Hollison Technologies

Hollison Technologies operates at the intersection of food safety and advanced engineering, providing comprehensive solutions to detect and protect against pathogens throughout the food production chain. Initially founded with a broad focus on food safety, the company has since sharpened its concentration on the pet food industry, offering sophisticated technologies and services to manufacturers. The firm is privately held and venture capital-backed, with its first seed round in 2009. The leadership team includes Kevin Humphrey as CEO and David Humphrey as COO.

The company's business model is anchored on a dual-pronged offering: advanced automated sampling systems and specialized probiotic applications. Hollison designs, manufactures, and integrates its patented TrueSampler™ and DuraSampler™ systems. The TrueSampler™ addresses the shortcomings of traditional 'grab' sampling by providing a near-continuous, automated sample collection, which yields a more accurate representation of the product batch. This sanitary, no-human-contact method reduces cross-contamination risk and eliminates waste from discarded product and packaging. The DuraSampler™ complements this by concentrating on environmental particulates around the finished product to deliver a liquid sample ready for lab analysis.

Beyond detection, Hollison develops and supplies probiotic solutions. Its Protect® Probiotics are scientifically formulated blends that enhance pet food to support digestive and immune health. Recognizing the challenge of maintaining probiotic viability through harsh manufacturing processes, the company has developed proprietary application technology to ensure the blends are integrated effectively, preserving their potency and ensuring a stable shelf life. These probiotics are also available for environmental applications in facilities to create a protective barrier against harmful bacteria like Salmonella and Listeria. Serving primarily pet food manufacturers, Hollison operates as a strategic partner, providing custom engineering, CAD design, and system integration services to meet specific client needs and budgets.

Keywords: food safety, pathogen detection, automated sampling, pet food manufacturing, probiotics for pet food, TrueSampler, DuraSampler, environmental pathogen control, probiotic application technology, food production safety, microbial testing, Listeria control, Salmonella reduction, food supply chain protection, custom engineering food industry, animal health, feed safety, lab sampling automation, food contaminant tracking