Alternative Proteins Magazine NEWS 6 October 2025 In a move to expand the company’s Board of Management, the Supervisory Board of Big Dutchman appointed Ulf Meyer as Chief Development Officer (CDO), which took effect 1 October 2025. The 54-year-old business administration graduate is responsible for the group’s investment companies. These currently include SKOV and Better Insect Solutions in Denmark, Inno+ in the Netherlands, Zucami in Spain, the local companies Högemann, Bosche Systembau, Hellmann and Willoh, the horticulture business, and more. Meyer is also responsible for sales activities relating to digital solutions for farmers and innovative new developments. Ulf Meyer was the Head of Region at the group’s headquarters in Vechta-Calveslage and responsible for the markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Bernd Meerpohl, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Big Dutchman AG and member of the shareholder family, says, “With Ulf Meyer, we are adding an experienced colleague to the Board of Management. He knows our family business very well and has played a decisive role in shaping the company in various positions for decades.” The Board of Management of Big Dutchman AG thus consists of CEO Steffen Bersch, CFO Erkul Basaran, COO Dr. Thomas Dalstein and CDO Ulf Meyer in future. Read more>> Ulf Meyer becomes new CDO of Big Dutchman The results of a study by the Federal University of Paraiba in Brazil show that the inclusion of ProteinX, Protix’s black soldier fly protein, can improve the skin barrier of dogs and strengthen their antioxidant defences. The findings, published in Archives of Animal Nutrition, are particularly good news for dogs that suffer from skin diseases or allergies, Protix points out. Versatile ProteinX can be incorporated into a variety of end products, from wet food to kibble and (nutritional) treats, so the study opens up various opportunities for manufacturers to develop healthy pet products. The skin barrier acts as an important defence mechanism in dogs. An effective skin barrier is essential for maintaining hydration. It protects against allergens, viruses, bacteria and environmental toxins, and ultimately helps to keep the overall skin healthy. According to the announcement, there was a noted improvement in skin barrier function when the canines consumed the ProteinX-based diet. Transepidermal water loss decreased at both the pinna and belly, indicating improved water retention. There was also a significant increase in stratum corneum hydration at the belly (the outermost layer of the skin serving as the primary barrier between the body and the environment), suggesting enhanced skin hydration. Protix explains that ProteinX contains relatively high concentrations of lauric acid and linoleic acid which may account for the improvements in skin barrier function and water retention. Read more>> New Study: Insect protein enhances skin barrier and antioxidant defences for dogs Ulf Meyer Photo: Big Dutchman
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