Kerry Inaugurates US R&D Facility

The food ingredients supplier, Kerry has inaugurated a new savory research and development center in the USA, after investing USD65m to expand in flavor innovations.

Located at its Taste Center of Excellence in Clark, New Jersey, the facility expands the company’s capabilities in the development and manufacturing of savory solutions for consumers.

The new Savory Center of Excellence is a state-of-the-art facility featuring sophisticated equipment with safety, quality control, and supply chain efficiency, said Kerry, quoted by foodbusinessafrica.com.

It is home to R&D experts and flavorists across sweet, savory and natural extracts, houses a customer engagement and innovation suite, and sensory and analytical capabilities.

The R&D facility aims to support Kerry’s efforts in product development and innovation in food ingredients and flavor.

“This investment demonstrates not only Kerry’s impressive taste portfolio and expertise, but also our dedication to continuously raising the bar when it comes to the safety of our people, the quality of our products and delivering a best-in-class experience for our customers,” said Mark Shipley, chief operating officer, Kerry North America.

According to Kerry, the Taste Center of Excellence in Clark is a zero waste to landfill facility and is a member of SEDEX, a platform that empowers ethical supply chain.