In Singapore, specialty chemicals company Symrise has unveiled “Enhanced Naturals @Spark,” a multi-functional innovation and technology center is dedicated to “naturalness innovation.” The facility aims to address the food and beverage industry’s shift towards sustainably sourced, natural, and plant-based alternatives.
“Analysts forecast the Asia Pacific health and wellness food market to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2022 to 2029,” Symrise says in a press statement. “In light of this, Symrise has invested in a dedicated facility focusing on side stream valorizations, technology developments and new raw materials research.”
The purpose-built labs in the Enhanced Naturals @SPark focus on thermal treatments, extraction, and biotransformation and build on the “deep understanding” of consumer needs at Symrise. This enables sustainable, natural, and plant-based innovation across categories such as culinary, dairy and beverages.