Nestlé forms research JV with the CSIR

CSIR CEO Dr Sibusiso Sibisi said the joint venture would provide CSIR scientists with access to international technologies in the field of nutraceuticals and foods with demonstrated health benefits. Nestlé said that the partnership intends to assist various research and development projects based on South Africa's indigenous biodiversity. "New products developed through this collaboration will be manufactured in South Africa in compliance with international standards, leading to development of new skills and ultimately creation of new jobs in the biosciences industry," Sibisi added.

Nestlé executive board member Nandu Nandkishore said that the company is expecting the collaboration to help provide the scientific basis for sound nutrition and food safety policies, as well as identifying research needs for science-based regulations on food, nutrition and health. The agreement follows a visit by delegates from the CSIR, Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Technology and Innovation Agency to the Nestlé Research Centre in Lausanne, Switzerland. There Nestlé demonstrated its research and development capabilities and research programmes.

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