IMCD opens food & nutrition laboratory in Zurich

SWITZERLAND – IMCD has officially opened its new Food & Nutrition Laboratory in Zurich, marking a pivotal expansion in its innovation and technical support capabilities. 

This state-of-the-art facility will serve key market segments such as bakery, savoury, dairy, beverage, and broader nutrition markets, reinforcing IMCD’s status as a leader in specialty ingredients distribution and formulation.

At the launch event, guests were invited to tour the new lab and take part in a “Sensory Discoveries Challenge.” Attendees tested their perceptions using freshly developed products, from an affordable frozen-format chocolate cake to vivid, flavourful buns, showcasing the potential applications of IMCD’s product innovations in consumer-centric culinary formats.

Natalie Wahren, Business Unit Manager for Food & Nutrition in Switzerland, described the opening as “not just a physical expansion, but a leap forward in our mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions and collaborate more closely with our customers to meet their evolving needs.” 

Her remarks underscored how the lab will enable hands-on technical support and real-time co-creation with customers to develop market-ready formulations.

IMCD’s food experts bring deep formulation expertise, consumer trend insights, and scientific know-how to the table, enabling brands to stay ahead of evolving preferences while delivering sensory appeal and nutritional value.

The Zurich laboratory joins other IMCD innovation hubs, including a recently launched Life Science Laboratory Hub in Shanghai, reinforcing IMCD’s global strategy of delivering localized technical excellence and formulation insight across multiple business sectors.

This investment complements IMCD’s broader strategic moves, such as its acquisition of Tillmanns to strengthen its footprint in Italy and its educational outreach initiatives in Türkiye aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientists.

In addition to enhancing IMCD’s market presence in Swiss and European markets, the new facility aligns with the company’s diverse portfolio of business groups, which include food & nutrition, home care, industrial solutions, lubricants, and pharmaceuticals.

Many of these groups rely on laboratory-backed support to stay at the forefront of innovation.

IMCD’s commitment to innovation reflects its mission to be a global leader in the distribution and formulation of specialty chemicals and ingredients.

The company enables its customers to access trend-first product development, technical problem-solving, and sustainable ingredient solutions, all of which are essential in today’s fast-paced food and beverage industry.

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