CSM Ingredients opens new product development centre in UK
The two-tier development centre combines fully integrated office spaces with an advanced product development hub, including a next-generation, temperature-controlled test bakery designed to support cutting-edge product trials and new product innovation.
UK – CSM Ingredients, a Nexture company and a global leader in value-added food ingredient solutions, has opened a new £3 million (US$3.94M) state-of-the-art product development centre in Cheshire, UK.
This new facility marks a significant investment aimed at strengthening CSM Ingredients Group’s commitment to customer-focused innovation, sustainable growth, and long-term partnerships within the bakery and wider food industries.
The two-tier development centre combines fully integrated office spaces with an advanced product development hub, including a next-generation, temperature-controlled test bakery designed to support cutting-edge product trials and new product innovation.
The site also features a mock production area for line trials, a dedicated allergen-free zone to address increasing demand for specialist solutions, and training and presentation spaces that can accommodate both large and intimate sessions.
Christian Sobolta, CEO of CSM Ingredients Group, emphasized that the facility embodies the company’s vision for the future of food.
He highlighted the modern equipment and sustainable workspace design as key enablers to accelerating product development and customer proximity across multiple food segments, fostering closer collaboration with partners to shape the next generation of food experiences.
Gabriele Del Torchio, CEO of Nexture, the parent company, underscored the strategic importance of the UK and Ireland for the Nexture platform.
He described the Cheshire facility as a centre of craftsmanship, innovation, and partnership that reflects the company’s collective ambition to advance meaningful progress for customers and the entire food industry.
With a legacy spanning over a century, CSM Ingredients has leveraged its heritage and expertise to build this future-proofed centre of excellence.
The development centre’s design allows for future expansion, ensuring that CSM Ingredients and Nexture remain well-positioned to meet evolving market needs for decades.
The opening of this centre also consolidates the company’s UK head office and customer experience centre, underlining its commitment to the region.
The new product development centre has been designed to support sustainability, with solar panels installed to provide 15% of the site’s energy needs and EV charging points available on-site.
This investment exemplifies CSM Ingredients’ dedication to driving innovation through state-of-the-art facilities and customer collaboration, supporting sustainable growth while addressing the industry’s increasing demand for customized, allergen-free, and high-quality ingredient solutions in the bakery and food sectors.
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