What is the Nestlé Research Center?
The Nestlé Research Center (NRC), heart of the worldwide Nestlé R&D network of excellence in science and technology, is an internationally-recognized institution for fundamental scientific research.
Why was the NRC built?
After the merger with Maggi in 1948, Nestlé expanded from a milk, coffee and chocolate company into other food categories including soups and sauces, frozen food and ice cream. In the 1960s, Nestlé decided to build a new facility for food and nutrition research to meet the new demands of the ever-widening product base of the company. The NRC was inaugurated in 1987 and Nestlé is now a world leader in food and nutrition research.
How does the NRC work with the Nestlé business?
Within Nestlé, eight Strategic Business Units, one for each product sector, define the Company’s strategy for product and process innovation and renovation. The business units link individual Nestlé markets directly to R&D, with NRC serving as the R&D hub.
How many people work at the NRC?
The NRC has a staff of 650 employees from 45nationalities, including over 300 scientists, who generate the core knowledge in food and nutrition research for the entire Nestlé group.
What tangible results does the NRC achieve?
In addition to research-based solutions for existing Nestlé food products and for new product development, the NRC is an active player in the international world of science. In 2006 alone, NRC scientists published 240 peer-reviewed scientific publications and obtained 32 patents.
How do I get to the Nestlé Research Center?
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How can I contact the Nestlé Research Center?
By phone: +41 (0)21 785 8111
By fax: +41 (0)21 785 8561
By e-mail : info@rdls.nestle.com
Through the website : www.research.nestle.com
By post: Nestlé Research Center
P.O. Box 44
Vers-chez-les-Blanc CH-1000 Lausanne 26