Nestlé Research Center At a Glance
Nestlé’s vision for the future is not attainable without research and scientific advances among many fields of interest. Within the Nestlé network, the Nestlé Research Center plays a pivotal role as the source of fundamental research that drives nutrition innovation, answering consumer demand for enjoyment, health and wellness.
Composed of a permanent staff of 650, including over 300 scientists, NRC is the heart of Nestlé’s R&D network. The 50 nationalities among its personnel reflect the multinational nature of Nestlé as well as its long-standing presence in the international scientific community.
NRC scientists are at the hub of the research community, with more than 330 joint collaborations and worldwide partnerships with universities, research institutes and private industry. In 2007 alone, NRC scientists published 240 peer-reviewed research publications and obtained 25 patents.
Specific research areas of interest at NRC include: product, process and ingredient safety; sensory and nutritional quality; physiology and metabolism; nutrient uptake; food structures; and the regulation of appetite and satiety.
Nestlé’s confidence in research has helped the NRC become the largest Research Center of the food industry in the world.