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:
February 20, 2025 - We are excited to announce the promotion of Dan Brouman to President of the National Food Laboratory (NFL), effective immediately.
February 17, 2025 – In response to increasing global demand for high-phenolic olive oils, Eurofins Craft Technologies Inc. has developed an innovative method for quantifying Valuable Olive Polyphenols (VOPs) in olive oil, olive leaf extracts, and other olive-derived products. Read more about the new method and applications for olive oil products.
Nestled in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley, Fresno is a thriving agricultural hub renowned for its diverse produce, dairy farms, and food manufacturing operations. Strategically positioned within this bustling industry, Eurofins operates three specialized laboratories in Fresno, each dedicated to providing cutting-edge testing and support tailored to the region’s needs.
The southwest leafy green industry has once again completed its migration south and Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories Yuma is ready. This year the lab has upgraded to better support the industry.
November 2024 - Eurofins DQCI and Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories, Inc. are excited to announce the launch of an innovative new test for Avian Influenza A in raw milk, designed to safeguard dairy herds and ensure the health and safety of milk production. This test offers dairy farmers and processors a crucial tool to detect and manage avian flu outbreaks efficiently.
October 2024 - Eurofins Botanicals is proud to announce the first-of-its-kind partnership with LeafWorks to launch the industry’s first Mushroom DNA Species Identification Tests. The first DNA ID tests will focus on Shiitake and Cordyceps species, with additional mushroom tests being released in 2025.
Explore Eurofins Microbiology events and presentations that were featured at the 2024 annual meeting of the International Association of Food Protection (IAFP) in Long Beach, CA. The focus of the event was Eurofins science and its scientists who once again demonstrated their technical dominance of the food industry through a variety of poster presentations and technical symposia, as well as leadership of professional development groups.
Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories in Salinas has met this industry demand for quality, and as a result has expanded the Eurofins presence within the produce market.
Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories, Inc. of Milwaukee, WI is proud to announce the development of a new test method for acetic acid bacteria enumeration, intended for utilization by clients in the beverage industry.
Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of James Darney to Business Unit Manager for the Eurofins Fresno Microbiology Laboratory.
