Food & Feed Sample Preparation Webinar Series

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Live webinar - 4 episodes

Ensuring food and feed quality requires reliable determination of both contaminants and nutrients, yet sample preparation remains one of the most challenging and time-consuming steps in the analytical workflow. This webinar series introduces modern approaches to digestion and extraction that improve data quality, reduce reprocessing, and increase laboratory productivity. Through four dedicated events, covering heavy metals, organic contaminants, macro/trace minerals, and nutritional parameters such as fats, FAMEs, and amino acids, participants will discover optimized, practical workflows tailored to real-world food and feed testing.

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6 May

Heavy Metals in Food: Digestion Strategies and Complete Sample Prep Workflow

Heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, As, and Hg are strictly regulated in food and feed, requiring robust digestion and a well-controlled sample preparation workflow. This webinar covers best practices for microwave digestion of diverse food matrices using systems such as ETHOS and ultraWAVE 2 eco. A case study on baby food will illustrate common challenges such as matrix complexity, contamination control, and blank management. Participants will learn how to build a reliable sample-to-analysis workflow that ensures accuracy, reduces re-runs, and supports regulatory compliance.

Speaker

Giulio Colnaghi
Marketing Manager
Milestone Srl

Digestion strategies

Digestion strategies for complex food matrices

Get low blanks

Approaches to maintain low blanks and high accuracy.

Workflow optimizations

Workflow optimizations to reduce re-runs and improve consistency.

13 May

Modern Sample Prep for Organic Contaminants: PAHs, PFAS, MOSH/MOAH in Food

Organic contaminants in food, such as PAHs, PFAS, and MOSH/MOAH, require extraction workflows that are efficient, reproducible, and compliant with regulatory methods. This webinar showcases microwave-assisted extraction using microwave technologies to streamline sample preparation while reducing solvent use and improving recoveries. We will discuss best practices for preventing contamination, handling lipid-rich matrices, and managing PFAS-specific requirements. Attendees will learn how advanced extraction technology supports reliable quantification of these high-profile contaminants across diverse food products.

Speaker

Luca Rota
Application Specialist
Milestone Srl

Extraction principles

Extraction principles for PAHs, PFAS, and MOSH/MOAH in food.

Microwave extraction

How microwave extraction improves recovery, speed, and reproducibility.

Practical recommendations

Techniques to avoid PFAS and hydrocarbon contamination

20 May

Digestion of Food & Feed for Nutrient Analysis: Macro and Trace Minerals

Nutrient profiling requires accurate digestion of food and feed samples to determine essential macro- and trace minerals. This webinar explains how microwave digestion platforms such as ETHOS and ultraWAVE enable complete dissolution across a wide range of matrices, including dairy, cereals, high-fat foods, and animal feed. We will outline acid selection, matrix-specific challenges, blank control, and strategies to minimize reprocessing. Attendees will learn practical workflows to support nutritional labeling and quality control.

Speaker

Gianpaolo Rota
Application Specialist
Milestone Srl

Digestion approaches

Digestion approaches for diverse food and feed matrices.

Acid chemistry selection

Acid chemistry selection for macro and trace minerals.

How to maintain low blanks

Techniques to ensure digestion completeness and low blanks.

20 May

Digestion of Food & Feed for Nutrient Analysis: Macro and Trace Minerals

Nutrient profiling requires accurate digestion of food and feed samples to determine essential macro- and trace minerals. This webinar explains how microwave digestion platforms such as ETHOS and ultraWAVE enable complete dissolution across a wide range of matrices, including dairy, cereals, high-fat foods, and animal feed. We will outline acid selection, matrix-specific challenges, blank control, and strategies to minimize reprocessing. Attendees will learn practical workflows to support nutritional labeling and quality control.

Speaker

Luca Rota
Application Specialist
Milestone Srl

Fats and FAMEs with microwave technology