathogen testing, nutritional analysis, allergen testing, shelf life studies, food quality testing, and industry-specific testing programs.

Who needs food testing?

Food manufacturers, processors, co-packers, ingredient suppliers, product developers, dairy processors, meat processors, beverage manufacturers, and raw pet food manufacturers.

When is food testing required?

Testing may be required for food safety programs, product development, shelf-life studies, nutritional labeling, allergen control programs, customer requirements, and compliance objectives.

What is the difference between food microbiology and pathogen testing?

Food microbiology includes indicator organisms and spoilage organisms, while pathogen testing targets organisms associated with foodborne illness.

Can food testing support product development?

Yes. Food testing supports formulation development, nutritional labeling, shelf-life validation, and product commercialization.

What testing supports food labels?

Nutritional analysis supports Nutrition Facts Tables, product labeling, and reformulation projects.

Why is allergen testing important?

Allergen testing helps verify allergen control programs, support labeling accuracy, and reduce recall risks.

What happens if a food test fails?

Appropriate actions depend on the test performed, product type, and risk involved. PBR helps clients understand results and determine next steps.

RELATED SERVICES

Food Microbiology Testing Food Quality Testing Nutritional Analysis Allergen Testing Shelf Life Testing Industry-Specific Food Testing

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  • Food Allergen Validation Explained
  • Common Causes of Food Recalls in Canada
  • How To Read a Certificate of Analysis
  • Food Pathogen Testing Requirements in Canada

Need Food Testing Support?

PBR Laboratories provides food testing services for manufacturers, processors, ingredient suppliers, product developers, dairy processors, meat processors, ready-to-eat food producers, and raw pet food manufacturers throughout Alberta, Western Canada, and Canada.

Contact PBR to discuss food safety risks, testing requirements, compliance objectives, product development needs, and quality assurance programs.

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