Nestlé to accelerate innovation in China with new R&D center
Nestlé R&D in Beijing focuses on creating new food and beverage products primarily for Chinese consumers.
Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, opened a new research and development center in Beijing and a system technology hub in Shenzhen. The new R&D center will enable Nestlé to accelerate trend-based innovation in China to meet fast-changing consumer demand, while the systems hub will strengthen collaboration with Chinese partners and suppliers.
Nestlé R&D in Beijing focuses on creating new food and beverage products primarily for Chinese consumers. In close proximity to the Nestlé China headquarters, it features state-of-the-art facilities that include rapid prototyping and packaging labs, as well as a consumer insight area. The center features over 40 R&D specialists working across multiple product categories, with expertise in sensory sciences, food technology and nutrition. They also collaborate with local universities and innovation partners. The site also houses the Nestlé Food Safety Institute in China.