Microbiological state of the art of walloon farm raw milk butter (2006 – 2009).

For several years, Walloon Region has been supporting financially a project to help farmers: la Cellule Qualité Produits Fermiers (CQPF). This project aims to accompany farmers in their diversification activities. In this context, Agricultural University of Gembloux, Department of Food Technology and “Centre d’Expertise pour la Qualité” have ensured and are ensuring autocontrol system implementation based on the HACCP principles, together with the application of good hygiene practice. In this context, microbiological analyses on farm raw milk butter have been performed. Results collected during the period from September 2006 to April 2009 are presented below.