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Erik Bauer, MSc

Senior Nutrition Scientist - Kerry
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Erik Bauer is a microbiologist and nutritionist that has over a decade of experience across food, beverage, supplement, and pharmaceuticals. He has been with Kerry for over 8 years. While at Kerry he spent several years working on process improvements and fermentation optimizations for industrial fermented ingredients for the food and beverage industry. He then moved on to work with Kerry’s ProActive Health division as the Sr. Technical Service Manager specializing in probiotics and immune health ingredients. Erik then moved into his current role as Senior Nutrition Scientist where he supports content development for the KHNI Website. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and a Master’s Degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition through University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Kerry Partnership with APC Microbiome Aims to Explore Gut-Brain Axis

The intersection of nutrition and science continues to break new ground as Kerry Group, a global leader in taste and nutrition solutions, partners with APC Microbiome Ireland, a world-renowned research center focused on microbiome science. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in understanding and leveraging the gut-brain axis—a complex system that plays a crucial… Read more »

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USDA Implements Changes to Child Nutrition Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s recent updates to child nutrition standards have significant implications for the food industry, particularly for manufacturers that produce foods for school meal programs. These changes, which include stricter limits on added sugars and sodium and an emphasis on whole grains and locally sourced foods, require manufacturers to adapt their… Read more »

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Earth Day 2024: Exploring the Connection Between Nutrition and Sustainability

Earth Day, celebrated every April 22, is a time to reflect on our planet’s health and consider how our everyday choices impact the environment. It is important to recognize the relationship between Earth Day and nutrition/sustainability. Highlighting why these concepts are essential in the fight against climate change and environmental degradation. Understanding Sustainable Nutrition Sustainable… Read more »