dsm-firmenich Unveils Princeton Baking Innovation Center to Revolutionize Bakery Product Development and Innovation

dsm-firmenich Unveils Princeton Baking Innovation Center to Revolutionize Bakery Product Development and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) dsm-firmenich has officially opened its Princeton Baking Innovation Center in New Jersey to foster faster, more efficient product development in the baking sector. The facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by a team of experts focused on creating healthier, tastier, and more sustainable baked goods. It provides solutions such as flavor modulation, sugar and sodium reduction, fortifying ingredients, and more. The center is strategically positioned to help address raw material cost challenges and accelerate innovation for customers. This investment is part of dsm-firmenich’s €700 million global research and development initiative.

(PRESS RELEASE) MAASTRICHT , 20-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — dsm-firmenich has opened the doors to its new Princeton Baking Innovation Center in New Jersey, aiming to accelerate advancements in the bakery sector. This cutting-edge facility will enable bakery manufacturers and brand owners to speed up the development of products like breads, pastries, cookies, and snacks, while enhancing the precision and efficiency of their applications. Designed with innovation at its core, the center provides a collaborative environment for creating healthier and tastier bakery products, ultimately benefiting consumers with better quality offerings.

The new center is fully equipped with the latest in bakery technology and is staffed by an expert team that includes product developers, flavorists, technical experts, sensory scientists, and marketing specialists. This comprehensive team works together to help manufacturers refine their products, offering support in areas such as flavor characterization, ingredient optimization, and product testing. With access to state-of-the-art tasting panels and concept screening technologies, clients are able to explore a wide variety of solutions, from sugar and sodium reduction to flavor and texture enhancements.

The center’s capabilities extend beyond taste, incorporating specialized ingredients like proteins, omega-3s, and vitamins that fortify bakery products. It also offers solutions for cost efficiency through dairy and non-dairy concentrates, enzymes, and hydrocolloids, all aimed at improving both product performance and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, dsm-firmenich’s advanced technologies allow for the integration of more sustainable practices, reducing the environmental impact of raw material fluctuations.

Chris Perkins, Senior Vice President of Taste, Texture & Health for North America at dsm-firmenich, expressed excitement about the center’s potential: “The Princeton Baking Innovation Center is more than just a state-of-the-art facility—it’s an opportunity to redefine how bakery products are developed. By bringing together our expertise and technology under one roof, we can help our customers deliver products that not only taste amazing but are also aligned with health and sustainability goals.”

Renee Riegman, Sales Director for Baking, Confectionery, and Ingredient Processing at dsm-firmenich, added: “This new facility is a natural extension of dsm-firmenich’s legacy of excellence in baking. It equips our customers with the resources to push boundaries and meet evolving consumer demands for healthier, more sustainable, and more delicious bakery products.”

The Princeton Baking Innovation Center is part of a larger investment by dsm-firmenich, contributing to the company’s €700 million commitment to global research and development. Located strategically in Princeton, New Jersey, the facility is in close proximity to key commercial partners, customers, and transportation hubs. This expansion follows the opening of the Princeton Food and Beverages Pilot Plant in 2024, further strengthening dsm-firmenich’s presence in North America.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss company with dual headquarters in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland and Maastricht, Netherlands, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com

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