Alden
Alden is a biotechnology company based in Kansas City, Missouri, specializing in innovative microbe testing solutions for food safety, agriculture, and environmental testing. Their mission is to modernize microbe testing with fast, simple, and smart technology, including portable and end-to-end testing platforms that provide rapid, accurate, and reliable results. They aim to support a safer, healthier world by improving microbial detection methods, reducing testing time from days to hours, and offering comprehensive testing services and products for various microbial pathogens and quality indicators.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Carcass sampling kit (sample collection kit)
Kit containing gloves, a sampling template, sponge, buffer, and a labeled sample bag with a unique ID to support carcass sampling and chain-of-custody.
Carcass rinse sampling kit (sample collection kit)
Kit for carcass rinse sampling including poultry rinse materials, a rinse bag, and a labeled sample bag with unique ID for chain-of-custody.
Aerobic count test (environmental and product)
Analytical test for enumeration of aerobic bacteria with sensitivity down to 1 CFU across product and environmental samples; supports multiple sample types and collection formats.
Campylobacter test
Detection assay for Campylobacter species with sensitivity to 1 CFU in product and environmental samples; routine and confirmation testing options available.
Clostridium perfringens test
Pathogen test for Clostridium species in product samples with a minimum sample size requirement (e.g., 25 g).
Sample-ready culture plates (rapid enumeration plates)
Prefabricated culture plate systems containing medium, gel matrix, and indicators to accelerate colony growth and colorimetric interpretation for enumeration of target organisms.
Carcass sampling kit (sample collection kit)
Kit containing gloves, a sampling template, sponge, buffer, and a labeled sample bag with a unique ID to support carcass sampling and chain-of-custody.
Carcass rinse sampling kit (sample collection kit)
Kit for carcass rinse sampling including poultry rinse materials, a rinse bag, and a labeled sample bag with unique ID for chain-of-custody.
Aerobic count test (environmental and product)
Analytical test for enumeration of aerobic bacteria with sensitivity down to 1 CFU across product and environmental samples; supports multiple sample types and collection formats.
Campylobacter test
Detection assay for Campylobacter species with sensitivity to 1 CFU in product and environmental samples; routine and confirmation testing options available.
Clostridium perfringens test
Pathogen test for Clostridium species in product samples with a minimum sample size requirement (e.g., 25 g).
Sample-ready culture plates (rapid enumeration plates)
Prefabricated culture plate systems containing medium, gel matrix, and indicators to accelerate colony growth and colorimetric interpretation for enumeration of target organisms.
Services
On-demand laboratory analysis for a comprehensive test menu (pathogens, mycotoxins, allergens, indicator organisms) with sample management, order tracking, and reported rapid turnaround times.
Provision of portable diagnostic assays and workflows for in-house testing at production sites, supported by digital reporting and device connectivity.
Supply of sampling kits, mailing kits, and consumables including sample bags with unique IDs and other collection materials to support testing workflows.
On-demand laboratory analysis for a comprehensive test menu (pathogens, mycotoxins, allergens, indicator organisms) with sample management, order tracking, and reported rapid turnaround times.
Provision of portable diagnostic assays and workflows for in-house testing at production sites, supported by digital reporting and device connectivity.
Supply of sampling kits, mailing kits, and consumables including sample bags with unique IDs and other collection materials to support testing workflows.
Expertise Areas
- Food safety microbiological testing
- Point-of-need (onsite) diagnostic testing
- Analytical assay development for pathogens
- Sample logistics and chain-of-custody management
Key Technologies
- Bead-based immunoassays (suspended simultaneous sandwich assay)
- Nanoparticle-based detection
- Proprietary surface chemistries and coatings
- Sample-ready culture plates for rapid enumeration
News & Updates
Join us at IAFP 2024 Annual Meeting
Join Alden at Booth #301 during IAFP to see live demos and learn about their testing solutions.
Alden introduces new food safety testing technology
Alden has developed a new rapid microbe testing platform that rivals standard PCR, certified by AOAC RI PTM.
Alden in the News: Food Safety Innovation
Various media outlets have covered Alden’s innovative testing solutions, including Fox4KC News and Kansas City Business Journal.
Alden Founder Elijah Sharpe recognized as a young innovator
Elijah Sharpe was named to Ingram’s '20 in Their Twenties' list and the Kansas City Business Journal’s 'Inno Under 25' list.
Alden introduces a new, AOAC-certified microbe testing method that significantly reduces time-to-result for food safety testing.
A suspended sandwich assay (SSSA) technology offers rapid, safe, and reliable microbial detection in food products.
Join us at IAFP 2024 Annual Meeting
Join Alden at Booth #301 during IAFP to see live demos and learn about their testing solutions.
Alden introduces new food safety testing technology
Alden has developed a new rapid microbe testing platform that rivals standard PCR, certified by AOAC RI PTM.
Alden in the News: Food Safety Innovation
Various media outlets have covered Alden’s innovative testing solutions, including Fox4KC News and Kansas City Business Journal.
Alden Founder Elijah Sharpe recognized as a young innovator
Elijah Sharpe was named to Ingram’s '20 in Their Twenties' list and the Kansas City Business Journal’s 'Inno Under 25' list.
Alden introduces a new, AOAC-certified microbe testing method that significantly reduces time-to-result for food safety testing.
A suspended sandwich assay (SSSA) technology offers rapid, safe, and reliable microbial detection in food products.