Mondelēz International Unveils Technical Center in Singapore

Mondelēz International has unveiled its newest global Technical Center in Jurong, Singapore. The facility focuses on innovation, developing new products and technologies for some of the company’s iconic brands, including Oreo biscuits.

The Singapore Technical Center is part of the previously announced USD65m investment in nine fully equipped and technologically advanced Research, Development, Quality and Innovation (RDQI) hubs. These hubs are opening worldwide and enable Mondelēz International to better recruit, retain and develop talent across a range of science and technical disciplines.

“Through our Technical Centers, we’re focusing our investment in research, equipment and capabilities, driving innovation to support our growth strategy, margin and quality platforms,” said Rob Hargrove, executive vice president, Research, Development, Quality and Innovation.  “As consumers’ preferences and lifestyles continue to evolve, innovation is core to achieving that mission. These hubs will improve speed, efficiency and effectiveness, while increased scale will enable us to more quickly meet consumer needs.”

The Singapore Technical Center will employ up to 75 scientists, developers, engineers, analytical chemists and other specialists from all over the world. The site is equipped with multiple technical capabilities, such as a pilot facility, a packaging creative studio and a range of labs for technical research. The team will closely collaborate on innovations with more than 35 sites in the Mondelēz International manufacturing network across AMEA.

The Singapore hub joins five other Mondelēz International Technical Centers — East Hanover, New Jersey, in the United States; Curitiba in Brazil; Bournville and Reading, both in the UK; and Wroclaw in Poland — that are already in operation.  The remainder of the company’s network of redesigned Technical Centers — in India, Mexico and China — are expected to open in 2018 and 2019.