Our Team

At Meron we have a diverse set of skilled, serious and creative personalities. Meron provides information based on data-driven facts for the entire supply chain in wine, wine-related products, distillates and liqueurs. With this factual transparency, Meron helps its customers to guarantee the quality of their assortment. Let our passionate team help you succeed by combining our deep expertise with the professionalism that our team members have portraid since 1994!

Jeroen Veen Research Analyst

Jeroen Veen

Research Analyst

“As a hobby brewer of beer, wine was actually a relatively unknown product to me. Until I started at Meron! Here I can combine my expertise and love for taste, to guarantee the best quality for consumers.”

 







Jiska Van Der Lee Van Den Dungen

Jiska Van Der Lee Van Den Dungen

Co-Owner & Managing Director

““Our team’s profile and passion makes the difference. They truly care about our customer’s success”

 







Nicholas Hartley Tasting Panel Supervisor

Nicholas Hartley

Tasting Panel Supervisor and Client Relations Support

“After 24 years of teaching, writing and selling wine and similars I joined Meron. A company where the credo is “The facts, the whole facts and nothing but the facts”! A very different side of the wine spectrum but very interesting.”

 







 Merijn Corsten Operational Manager

Merijn Corsten

Operational Manager

“On my first day at Meron, a whole new world opened up for me. I was familiar with the commercial side (purchasing, sales, marketing, etc.) of wine, but the ‘technical’ and chemical side of wine is really fascinating! And at which company can you learn something every day? Exactly!”

 







Sterre Gebhard Customer Relations Manager

Sterre Gebhard

Customer Relations Manager

“I am very happy that I have been able to turn my passion into my work. Every time I gain new insights, including in the field of the chemistry of wine in combination with the smell and taste. “

 







Jeroen Veen Research Analyst

Frits van der Lee

Support Staff

“Contributing to the success of Meron at my age shows just how much I enjoy it. The youthful and enthusiastic team keeps me feeling young! I love being involved in such a wide variety of tasks.”

 







Mark Ekkerman Head of Laboratory

Mark Ekkerman

Head of Laboratory

“As team leader of the quality-driven wine laboratory, I monitor the highest standards of accuracy and integrity every day. Our ISO 17025-accredited laboratory is a beacon of reliability and a guarantee for the quality of every bottle we test.”

 







Willem Schouten Chemical Analyst

Willem Schouten

Chemical Analyst

“Because of my very curious nature, I have always found it interesting to chemically analyze things. Wine and drinks are no exception and I am always fascinated by the chemical composition that we can detect!”

 







HArry Van Den Dungen Meron CEO

Harry Van Den Dungen

Founder CEO

“Our data-driven insights help clients make informed decisions and stay ahead of market trends.”

 







 Anouska de Vos Chemical Analyst

Anouska de Vos

Chemical Analyst

“One of my best-kept secrets is that I don’t drink a drop of wine… Yet, as a chemical analyst, I really enjoy working in Meron’s Quality Control laboratory performing all the different analyses and finding new results.”

 







Why Join Meron?

 

Are you ready to bring your expertise to a place where science, craft, and the joy of flavour come together? Meron is seeking WSET Level 3+ professionals who are passionate about the pursuit of quality at its finest. Join our tasting pool, where a team of dedicated experts delves into the secrets hidden within every grape, grain, and bean, combining technology and experience to deepen our understanding.

Polish up your CV and take the next step towards joining a community that values not just what you taste, but how well you understand it. At Meron, we’re uncovering new dimensions of flavour and knowledge.

Clients

Markets

Analysis per Year

The Art and Science of Exceptional Quality

30 Years in Business !

2024

248 customers, 18 markets, and 350k database later

Taste as a Service

2020

Data-driven reports positioning samples in market context

Focus on Transparency

2010

Comprehensive quality assurance and monitoring services, supported by GC-MS/MS data => 95% of samples are now scientifically detected

Independent Accreditation

1998

 A NEN-EN-ISO / IEC 17025:2018 gave Meron national and international credibility as an independent laboratory.

Founded

1994

Harry and the first days of Meron

Contact us

Email Us

info@meron.nl

Meet Us

Kweekgrasstraat 50
1313 BT Almere
The Netherlands

Discover the perfect market for your drinks with Meron. Our team is ready to guide you through the process, ensuring you find the right placement and increase your customer’s experience. Let us help you sell quality, with confidence and data.