Kerry Group invests €36m in R&D centre in the US

KERRY Group has completed a €36 million research and development centre in the US. Based in Beloit, Wisconsin, the new operation will provide the basis for the growth of Kerry’s ingredients and flavours business model and lead to future acquisitions, the group said.

The 23,225 sq m (250,0000 sq ft) innovation and commercial centre was officially opened by governor of Wisconsin Jim Doyle. It will support Kerry’s approach to meeting customer-specific needs in the US food and beverage industries. Its aim is to provide industry access to all Kerry ingredients and flavour technologies.

In today’s rapidly changing markets and evolving consumer demands companies have to be vigilant regarding product innovation and the “development of cost effective product solutions and menu offerings”, he said.