Global food manufacturer Kerry Group has announced the opening of its Southern Europe Innovation Centre in Barcelona, Spain to create new food and beverage solutions for the Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French markets.
In a press release, the company said the new facility would combine an existing office with a customer suite and applications labs, and would work with Kerry’s existing technology centres in Vigo and Granada and global taste centres in Grasse, France and Mozzo, Italy.
Commenting on the move, Juan Soto, VP and general manager for Kerry South Europe, said: “This investment will help us respond to our customers’ needs at pace, as we work closely together in partnership to deliver sustainable nutrition to consumers through our globally connected, locally led approach. Kerry’s strategic investments in the region underscore the emergence of Southern Europe as a very significant base for food manufacturing and innovation.
“We are excited to further the delivery of our insights and technologies across taste, plant based, food waste and health and bio-pharma across the region”, he added.
Source: Kerry Group