A natural precision technology
Our technology uses naturally occurring bacteriophages to reduce Salmonella, Listeria, and STEC O157 in food industries. In contrast to traditional methods like heat and chemicals, our phage technology offers a natural, targeted solution for the highest safety standards.
Refined by science. Designed for your production line.
Meet the phages
Bacteriophages, commonly known as “phages”, are biological antimicrobials that co-evolved with bacteria over billions of years, having the ability to seek out and eliminate specific bacteria. Every day, phages reduce the global bacterial population by an estimated fifty percent, maintaining a healthy microbial balance in our world.
Phages are omnipresent. Found in soil, water, food, the gastrointestinal tracts of animals, and even in the human gut microbiome, they form an invisible but essential component. Their constant interaction with bacteria not only controls harmful pathogens but also fosters microbial diversity and stability across ecosystems.
Phages play a critical role in preserving ecological balance. That’s why at Phageguard, we utilised the unique power of specific phages to reduce dangerous pathogens like Salmonella, Listeria, and STEC O157 across food processing lines. Our phage technology offers an elegant, effective, and sustainable approach to modern food safety.
The lytic cycle
Once a phage identifies its bacterial target, it attaches and inactivates the bacteria. This natural process is called the lytic cycle. Unlike broad-spectrum interventions, phages work with pinpoint precision, leaving beneficial bacteria untouched. The result: targeted, efficient, and natural bacterial control. Refined by evolution, optimized by science.
Attachment
Interaction
Replication
Lysis
What makes our technology different?
Phage technology ensures that only the harmful bacteria are eliminated, leaving everything else, from beneficial microbes to product quality, untouched.
What makes our technology different?
10+ years industry experience: our phages perform in real life industry settings
Pre-selected phages for maximum efficacy against the most common and persistent strains in the food industry, without the need for phage cocktails
Scientifically validated by renowned universities and research institutions (ETH, WUR, University of Nevada, Reno among 40+ others)
Recognized by leading governmental agencies across the world (FSIS, FDA, EFSA, Health Canada, FSANZ among others)
Compatible with existing process workflows: from in-line sprays to dip tanks
We are proud partners, teaming up with industry experts
10+ years industry experience: our phages perform in real life industry settings
Pre-selected phages for maximum efficacy against the most common and persistent strains in the food industry, without the need for phage cocktails
Scientifically validated by renowned universities and research institutions (ETH, WUR, University of Nevada, Reno among 40+ others)
Recognized by leading governmental agencies across the world (FSIS, FDA, EFSA, Health Canada, FSANZ among others)
Compatible with existing process workflows: from in-line sprays to dip tanks
We are proud partners, teaming up with industry experts
How phage technology works in your sector
Proven results across food industries
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