Dutch Food Ingredients Firm FrieslandCampina Opens New Research Centre in Singapore
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FrieslandCampina Ingredients, a global leader in proteins and prebiotics, has announced the opening of a new application centre in Singapore. The centre will be used to develop and test food and beverage products for customers in the region. Companies that make drinks, nutrition products and other foods can use the facility to explore new ideas before they go to market.
The company is known for making ingredients that are used in many everyday products, such as infant formula, dairy-based foods and supplements. Prebiotics are substances that help support the good bacteria in the human gut. By placing a centre in Singapore, the company aims to be closer to its customers in Asia and to respond more quickly to their needs.
Singapore has become an important hub for food science and innovation in Southeast Asia. Its strong research infrastructure, skilled workforce and clear regulations have attracted many international food companies to set up operations in the country. The new centre is expected to add to this growing network of research and development activity.
The announcement shows continued interest from global firms in using Singapore as a base for innovation. For local readers, it may also mean more job opportunities in science, product development and related fields. Further details about staffing and the centre's full range of services have not yet been released.
Sources: Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
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