Keith Belk, PhD
Dr. Keith Belk is the Director of Eurofins’ Advanced Learning Institute and Professor and Holder of the Monfort Endowed Chair, Center for Meat Safety & Quality, Colorado State University (CSU), and as an Adjunct Professor in the Colorado School of Public Health. Previously, he served as Professor and Head of the Department of Animal Sciences at CSU. He earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from CSU, and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. He currently serves in a consulting role as the Director of Education for Eurofins Rapid Microbiology Laboratories, LLC. Dr. Belk is also a member of the International Committee for the National Western Stock Show, the Board of Directors for the International Stockmen’s Educational Foundation, on the Academic Advisory Committee for the Meat Institute Protein PACT, and on the technical advisory committees for Sustainable Beef, JBS, Colorado Premium Foods, and Hawkins.
Below are resources from Dr. Keith Belk:
What makes Eurofins’ Supplement Testing Vitamin D analysis different from standard testing methods? Learn the answer to this question and more in our infographic about Vitamin D Analysis by Mass Spectrometry.
This session explores current state and Federal efforts to define ultra-processed foods and establish related nutritional and ingredient constraints. We discuss how these evolving definitions influence product development, including new challenges surrounding ingredient selection, consumer perception, and regulatory compliance. Originally Aired on April 1, 2026
A food entrepreneur developed an innovative line of ambient, shelf stable pouched snack products that required a full retort process to achieve commercial safety and stability. While interest from retailers and distributors grew quickly, the brand faced a major obstacle - their manufacturing facility was still under construction, leaving them unable to produce at the volume needed to scale. Keep reading to learn how Eurofins can help.
With innovation comes complexity and with complexity comes risk. This is why laboratory testing isn’t just a box to check. For longevity products, it’s one of the most challenging and essential parts of responsible product development.
There are several challenges to testing Vitamin B12 (cobalamins) that create issues for analytical laboratories to accurately measure these compounds. Eurofins Supplement Testing in Madison, WI understands these challenges and has consistently strived to develop updated methodologies utilizing state-of-the-art technology to improve overall method performance.
For years, protein has dominated food and beverage innovation. But as the market matures and consumers become more nutrition-savvy, a new question is emerging in product development conversations: Is fiber the next protein?
Over the past decade, non-alcoholic and alcohol-free beverages have experienced a steady rise in popularity. As this trend continues to gain momentum, it is essential for both producers and consumers to understand the relevant analytical requirements and labeling terminology. Read more for a simple explanation of labeling terms and the agencies that oversee alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage labeling.
There has been a lot of talk about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) that have been recently published. Despite being promoted as a major departure, the updated guidelines mix a few foundational changes with many recurring themes from earlier publications.
For manufacturers and brand owners, dietary fiber is more than a buzzword, it’s a key driver of product positioning, consumer trust, and regulatory compliance. But not every ingredient marketed as “fiber” qualifies under FDA standards. Keep reading to learn more about why understanding fiber is so important.
The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) have released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), signaling what many observers see as a notable shift in federal nutrition messaging. Read our overview on the new guidelines.
