BIOIONIX

Pioneering Sustainable Food Processing

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The past decade has witnessed significant changes in food production; it has become more complex, with increased volumes, processing demands and regulatory changes. Emerging trends in food production and consumption, coupled with a heightened focus on healthier options underscore the imperative for efficient sanitary practices. Chemical-based disinfectants have long been the go-to solution for pathogen reduction in food processing. However, these old ways using toxic-chemical solutions are full of challenges.

Regulatory policies now require an increased log pathogen reduction standard, demanding even more chemical dosing. The prolonged application of these toxic chemicals is also resulting in bacterial resistance. This increase in chemical dependence compromises food quality, increases employee safety issues, and poses risk to consumers and the environment. There’s a consumer push happening as well. Consumers are looking beyond food ingredients to the processes that make food and the impact to our planet. They are learning the truth behind the scenes and calling for a change.

Amid these heightened food safety demands, business leaders are confronted with a pivotal question—how to weave environmental sustainability into day-to-day business operations while upholding food quality measures to drive long-term success? The answer lies in finding a new approach to food safety – one that eliminates harmful chemicals. One innovative company is forging a new path in food safety as they support their food manufacturing partners on the ‘path to zero chemicals.’

BIOIONIX has developed the electrochemical technology and processes needed for businesses to achieve this objective. With a commitment to making the world cleaner, safer and healthier, it offers a scientifically proven, patented technology that harnesses natural SuperOxidants to disrupt and destroy the DNA and RNA of pathogens present in our food.

BIOIONIX® was originally founded by a NASA grant for space shuttle water reuse. While focusing on an out-of-world science, they developed a technology, capable of disrupting the chemical dependence in food processing.

The BIOIONIX® solution safely eliminates harmful pathogens and diseases from all stages of food production. With its roots in space-age research, BIOIONIX brings a paradigm shift in the industry by elevating food quality and solving sustainability challenges for business leaders.

“As an advocate of sustainable, chemical-free food processing, we assist clients in ensuring food safety while unlocking ways to achieve tangible benefit for themselves, consumer communities and the environment,” says Leigh Thornberry, director of marketing and partnership, BIOIONIX.

The Silver-Bullet Solution

The BIOIONIX BIOSAIF24/7 EPA registered, three-tier technology acts as an artificial immune system that advances food safety. Tier 1 represents the patented chambers that destroy all pathogens that enter; Tier 2 provides continuous disinfection dispersing the all- natural SuperOxidants and Tier 3 is the BIOSAIF24/7 software that acts as a cognitive core. It offers a refined approach to food processing, devoid of all harmful chemicals while ensuring unparalleled efficacy. This FDA, USDA-approved technology is rendered via the company’s commercial program, PATH to ZERO Chemicals.

  • As an advocate of sustainable, chemical-free food processing, we assist clients in ensuring food safety while unlocking ways to achieve tangible benefit for themselves, consumer communities and the environment


This next-generation technology offers powerful disinfection, utilizing only water and a small amount of salt, none in some cases. On applying electrical charge, this mixture produces SuperOxidants that create electrolyzed water, also known as hypochlorous acid (HOCl). Naturally found in the immune system, HOCl is highly effective at penetrating the pathogen defenses, like white blood cells fighting infections. This process underscores the safety and efficacy inherent in BIOIONIX’s approach to disinfection.

It’s not going to happen overnight, but one step at a time. It’s due time for a change and we’re hopeful time for a movement. Join us on the Path to Zero Chemicals


More than just an electrochemical generator, the BIOIONIX BIOSAIF24/7 food safe solution creates BIO-ions^- consisting of SuperOxidants for disinfection (100 times more powerful than bleach yet non-corrosive), hydroxyl radicals and nanobubbles for cleansing, and electro-flocculation to reduce turbidity. Following disinfection, the solution can be reverted back into its original constituents—salt and water—requiring no special treatment for disposal.

