Tereos inaugurates research and development centre in Singapore

French ingredient firm Tereos has opened a new research and development centre in Singapore as it aims to provide novel solutions for applications in Asia.

Tereos food scientists will leverage the company’s portfolio of products to address the regional demand for noodles, bakery products, confectionery, teas, sauces, snacks and beverages.

The company said that the site – which is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board – aims to be a place of collaboration and synergy as its scientists will work closely with international and local clients. It aims to provide its customers with tailor-made, innovative and sustainable formulations.

With the launch of the facility at Biopolis, Tereos also plans to collaborate with established research centres and leading academic institutions to conduct studies and scientific research on food consumption and formulation.

Tereos CEO Alexis Duval said: “Developing the added value of our products and services is at the heart of Tereos’ commitment to its customers. By setting up our new R&D centre in Singapore, we have chosen to be at the heart of a region that has world-renowned expertise and enables us to act as closely as possible to better meet the needs of consumers.”

Anne Wagner, corporate research and development director at Tereos, said: “We are excited to establish our R&D centre for Asia in Singapore as it’s the actual agro and food hub in the region with easy access to great scientific talents ranging from food processing to human nutrition science as well as aquaculture which is a big market for our protein development portfolio.

“Through this new R&D centre, we are committed to develop tailor-made and tasty solutions adapted for the consumers in APAC, and expand our research network in terms of nutrition and science.”

Lee Eng Keat of the Singapore Economic Development Board added: “Singapore’s vibrant innovation ecosystem has drawn companies to set up facilities here to boost their innovation capabilities, and we are delighted that Tereos has chosen Singapore to establish its R&D centre in Asia.

“With innovation and openness being its core values, Tereos stands in good stead to address the shifting trends in the food and beverage industry as more consumers are seeking healthy and nutritious options.”