Corbion steps up in-region customer support with major facility upgrade in Querétaro, Mexico

Moving to a new state-of-the-art facility will double production capacity and provide more space for improved innovations labs and offices. The upgraded facilities will enhance Corbion’s ability to better support customers in Mexico, Central and Latin America regions and in a broader array of food industry applications.

Global ingredient supplier and preservation solutions leader Corbion is boosting its production capacity and ability to deliver advanced technical, research and development, and product development support to food manufacturers in Latin America by expanding its Mexico-based facilities in Querétaro. This targeted investment will add a production line, renovate and enhance existing bakery and meat laboratories, and outfit new construction dedicated to development and testing for customers in the bakery, meat and confectionery industries.

“Expanding our presence in Querétaro represents an important step in our company's growth as a global solutions provider,” said Rafael Contador, Vice President, Functional Ingredients and Solutions, LATAM. “The ability to respond quickly and effectively to regional market opportunities is vital for food companies. We’re bringing more robust production capacity and broader, enhanced R&D capabilities close to our customers in Mexico, Central and Latin America to help them do exactly that. With the increased bandwidth, we are strengthening our role as a sought-after partner for developing high-quality products in the region.”

The advanced testing instruments, modern workstations, expanded footprint and specialized production equipment included in the renovations will allow Corbion scientists and technical staff to conduct a wider range of tests and experiments simultaneously, resulting in faster, more efficient product development projects with better outcomes. State-of-the-art equipment and workstations will provide increased accuracy and reliability, and all improvements will contribute to Corbion’s ability to handle a greater number of complex development projects.

In addition, the new facility will be fully powered by solar-generated electricity purchased from a certified renewable energy supplier, contributing to the achievement of Corbion’s targets for renewable electricity and Scope I and II CO2 reduction.