As a Wisconsin-based company, it’s no surprise they got their start in Cheese. BIOIONIX’s technology is ideally suited for cheese and ready-to-eat meat industries, where a brine solution plays a key role in preserving and enhancing flavor profiles. Processing facilities can produce their own safe disinfection onsite, eliminating the cost and effort of purchasing, storing, handling and disposing of hazardous chemical. This proven technology gives clients the ability to recycle the brine solutions for weeks or even perpetually, leading to significant water savings, cost savings and environmental benefits.

“It’s complicated, but not for us. We’re the best at what we do; some of the largest food brands are partnering with us to confirm new processes and to meet growing sustainability goals. Our team is actively developing and validating new cleaning solutions, including clean-in-place (CIP) to further the Path to Zero Chemical movement.”

From Feedback to Action, the BIOIONIX Roadmap

Customer feedback highlights the impact of the BIOIONIX technology, with clients reporting improved pathogen reduction, substantial water savings, time and cost savings. For instance, one partner aims to decrease their water consumption by 95% to conserve 7 billion gallons within three to five years. Minimizing water usage also contributes to reduced carbon footprint by preventing chemical discharge into the wastewater and reducing transportation and disposal costs. Championing a chemical-free solution, the BIOIONIX team is poised to revolutionize the way food is processed, setting new standards for environmental stewardship and quality in the industry.

BIOIONIX supports in the three required facets for water reuse—microbial disinfection, reduced turbidity and the ability to reuse water in the same application or in an earlier stage of the processes.

Going forward, BIOIONIX is focused on expanding its services to serve additional industries. It is modifying its products to accommodate dip tanks utilized in the meat and poultry industry, developing spray-on solutions for clean in operation (CIO) such as conveyor belt cleaning and clean in place (CIP). The company is also gearing up to add more application areas specific to animal-centered environments, enhancing food safety in farms worldwide. This clear-cut roadmap reaffirms the company’s commitment to bringing a paradigm shift for pathogen elimination at every stage of the food process channel. Thornberry champions, “It’s not going to happen overnight, but one step at a time. It’s due time for a change and we’re hopeful time for a movement. Join us on the Path to Zero Chemicals.”

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BIOIONIX has developed a chemical-free alternative for disinfection in all stages of food manufacturing. It offers powerful disinfection on site, requiring only water and a small amount of salt. The FDA and USDA-approved technology operates like an artificial immune system, raising the bar for food safety and animal health standards.

"It’s not going to happen overnight, but one step at a time. It’s due time for a change and we’re hopeful time for a movement. Join us on the Path to Zero Chemicals"

- Leigh Thornberry, Director of Marketing and Partnership

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BIOIONIX CIP/COP Validation Studies Confirm over 6-Log Pathogen Reduction

MADISON - In a validation study performed at Deibel Laboratories, BIOIONIX® generated activated water (also known as electrolyzed water or HOCl) demonstrated a 4 to >6 Log reduction of pathogens: Salmonella, L. Mono, E. Coli and B. Cereus. Study results are being finalized and can be shared upon request.
With more food manufacturers looking to eliminate the use of toxic chemicals and save water, brands have been urging BIOIONIX to expand to CIP. "We knew it was possible based on scientific studies, but wanted to validate it for ourselves and for our partners." states Kyle Jenson, VP Sales BIOIONIX.
The goal of the study was to demonstrate the potential microbial log reduction of a "low" baseline of 150 ppm of BIOIONIX activated water with only 30 seconds of contact time on stainless steel, plastic and epoxy. Standard protocol for CIP/COP with HOCl is 200ppm with much longer exposure time and a continuous spray. "With such high log reductions at this baseline, we're confident our partners can replace the toxic sanitizers with BIOIONIX activated water in their CIP processes," states Jenson. "We're excited to continue to support our partners on the path to zero chemicals."
BIOIONIX BIOSAIF24/7™ three tiered systems are used by many of the world's largest brands for in process disinfection, empowering partners to make their own natural and safe disinfection. In addition to eliminating dependence on the use of toxic chemicals, the BIOIONIX system supports continuous and monitored disinfection and water reuse. As this validation study and others suggest, electrolyzed water (HOCl) is a safe and highly effective disinfectant for CIO, COP, CIP and other food safety processes. BIOIONIX is on a mission to help its partners save water, create safer environments for employees and achieve sustainability goals.

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