Integrated expertise - Research & Development expertise

Working with our teams dedicated to applications, our R & D department is constantly in line with consumer trends thanks to its technical expertise and market knowledge, therefore helping to anticipate consumer needs.
Your satisfaction is our priority; that is why we guarantee a close working relationship for the collaborate development of high performance solutions.

« SCIENCEPARK », Centre of excellence

In 2011, we opened “SCIENCEPARK”, in France: a biosciences centre of excellence designed for innovation, bringing together both analytical and sensorial laboratories, a pilot plant and application labs. Engineers, Research & Development technicians and researchers use these facilities as part of a global network to develop high performance sensorial and nutritional solutions adapted to your needs.

Three pillars


Application Developpement	Science Platforms	Product Technology
Specialist application centres in each zone around the world A culinary centre in France with expertise in recipe development A colour application centre in the UK	A global network bringing the best knowledge back to our Science Hub	World class laboratory and pilot plant facilities coupled with agronomy and sourcing expertise

Core competencies

Key figures


CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS	PRODUCT CHARACTERISATION	COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION	PRODUCTION OF NATURALLY-SOURCED ACTIVES

15% employees in R&D
8 R& D centres in 5 continents
5 science platforms : taste, texture, colour, Health/ Nutrition, food protection
80% of projects executed in partnership frameworks
50 projects in the innovation pipe
300 customer briefs delivered per year