Swiss-Dutch firm opens food R&D facility, perfumery

dsm-firmenich is hoping to leverage S'pore's position as a multicultural melting pot

- Rosalind Ang

Swiss-Dutch nutrition, health and beauty company dsm-firmenich unveiled two innovation and smart production facilities on Sept 18, one focusing on plant-based food innovation and the other on perfume production.

Hoping to leverage Singapore's position as a multicultural melting pot of flavours, FutureBites is dsmfirmenich's first dedicated facility and regional hub for research and development into plant-based food. It will improve speed to market and develop customised food solutions to cater to different cuisine and taste preferences in Asia.

It will also work with clients to test and validate food products for the market.

The pilot-scale facility in Tuas will also allow experts from different fields and countries in Asia to collaborate and ensure that the company's products remain relevant to the Asian market.

One of its products is salted egg CulinaPlant Chunks, which are textured plant-protein chunks. FutureBites also has a plant-based smoothie called Protopia Eco Boost. dsm-firmenich's products include dietary supplements, vitamins and perfumes.