SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 14, 2025 – Nestlé is setting a new standard in the food and wellness industry with its latest move to supercharge innovation through advanced biotechnology and groundbreaking deep tech solutions—all while streamlining its global R&D operations for maximum impact.
In an ambitious announcement, Nestlé revealed plans to enhance its research expertise in cutting-edge biotech and create a first-of-its-kind deep tech center focused on increasing innovation efficiency. These initiatives aim to better serve consumer needs in areas like personalized nutrition, healthy aging, and pet care—all driven by smarter, faster, and more targeted research.
Smarter Science, Better Nutrition
Nestlé’s investment in biotechnology is all about delivering real-world health benefits through science-based innovations. The company’s strengthened R&D capabilities will focus on developing:
- New generations of bio-actives and biotics, including post- and synbiotics
- Precision fermentation technologies
- Advanced screening assays
- A reinforced clinical research program
These innovations will support a wide array of products tailored to maternal health, early life, medical nutrition, and emerging growth platforms like women’s health, healthy longevity, and weight management.
“Nestlé today announced the strengthening of its R&D expertise in biotechnology and the creation of a new center for deep tech, to boost its innovation pipeline and increase efficiency in research, innovation and operations,” the company stated.
A Deep Tech First in Food and Nutrition
Marking a major industry milestone, Nestlé is establishing a new center for deep tech within its existing System Technology Center in Orbe, Switzerland. Scheduled to open in the first half of 2026, the center will harness cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize how food and nutrition products are developed and delivered.
This innovative hub will explore:
- Next-gen sensors and product recognition systems
- Robotics and remote-control technology
- Virtual and mixed reality tools
- High-performing AI and coding systems
These technologies will lead to breakthroughs like smart coffee machines, precision nutrition tools, and self-controlling equipment—making everyday products more intuitive, effective, and consumer-friendly.
“The upscaling of our unique capabilities in deep tech are key to maximize efficiency in innovation and operations,” said Stefan Palzer, CTO of Nestlé S.A. “And all of this is powered by a leaner and more agile R&D organization.”
More Focused, Agile Innovation
At the heart of Nestlé’s transformation is a streamlined approach to R&D. The company is prioritizing fewer but higher-impact projects, redeploying resources, and embracing agile ways of working to stay ahead of changing consumer needs.
“Laurent Freixe, CEO of Nestlé S.A. said: ‘These new capabilities in bio tech and deep tech will fuel growth by meeting changing consumer needs and accelerating the digital transformation of Nestlé. This is about putting the Nestlé Virtuous Circle in action: unlocking investment through efficiencies to drive more focused and impactful innovation and growth.’”
With these changes, Nestlé is not just keeping pace with industry trends—it’s leading them, ensuring consumers receive the benefits of advanced science through everyday products that support a healthier lifestyle.
Learn more at www.nestle.com.