The “Value Chain Agro Finance” project organized a study tour to Germany for state laboratory personnel

As a part of the implementation measures to provide technical support and increase the capacity of State laboratories, in March 2026 the Value Chain Agro Finance Project organized a study tour to Germany for laboratories personnel. During the study tour the participants visited key technical centers in the laboratory industry and biotechnology in Germany and the European Union.

The key event was participation in the international Analytica 2026 exhibition in Munich. As the world’s leading platform for laboratory technology, the exhibition showcased to the participants the main automation trends and the latest technological advancements. The study tour program also included a visit to Shimadzu Europa Gmbh, the global leader in manufacturing of laboratory analytical equipment.

The study tour allowed the laboratory personnel to deepen their knowledge and contributes to the achievement of goals in strengthening  the technical capacity of laboratories in modernizing the quality control and research system for food products and implementation of innovative research methods.

The participants had a unique opportunity to get acknowledged with the innovative tech developments, take part in practical demonstrations, establish professional network with equipment suppliers and enrich their knowledge related to current European methods on modern approaches to ensuring food safety.