The Kellogg Company opens research facility in Leuven

The Kellogg Company, the world's leading cereal company, today officially opened a new food science research & development facility in the Leuven Bio-Incubator. A team of 20 Kellogg researchers will focus on developing innovative food concepts and products with the goal of meeting the needs of Kellogg consumers. Kellogg is one of several life sciences companies that have set up operations in the Leuven region. These companies interact closely with KU Leuven, University Hospitals Leuven, VIB and imec, and together form a dynamic science cluster that stimulates knowledge-driven entrepreneurship and innovation.

At the official opening, Ms. Margaret Bath, Senior Vice President Research, Quality, and Technology of The Kellogg Company said: “We are very excited to open this new Kellogg Research and Development facility in Flanders, and more in particular, at the Leuven Bio-Incubator. This new partnership we are creating with KU Leuven is a great example of industry-university cooperation and will help to drive the future of food innovation. Our presence here in Leuven will provide Kellogg with access to incredible talent, strong infrastructure and the right environment to nurture creative thinking and problem solving. We are confident that the facility will help us meet our business goals and provide our consumers with foods that delight.” 

Mr. Kris Peeters, Minister-President of the Government of Flanders, added: “Flanders ranks among the top five knowledge-intensive regions in Europe. By deploying our Flanders in Action project, the Government of Flanders aims to progress Flanders further towards a competitive and multi-faceted knowledge economy. In order to meet this goal, it is crucial to invest in research & development and further deploy our New Industrial Policy to attract knowledge-intensive companies – such as The Kellogg Company – to Flanders. Flanders is driven by innovation. Companies such as The Kellogg Company, knowledge institutes and governments share a clear will to stay one step ahead of the competition and to create added value in promising new fields. I want to thank The Kellogg Company for their firm belief in Flanders.”