Nestlé launches new R+D site in Switzerland
Nestlé has launched its newest and largest R+D Accelerator. The site, located in Lausanne, Switzerland, is part of Nestlé's R+D Accelerator program which aims to foster innovative new products and concepts by providing participant teams with a selection of infrastructure and expertise.
The 4000 m2 site is equipped with prototyping kitchens, miniature production facilities and co-working areas. Participants of the program are provided with mentorship and support, including from senior Nestlé management. They can also utilise Nestlé’s R+D experts from around the world in order to bring their product to market.
Nestlé has 12 R+D Accelerator sites around the world, each concentrating on a different region or product category. 165 participants have gone through the program since it launched in 2019, with almost 70 products being tested across 18 countries.
Entrepreneurs, start-ups, students, graduates and internal staff are invited to join the program, with more information to be found here.
Call for comment on GM purple tomato
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale...
Productivity on the agenda for food and grocery manufacturing
The food and grocery manfufacturing sector in Australia has set a goal to grow to $250bn by 2030,...
Food inflation remains steady with a few exceptions
Most food prices have remained steady this quarter except for coffee, chocolate, eggs and a few...
