India, May 15 -- Nestle announced the strengthening of itsR&Dexpertise in biotechnology and the creation of a new center for deep tech, to boost its innovation pipeline and increase efficiency in research, innovation and operations. The investments will be unlocked by a leanerR&Dorganization, more agile ways of working, a focused project portfolio and the redeployment of existingR&Dresources.
Laurent Freixe,CEOof Nestle S.A. said: "These new capabilities in bio tech and deep tech will fuel growth by meeting changing consumer needs and accelerating the digital transformation of Nestle. This is about putting the Nestle Virtuous Circle in action: unlocking investment through efficiencies to drive more focused and impactful innovation and growth."
EnhancedR&Dexpertise in cutting-edge biotechnology and clinical research will lead to new nutritional solutions. This will further bolster Nestle's consumer-centric innovation pipelines for maternal, early life and medical nutrition, and support new growth platforms such as healthy longevity, women's health and weight management. Science-based solutions will also be leveraged for Nestle's pet care business, including pet therapeutics. New capabilities include the development of the next generation of screening assays, enhanced capabilities in precision fermentation, as well as a re-enforced clinical research program. These competences will drive significant advances in precision nutrition and the development of new generations of highly effective bio-actives and biotics including post- and synbiotics.
The creation of a center for deep tech will be a first-of-its-kind in the food and nutrition industry. Nestle will build on existing expertise in sensor systems, solutions for product recognition, remote control and display solutions. The new center will screen, test and develop new generations of sensors, robots, coding systems, high-performingAIand virtual/mixed reality solutions to increase efficiency in research, innovation and operations. New technologies will enable the development of smart coffee machines, innovative solutions for precision nutrition, self-controlling equipment and new solutions for dynamic quality assurance. The center will be officially opened in the first half of 2026, at the existing facilities of the Nestle System Technology Center in Orbe, Switzerland.
Stefan Palzer,CTOof Nestle S.A. said, "We continue to transform ourR&Dorganization to embrace science and technology trends and to seize current and future growth opportunities. The industry-leading biotechnology capabilities will deliver new ingredients with clinically proven bio-efficacy for precision nutrition for people and pets along their entire lifespan. The upscaling of our unique capabilities in deep tech are key to maximize efficiency in innovation and operations. And all of this is powered by a leaner and more agileR&Dorganization."
Nestle's globalR&Dorganization responds to business and consumer needs, as well as to environmental and technology trends by leveraging its industry-leading science and technology platforms. In close collaboration with the commercial teams and with a clear focus on fewer but impactful projects,R&Ddevelops differentiating product and technology innovation fueling Nestle's growth.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from FoodTechBiz.