Andrzej Benkowski
Technical Manager, Probiotics & Dietary Supplements
As the Technical Manager at Eurofins Center of Excellence for Probiotics, Andrzej Benkowski brings over 18 years of expertise in biotics quality management, testing, and technology. With a strong technical background in food microbiology, Andrzej specializes in contract R&D, method development, and pioneering technologies for probiotic evaluation.
Since 2019, Andrzej has chaired the International Probiotic Association (IPA) Technical Committee and has been a member of the IPA Board of Directors since early 2024. He also contributes to the IPA Postbiotics Committee and has served as the IPA expert liaison with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) TC34/SC9 Working Group 11 since 2022, co-convening their Enumeration Subgroup.
Andrzej is dedicated to advancing the biotics industry by setting rigorous standards and driving innovation with a focus on quality.
Outside of his professional and scientific achievements, Andrzej is a member of the Eurofins Madison Site Employee Engagement Team and manages the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program for the site. A founding member of the funk band Steez, he also plays saxophone, synthesizers, and vocals. Andrzej enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his family, and pretending to be a coffee aficionado. Additionally, he has a passion for collecting sneakers and fitted hats.
Below are resources from Andrzej:
This poster describes the method development of the AOAC First Action 2018.16 Method: Sugar Profile by High-Performance Anion Exchange Chromatography.
Here we are in the third post of a series focusing on pet food, pet treat, and pet supplement testing considerations. We have explored guaranteed analysis and other testing considerations such as shelf life and microbes. This time around I’ll expand on a topic that people often view as less a food safety issue and more of a palatability issue: Rancidity.
This series is focused on getting new pet food, pet treat, and pet supplement businesses headed down the right path.
Whether you’re considering selling your homemade pet treats or starting a new pet treat business, one of the first steps you may find yourself tasked with is determining what a guaranteed analysis is. Figuring out how to have a product tested and what information is pertinent can be intimidating – the information in this post is intended to get you started in the right direction.
Eurofins SFA or Eurofins SF Analytical offers a wide range of food testing services. This case study highlights their Special Projects and Investigative capabilities as they take you on a guided case study, where they investigate a mysterious white residue on dog treats. Follow them every step of the way to learn how they solved this mystery!
Not all rancidity tests are equally appropriate. Here are some helpful hints regarding how each test is performed, what it reveals, limitations and which may be more important for a given scenario.
In this digital conference Eurofins experts, industry partners and food safety thought leaders guide attendees through a discussion of the latest solutions and controls for persistent pet food manufacturing issues.
What is L-Carnitine and what is its function in your pet food nutritional blend? Eurofins experts explain it all in this infographic!
Cats and Taurine - Why is taurine important for cats' diets? Eurofins works with pet food manufacturers to test for taurine
In March 2017, Champion Petfoods®, a strategic partner of Eurofins Food Safety Systems, was recognized with the first-ever GFSI Award.
