DSM-Firmenich to Develop Plant-Based Beverages at Recently Inaugurated New Jersey Pilot Plant
DSM-Firmenich recently opened a new pilot plant in Plainsboro, New Jersey. The facility, located in the Taste, Texture & Health business unit, aims to promote and optimize collaboration with customers. It supports the company’s goal of accelerating the global nutritional transition by developing healthier and plant-based food and beverage options. The pilot plant was designed to enable close collaboration between DSM-Firmenich teams and customers during benchtop development. It also serves to incorporate consumer feedback into the entire development process, the company explains. The facility has extensive facilities and equipment to enable customers to make the transition from laboratory development to small-batch production, which is intended to facilitate and accelerate preparation for mass production. The pilot plant focuses on scaling beverage production and is designed for …