About Us
Welcome to the Nestlé Research Center.
Located in the rolling hills above Lausanne, Switzerland, the Nestlé Research Center (NRC) is one of the world’s leading research institutions in food, nutrition and life sciences. With a diverse staff of premier researchers from a broad range of scientific competencies, NRC possesses a unique blend of talent and expertise.
The role of the Nestlé Research Center is to help fulfil Nestlé's vision of Good Food, Good Life, with good food central to a balanced, healthful lifestyle for consumers. Knowledge on Nutrition and Health, Food Science, Food/Consumer Interaction and Food Quality and Safety are combined to develop Good Food as a source of Good Health throughout life.
Thanks to the scientists of diverse disciplines working together at the Nestlé Research Center, their research discoveries and scientific advances translate into useful applications for the company and a host of innovative products for consumers. NRC scientists advocate to be at the forefront of their scientific disciplines, to find the best science anywhere in the world and to apply this science for the health and delight of consumers.
The multifaceted science at NRC has an ever-increasing role in improving the quality and benefits of food for people everywhere.
With a research heritage going back to the very beginnings of food science, Nestlé scientists continue to lead the field in food and nutrition research. Learn more about Nestlé Research Center projects and external collaborations in the At a Glance section.
For detailed information, you may download the brochure entitled "The Fountain of Knowledge - Research for Nutrition, Health and Wellness":
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