- The center is located in Andheri East, Mumbai.
- It features dedicated labs for various food and beverage categories.
- The facility includes advanced processing and analytical equipment.
- The center supports faster product development and technical problem-solving.
Location and Connectivity
The new Innovation & Application Center is situated in Andheri East, Mumbai, a major commercial hub with strong transport connectivity, including access to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Facility Features
The center is designed as a substantial expansion of Brenntag’s previous laboratory, featuring dedicated laboratories for multiple food and beverage categories. It includes advanced processing, formulation, blending, and analytical capabilities to accelerate product development and technical problem-solving.
Technical Capabilities
The facility supports the development of liquid and frozen products, such as dairy, fruit, nutraceutical beverages, carbonated drinks, and ice cream. It is equipped with Ultra-High Temperature processing systems, aseptic filling lines, high-pressure homogenizers, and can sealing machines for pilot-scale trials and process validation.
Product Development
The laboratory supports confectionery, snacks, and convenience foods, featuring industrial ovens, proofers, dough molders, pasta and noodle processing systems, and confectionery equipment. It also enables the creation of bespoke ingredient blends using pilot-scale blending equipment and analytical instruments for detailed product quality insights.
Flavor Applications
The center serves as a platform for developing and optimizing flavors for alcoholic, low-alcohol, and non-alcoholic beverages, including IMFL, wine, beer, and brewing applications, aligning with regional and global consumer trends.