Nestle Opens New Chile Research Centre for Biscuits

Nestle has opened a global research and development centre for biscuits and cereal-based snacks, in Santiago, Chile.

The company said the centre will help lead its global research and development, with a focus on new products and the renovation of existing ones.

According to the company, R&D Santiago will bring together specialists from various fields, including nutrition, engineering, product development and quality control for the development of new technologies that will help to further reduce sugar and fat levels to make the biscuits lighter.

Nestle said it will also develop biscuits with bioactive ingredients to improve digestive health as well as fortified products to address local micronutrient deficiencies.

The centre will work closely with other Nestle R&D facilities around the world and will engage in local governmental initiatives and partnerships with universities such as the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile and the Universidad de Chile. Nestle’s global R&D network comprises 28 research, development and technology centres.

Nestle has seven production facilities in different parts of Chile, and the centre will work closely with its centre in Maipu to develop synergies in biscuit manufacturing.