Glenwood Technologies and Kikkoman Biochemifa Strengthen Partnership to Elevate Hygiene and Sanitation Monitoring in the Philippines

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Glenwood Technologies International Inc., a trusted leader in food and feed safety testing solutions, recently welcomed esteemed representatives from Kikkoman Biochemifa to its head office in the Philippines. Redd Ochoa, Glenwood’s Chief Executive Officer, and Cecile Ylagan, Chief Operating Officer, along with Glenwood's team, welcomed Nobuyoshi Sato, General Manager, and Katsuya Miki, Director of Sales Divisions, from Kikkoman Biochemifa, Japan.

This visit emphasized the strong and collaborative partnership between the two companies and explored strategic approaches to strengthen their collaboration and drive business growth in the Philippine market. Both companies reviewed current market trends, discussed innovative solutions to meet local needs, and developed plans to continuously expand and grow Kikkoman Biochemifa’s Hygiene and Sanitation Monitoring Product Lines, such as the Lumitester Smart and Lucipac Swabs—the only hygiene and monitoring system worldwide utilizing A3 Technology (ATP + ADP + AMP)—which provides more accurate and reliable results compared to traditional ATP test systems currently available on the market.

The discussions underscored the shared vision of Glenwood and Kikkoman Biochemifa: to provide technologically advanced, reliable hygiene and sanitation testing solutions that support hygiene and sanitation programs across the food and related industries. With new programs and initiatives set in motion, both teams look forward to continued success, working together to deliver transformative hygiene and sanitation monitoring solutions to various industries and businesses nationwide.

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