Niall Higgins, Ph.D joined Kerry in 2016 in a role responsible for the development of Kerry enzyme technologies, driving the full innovation chain from concept design to product delivery. Since then Niall has held multiple positions within Kerry as R&D Manager, Integration Lead, Senior Business Development Manager and Global Product Director based in Naas, Ireland. Niall is experienced and passionate about science-based concept ideation, new product development & market introduction. Prior to joining Kerry, Niall completed a Ph.D. at the National University of Ireland, Galway (2012) and served as a research scientist at the University of Nottingham, UK (2012-2016) specializing in Enzyme development.
On July 29th, 2025, the KHNI hosted an expert scientific webinar; “Biotech at the table: Enzyme technology in modern nutrition”. The expert panel broadcast from Kerry’s Biotechnology and Innovation centres in Leipzig Germany and Naas, Ireland, shaped the evolution of enzyme engineering and the advancements of machine learning and artificial intelligence in…
The future of food production relies on significant advances in microbiology, bioprocessing, enzyme technology and artificial intelligence, in order to feed a growing population, set to reach almost 10 billion people by 2050, while also reducing the negative impacts of food production on the planet. Recent advances in synthetic biotechnological processes such as precision fermentation…
Enzymes are used in food processing as a natural way to improve nutrition and texture. Learn about their importance in plant-based foods, infant formula, and more.
