IMCD opens food & nutrition laboratory in Cologne

By: ICN Bureau

Last updated : January 07, 2026 8:29 am



New Life Science hub to strengthen innovation for the German food and beverage industry


IMCD Group (IMCD), 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.

"The new Life Science Hub strengthens interdisciplinary product development and provides our food and beverage customers with a best-in-class environment for application support, technical consulting and regulatory support with the aim of developing innovative and market-ready solutions," explains Daniel Kany, Business Unit Manager Food & Nutrition at IMCD Germany.

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First Published : January 07, 2026 12:00 am