Roquette Expands Food Technical Center in Tokyo
Roquette announces an expansion of its Food Technical Center in Tokyo, which will contribute to further developing tailored nutrition solutions to Japanese and Asian customers and consumers.
The expansion of the facility has increased its size by 50%, and it now includes new pilot-scale capabilities that will enable Roquette food application experts to bring value to Japanese and Asian customers in specialized nutrition (baby food, maternal nutrition, sports nutrition, weight management, senior and clinical nutrition), dairy as well as beverages. The company sees the Japanese market as a pioneer market for trends that are expected to grow worldwide.
Roquette has developed a growing presence in Japan since 2002 and its CTS in Tokyo has been serving and supporting the company’s customers since 2007 thanks to its expertise in baking (texturing and sugar-free solutions), and savory (texturing solutions, batter and coating solutions, plant-based proteins).
The company’s strategy is to be closer to its customers locally and is set to meet Asia’s strong and growing demand for tailored nutrition products. It addresses strong underlying consumer trends in the region, driven by healthier lifestyles, sustainability concerns and rising life expectancy. Some of these trends include:
- Increased awareness and demand for plant-based protein
- Higher interest in sports nutrition
- Demand for elder care or geriatric nutrition.
The Tokyo Food CTS is part of a global network that includes several facilities in Asia (China, India, and Japan). This network should soon be reinforced with the upcoming creation of a new Food CTS center in Singapore later this year.
Jean-Marc Gilson, Roquette’s CEO says: “The expansion of our Tokyo CTS is a strategic move for Roquette in several ways. It is part of our ambition to serve our clients locally, with a network of experts delivering tailored solutions to specific needs. It also reinforces the company’s presence in Asia, which is a major region for us, offering significant development opportunities.”