Judith Batchelar OBE has joined the MicroSalt board as the food technology company targets rapid expansion in the low-sodium market with their patented MicroSalt technology.
MicroSalt contains 50% less sodium than normal table salt and is at the forefront of the fight against the health problems associated with over consumption of salt such as cardiovascular diseases.
Judith Batchelar OBE has broad exposure in the food industry with prior senior roles at Sainsbury’s and M&S. Judith is currently the Deputy Chair of the U.K. Environment Agency and sit on the board of the UK Research and Innovation’s Natural Environment Research Council.
Judith’s appointment will bring valuable experience across the food industry and in delivering a positive impact on peoples lives.
Commenting on her appointment Judith Batchelar said, “I’m really excited to join the board of MicroSalt, I am passionate about their mission to help combat cardiovascular disease by reducing sodium levels in the foods we eat, and I know we can make a difference. “
MicroSalt expansion
Judith Batchelar’s is the latest move by MicroSalt in the delivery of their expansion plans that recently saw the introduction of new MicroSalt products and a partnership with a food supplier.
“We are very excited to have Judith join our team. Her deep industry experience in improving the nutritional profile of foods will be enormously helpful with our go-to-market efforts in the U.K.,” said Rick Guiney, CEO of MicroSalt®.
