dsm-firmenich strengthens innovation and smart production capabilities with two new facilities in Singapore

This press release was issued by dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, today unveils two new innovation and smart production facilities located in Tuas. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the FutureBites - Food Design Studio and the Perfumery Automated Compounding Encapsulation (PEACE) Facility represent an investment of close to S$30 million in Singapore to strengthen dsm-firmenich's research and development capabilities in food innovation, scale up manufacturing capacities, and to develop a stronger base of regional talent.

Today’s opening of the facilities was officiated by Dimitri de Vreeze, CEO of dsm-firmenich, and H.E. Frank Grütter, Ambassador of Switzerland to Singapore and Brunei. Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Research Foundation, Heng Swee Keat, was in attendance.

Strategically located in Singapore and the first of its kind in Asia, the FutureBites - Food Design Studio will serve as both a regional R&D hub and a global center in plant-based foods, enabling dsm-firmenich to improve speed to market and develop customized solutions catered to the diverse cuisines and taste preferences across Asia. The facility will bring together Singapore-based experts in consumer and sensory science, food technology, flavor chemistry, and product design to create healthier, sustainable food products for the future. The company will also collaborate with local research institutes and universities, such as the National University of Singapore (NUS) and A*STAR, driving further innovation. This facility is part of dsm-firmenich's continued investment in Singapore to lead the industry in solutions for alternative proteins, following the opening of its Culinary and SmartProteins^® Innovation Centre in Tuas in 2021.

The new PEACE Facility is dsm-firmenich's latest investment to improve its manufacturing and production capabilities. Located within an expansive 11,000-square-meter facility, the factory is designed to meet the growing demands of brands across Asia, providing them with the flexibility and speed required to stay ahead in Asia’s dynamic markets. The facility also houses dsm-firmenich's only APAC production site of its fragrance encapsulation technology for long-lasting fragrances - Popscent^®. This investment further reinforces dsm-firmenich's commitment towards sustainability and well-being. Construction of the PEACE Facility began in 2022, with the first batch of products set to be delivered by the end of September 2024.

Driven by dsm-firmenich’s vision to be the most trusted partner for its customers, the Tuas site will deliver services to clients worldwide, including major multinational fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies. Beyond serving local clients, the plant's products also reach a diverse array of Asian markets, including East Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania and South Asia.

Since establishing its presence in Singapore in 1974, dsm-firmenich has strategically forged significant partnerships with leading companies and research organizations across Asia, with Singapore serving as its key Asia-Pacific hub. dsm-firmenich maintains a robust Singapore presence with 600 dedicated employees and 80 scientists and innovation experts across six offices and facilities.