In 2012, Jannes Van Houcke obtained his professional bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from KAHO Sint Lieven Hogeschool in Ghent. After graduating, he continued his passion for biochemical research by starting as a researcher and practical lecturer at the same college, now known as Odisee Hogeschool. Within the research group BIT-O, he worked on several exciting projects: Optimizing the use of active dry yeast in primary fermentation and bottle re-fermentation; Ensiling leaves and twigs as a solution for ‘winter feeding’ in browsers in zoos. He is currently working on a project on the fermentation of kombucha.