Eelco is a Global RD&A Manager for Kerry in Food Protection & Preservation. He is an experienced applications expert with a demonstrated history of working in the chemicals industry.
He has an MSc in Microbiology and Immunology from Utrecht University in the Netherlands.
Prior to joining Kerry, Eelco has over 20 years of experience in food and beverage preservation with roles of increasing responsibility in the RD&A function, most recently as Product & Innovation Manager at Niacet.
Global conditions like sodium reduction initiatives and disruptions in supply and pricing of lactic acid mean acetates are getting increased attention. Here, we describe their efficacy as a preservative to reduce food waste and sodium content in meat.
