Keeping food safe
When Jim Byron founded Xgenex Labs in 2012, he set out to solve a problem that impacts millions each year: pathogenic bacteria in food. According to CDC statistics, just six food pathogens account for 9.9 million illnesses annually.

Xgenex was built to eliminate the root cause of contamination. Through patented, cutting-edge technology, Jim and his team are now partnering with leading food brands to make production safer, reduce business risk, and advance public health.

What excites Jim most
“We are inventing new tech that eliminates the root cause of massive illness and deaths,” Jim shares. “It’s very satisfying.”

Beyond the technology, Jim values the relationships built along the way and the opportunity to create “amazing jobs of the future.” The company’s “Be Kind. Be Helpful.” culture fuels community volunteering, university partnerships, and industry collaboration.

When the phone rings
Xgenex is often called when food producers face serious outbreaks, recalls, or high-stakes production challenges. When that happens, the team moves immediately to help identify the root cause, modify systems, and install reliable technology to maintain safe production going forward.

Advice for other small business owners
Innovation at this level isn’t easy. Developing, manufacturing, and scaling new technology requires significant time and investment.

Jim’s advice? Stay focused on your ultimate goal. Start small with real-world verification. Make the technology “bulletproof” before marketing and scaling. Know that persistence pays off.

What’s next for Xgenex
Xgenex continues installing its portfolio of patented technologies in food production plants and is expanding into livestock production. Here, they’re working to reduce pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli while improving animal health.

“Exciting in a nerdy way,” Jim says. No doubt also exciting for anyone who cares about ethical food production!



Find Xgenex Labs online
Website: www.xgenex.com