05 Aug 2019 --- Expert insights on probiotics and fermented foods is what Maria Marco, Ph.D., of the University of California Davis, will bring to the Irish Kerry Health & Nutrition Institute (KHNI) with her recent appointment to its Scientific Advisory Council. As consumers increasingly turn towards health-benefiting foods, the rise of products that tout gut-health-boosting properties has been notable across market categories. Reflected in increased fiber NPD, as well as fermented foods such as kombucha and kefir, the space is brimming with potential.