Kemin Industries lays foundation for New Kuriosity Centre

Kemin Industries holds foundation-laying ceremony for new Kuriosity Centre at Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore

The US$35 million, four-story facility will strengthen Kemin’s R&D capabilities and support the company’s growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

28 Jul 2026 4 min read

Kemin Industries lays foundation for new Kuriosity Centre

Photo credit: Kemin Industries

This press release was issued by Kemin Industries.

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services by 2042, held a foundation-laying ceremony for its Kuriosity Centre, a new flagship facility at its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore. Representing an investment of approximately US$35 million and supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the four-story development marks the next phase of the company's growth in Asia-Pacific and will expand Kemin's ability to serve customers, support employees, and bring its regional capabilities closer together.

The ceremony was officiated by Dr. Chris Nelson, President and CEO, Kemin Industries, and Dr. Tan Hai Meng, President, Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health – Asia-Pacific, together with senior representatives from EDB and JTC Corporation.

“I’m thrilled to be establishing the Kuriosity Centre here at our regional headquarters in Singapore, as it demonstrates Kemin’s commitment to our customers, our team, and this region. Kemin has been serving the region for nearly 40 years, and 33 years ago, my parents, R.W. and Mary Nelson, broke ground in Singapore to establish our permanent presence. Today, we build on that legacy and lay a foundation for the future—a place where curiosity is translated into science, and science into practical solutions for the industries that protect the health and safety of people, pets, and production animals.”

Dr. Chris Nelson

President and CEO

Kemin Industries

Built to support Kemin's future needs, the Kuriosity Centre will span 5,880 square meters with a proposed gross floor area of approximately 9,685 square meters. Designed to accommodate more than 140 employees, the facility will connect to Kemin's existing campus via covered bridge, creating an integrated environment that brings together research, technical expertise, business operations, and customer-facing capabilities. Together, these spaces are designed to encourage cross-functional exchange, strengthen collaboration across Kemin's Asia-Pacific business units, support customer and business partner interactions and create opportunities for innovation and employment in Singapore as Kemin continues to grow.

“Kemin's decision to establish its Kuriosity Centre here will reinforce Singapore’s capabilities as a leading hub for innovative feed and food solutions in Asia. The new facility will bring together the company’s regional business functions, and strengthen its pipeline of solutions for the animal nutrition and food technology industries across the region. We look forward to working with like-minded partners like Kemin to capture new growth opportunities in high-value specialty ingredients innovation.”

Lim Wey-Len

Executive Vice President

EDB

By bringing expertise, technology, and collaboration into one location, Kemin can create new opportunities to learn, innovate, and deliver solutions to customers across the region. With a strong platform for developing talent, the Kuriosity Centre will support the development of talent and continued growth of Kemin in the region.

“Kemin's expansion reflects the confidence that global companies have in Singapore as a trusted base for innovation, manufacturing, and regional leadership. Building on nearly four decades of operations here, the Kuriosity Centre marks the next chapter of Kemin's growth in Asia-Pacific. We are pleased to support Kemin's long-term journey and look forward to partnering with Kemin as it continues to develop new capabilities and deliver innovative solutions from Singapore to customers across the region.”

Christine Wong

Assistant CEO

JTC

With the foundation laid for the Kuriosity Centre, the facility will support Kemin’s continued growth and help shape the next chapter of the company in Asia-Pacific for years to come.