The Van Marken Food Innovation Center in Delft will be a key part of dsm-firmenich’s global network of activities and plays a strategic role in the global diet transformation dsm-firmenich, innovators…

The Van Marken Food Innovation Center in Delft will be a key part of dsm-firmenich’s global network of activities and plays a strategic role in the global diet transformation

dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, celebrate the inauguration of its Van Marken Food Innovation Centre in Delft, the Netherlands. The new centre marks a significant milestone in transforming the future of food and is designed to help our customers develop more delicious, nutritious, and sustainable food and beverage solutions.

The building will house the headquarters of dsm-firmenich’s Taste, Texture & Health business unit, as well as an ultra-modern co-creation kitchen, multiple tasting facilities, and cutting-edge application labs for the dairy, bakery, and brewery industries. From plant-based alternatives to sugar reduction solutions, and from superior taste experiences to enhanced nutrition, the centre is designed to bring progress to life.

As a model of sustainability, the building will be certified with the highest “well-being” and sustainability standards, WELL Platinum and BREEAM Outstanding, ensuring a workspace that prioritises both human and planetary health. The centre will bring together more than 400 talented dsm-firmenich employees.

Patrick Niels, President of the Taste, Texture & Health business unit, commented: “The future of food is not just a vision, it’s a reality that we’re creating right now together with our customers. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability is unparalleled. Strategically positioned at the Dutch Biotech Campus Delft – the global food and biotechnology hotspot – the Van Marken Food Innovation Centre underlines our ongoing dedication to contributing to the local environment and to the Netherlands, while honouring our 155-year legacy of food and biotechnology innovation in Delft.

Wouter Kolff, the King’s commissioner in the Province of South-Holland: “dsm-firmenich’s Van Marken Food Innovation Centre is of great importance to the province of Zuid-Holland. The centre is a driving force in strengthening the knowledge ecosystem and economic growth in the region and beyond. dsm-firmenich is an important employer and a magnet for current and future talent, contributing to the attractiveness of the city of Delft, the province and the Netherlands.”