Sabra Dipping Co., Chesterfield, Va., opened the doors to its new Center of Excellence (COE) research and development facility in Chesterfield County, Va. The center, which is located on the site of Sabra's hummus manufacturing facility, will further research capabilities and improve Sabra's products in all aspects of food manufacturing and distribution—from agriculture, nutrition and food science to engineering, packaging and product delivery. The COE supports Sabra and the international venture between PepsiCo and Strauss Group, called Obela. The center is said to be a first-of-its-kind research and development center for refrigerated dips and spreads.
"We are honored to partner with Obela to push the envelope in research and development, opening a world of possibilities in dips and spreads in terms of innovation, taste, health and more," says Ronen Zohar, chief executive officer. "The potential is as promising as it is delicious."