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:
Whole genome sequencing is no longer just a research tool. It’s a critical asset in food safety, outbreak response, and public health protection. Read our blog to learn more about whole genome sequencing and how it helps us better understand organisms like Salmonella and Cronobacter in food and infant formula.
Explore why technical diligence is critical in food & beverage M&A. Learn how Eurofins helps private equity firms assess scalability, supply chain stability, and innovation pipelines to reduce risk and drive growth.
The FDA and USDA are seeking public input to define ultra-processed foods (UPFs), aiming to shape future labeling, regulation, and consumer awareness. Learn how this RFI could impact food policy and public health.
With the overall market movement towards "better for you" foods, many companies have already started adding new or reformulated products to their portfolios. Click to read our blog about the market action being taken and strategies companies have deployed to appeal to the Make America Healthy Again movement.
Did you know the history of Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin dates back to 1929? Check out our infographic to learn more about the rich history of the laboratory.
Discover how Eurofins Product Development & Innovation helps private equity firms turn promising food & beverage startups into scalable, profitable brands through technical expertise, consumer insight, and product development rigor.
Have questions about the Eurofins ANSI 173 Finished Dietary Supplement and Ingredient Certification or Eurofins Protocol 101? Check out our guide for the answers to frequently asked questions regarding Eurofins Certification.
In the initial MAHA report, ultra processed foods (UPFs) took center stage due to their lack of nutrient value, high caloric nature, and inclusion of suspect ingredients. Among those suspect ingredients, the MAHA commission has highlight seed oils. In this blog, we help give clarity on how food companies can look at seed oil inclusion in their products.
Discover expert insights into navigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) results and CAPA investigations. Learn key steps and strategies our technical team uses to resolve unexpected analytical outcomes effectively.
Explore a real-world OOS case study where collaborative investigation revealed formulation challenges as the root cause. Learn how targeted troubleshooting helped a client improve product consistency and manufacturing protocols.
