IMCD unveils its modernised Life Science Hub in Cologne, Germany, featuring cutting-edge food, pharmaceutical, and beauty laboratories.
Image supplied: IMCD Food & Nutrition Laboratory in Cologne, Germany
IMCD Group (“IMCD” or “Company”), a global leading partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has comprehensively modernised its Food & Nutrition application laboratory in Germany and has now officially reopened it at its Cologne site.
With the high-quality laboratory, IMCD is strengthening its technical expertise in the food and nutrition sector and offering manufacturers a practical environment in which new recipes, market-relevant concepts and joint innovation projects can be developed.
The opening marks a strategic milestone for IMCD Germany. For the first time, the company is combining three specialised laboratory areas under one roof: Food & Nutrition, Pharmaceutical, and Beauty & Personal Care.
Food & nutrition laboratory
The new Cologne laboratory combines market and industry expertise with state-of-the-art technology and focuses on all market segments such as Bakery, Beverage, Confectionery, Dairy, Edible Oils & Fats, Fruits & Vegetables, Nutrition and Savoury.
As part of a global network, the laboratory offers solutions for complex formulation tasks. The technical focus of the local experts includes solutions for taste, texture, nutrition and function. Customers benefit from practical formulation development, a broad portfolio and technical know-how.
A strategic milestone for IMCD Germany
For the first time, IMCD has combined three specialised laboratory areas under one roof:
- Food & nutrition laboratory: Practical formulation development and technical consulting.
- Pharmaceutical technical centre (PTC): Expertise in solid, semi-solid, and liquid formulations.
- Beauty & personal care laboratory: Innovative formulations for skincare, haircare, and cosmetics.
Synergies under one roof
The integration of these laboratories fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, enabling faster and more practical development of innovative formulations. “With our modern equipment and interdisciplinary interfaces, we can support customers with demanding recipes,” says Katja Wilmes, Application Technologist at IMCD Germany.
