Mondelēz International has launched its newest global Research, Development and Quality Technical Centre in India located in Thane, Maharashtra with an investment of $15 million. The India Technical Centre will support new products and technologies for the company’s global brands in chocolate and beverages segment. The centre will also focus on consumer science, packaging and productivity. This is part of the company’s strategy to invest $65 million in developing a global network of state-of-the-art technical hubs strategically positioned around the world.

This is among the 10 technical centres of Mondelēz International and the next one is set to open in Mexico. “Our mission at Mondelēz International is to offer consumers the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. And our global Technical Center network is crucial to support this,” said Maurizio Brusadelli, EVP and President AMEA (Asia, Middle East and Africa). Maurizio also mentioned that India was strategically important for the snacking company’s global business.

The Thane Technical Centre, spread across an area of 12,000 sq meters, will be equipped with multiple technical capabilities, such as a pilot plant, a packaging creative studio and a range of laboratories for technical research and development. A team of around 150 scientists, developers, engineers, analytical chemists and other specialists including 50 per cent women will closely collaborate on innovations across the globe.

“The Thane Centre will collaborate on innovations with multiple countries within the company network. We are proud that some of the most unique and cutting-edge innovations will be created here at our Thane Technical Center. This investment is just another example of the importance of India to Mondelez International – as we continue to make, sell and innovate in this market for over 70 years,” said Deepak Iyer, Managing Director, Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd.

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