Focus

VÚM Ltd. focuses on research and development in the food industry, especially in milk and dairy products.
Our research activities cover the entire production chain from raw material to final product, with the aim of improving the quality, safety, and sustainability of food.

Main research areas
Milk quality and animal production

• Development and application of advanced methods for milk composition analysis

• Research on the influence of farming conditions and animal health on milk composition

• Study of milk protein polymorphism and its effect on the technological properties of milk

• Reduction of antibiotic use in dairy animal farming

Microbiology and analytical methods

• Advanced microbiological and chemical analytical methods (PCR, DGGE, HPLC, GC, FT-IR, etc.)

• Development of methods for detecting milk adulteration

Milk and food processing technologies

• Development of innovative milk processing technologies: membrane separations, fermentation, cheesemaking technologies

• Optimization of production processes to improve the sensory and nutritional properties of products

• Research on antimicrobial substances of natural origin and their application in the food industry

Biotechnology and microbial cultures

• Development of starter and protective cultures for the dairy industry

• Study and application of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics

• Research on bioactive compounds with potential health benefits

Food safety and hygiene

• Identification of microbial causes of spoilage and technological problems

• Monitoring and elimination of risk microorganisms from food processing plants

• Development of new approaches to improving hygiene and sanitation processes

• Fungal contaminants

Sustainability and circular economy

• Utilization of by-products from the dairy industry

• Development of environmentally friendly packaging materials

• Innovative and biodegradable materials to improve water retention in soil

Application of microorganisms in agriculture

• Use of microorganisms to promote plant growth and protection

• Development of biostimulants and natural pesticides for sustainable agriculture

Our vision
The goal of our research is to bring innovative solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of the food industry. We combine scientific knowledge with practical applications to support the production of high-quality, safe, and nutritionally valuable foods.