Nestlé opens new R&D centre in Beijing

Nestlé has inaugurated a new research and development (R&D) centre in Beijing, underlining the company's commitment to R&D in China, as well as to Chinese consumers.

Nestlé says it is the first western food and beverage company to create a full-scale R&D centre focusing on both basic research and product development, in China.

R&D Beijing is Nestlé's second R&D facility in China, and its 24th world-wide.

Food safety and quality will be a major focus of this new R&D Centre.

The safety and quality of food are addressed at every stage of product development - from the selection of ingredients to the choice of packaging material.

Analytical science plays a vital role in safety and quality.

It is used to detect absence or presence of potential contaminants in products to assure safety.

It is used to quantify nutrients and to characterize ingredients to assure quality and regulatory compliance.

In addition to safety and quality, R&D Beijing will work on Nutrition and Life Sciences research, food technology, processing and packaging. Life Sciences research at the Beijing R&D Centre will use different approaches to address three key consumer health benefits - growth and development, healthy ageing and weight management.

Nestlé R&D in China will help to develop the scientific and innovative potential of the region, as well as that of the company.

R&D Beijing will engage in research collaborations with Chinese universities and research organizations.