Mondelēz Reading Science Centre Investment
Reading, UK · 2019 · £4.7m (equivalent to $6m at the time)
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchMondelēz International's investment in its Reading Science Centre highlights the critical role of R&D in driving innovation and product development within the food industry. - The facility focuses on creating new and improved products, which directly impacts future manufacturing needs and consumer offerings. - This investment underscores the importance of scientific research and development as a precursor to manufacturing advancements.
Key engineering challenges
Developing new and improved confectionery and biscuit products. - Utilizing advanced scientific methods for product formulation and testing. - Integrating research findings into manufacturing processes. - Maintaining a state-of-the-art research environment.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Mondelēz International
- Lead contractor
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- Lead designers
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- Project type
- upgrade | expansion
- Scale
- Supports development of new chocolate, biscuit, and candy products; world-class science centre.
- Disciplines
- food science; chemical engineering; process engineering; materials science
- Standards & frameworks
- Food safety standards, scientific research best practices
Sources: Mondelēz International Investor Relations (Jun 2019, https://ir.mondelezinternational.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mondelez-international-invests-6-million-reading-uk/) - Comunicaffe (Jun 2019, https://www.comunicaffe.com/mondelez-international-invest-4-7-million-into-reading-science-centre/) - Mondelēz International (Business Insights Reading Science Center, https://www.mondelezinternational.com/News/Business-Insights-RSC/) - YouTube (Mondelēz International - Reading Science Center 360, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOM5c3NfHpk)