Construction of a multi-tenant building, Plus Ultra III, officially commenced yesterday at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. On completion, Australian technology manufacturer Flavourtech will be the first tenant in Kadans Science Partners’ new building for companies from the food, feed & biobased sectors.
Wageningen University in the Netherlands is acknowledged as a meeting place where students, scientists, entrepreneurs and companies can collaborate and share knowledge and is home to more than 200 companies, including OnePlanet Research Center, DSM-Firmenich, Yili, FrieslandCampina and Unilever.
Flavourtech is a global technology manufacturer specialising in dealcoholisation, aroma recovery, extraction and evaporation solutions for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The company moved its European base to a temporary location at Wageningen University in 2023 and is already reaping the benefits of having offices and a temporary pilot plant in this collaborative environment.
The construction on campus of a new multi-tenant building, known as Plus Ultra III, is part of Kadans Science Partners’ international network. Kadans Science Partners invest, develop and operate specialised assets to complement over 30 science clusters across Europe. Once complete, Plus Ultra III will offer approximately 7,600 m2 of space for laboratories, pilot plants and offices to food, feed & biobased tenants. Its location, alongside the university’s Plus Ultra and Plus Ultra II buildings, with the Entrepreneurship Square as the connecting factor, aims to lend itself to innovative companies.
Flavourtech is Plus Ultra III’s first tenant and is excited to establish their offices and purpose-built trial facilities within the building. General Manager, Leon Skaliotis commented that “Flavourtech and all of our European customers are very excited that Flavourtech will have their new offices and more importantly their pilot plant at Wageningen University. We are looking forward to future collaboration with customers, academic staff and the resident international business community in developing and enhancing the food and beverage tastes and flavours of the future.”
The start of construction was celebrated early this month with an on-site official ceremony. Speeches by Johan van Gerven (Country Lead Development, Kadans Science Partner), Leon Skaliotis (General Manager, Flavourtech) and Sebastiaan Berendse (Director of Value Creation, Wageningen University and Research) marked the milestone.
For more information on Flavourtech’s innovative technologies, visit www.flavourtech.com.