Puratos opens new innovation centre in Montreal

Puratos opens a new innovation centre in Montreal. The 3,500-sf facility is the third in Canada after the ones in Mississauga, Ont., and Chilliwack, B.C.

The Montreal innovation centre extends Puratos Canada’s capabilities geographically and allows it to offer baking solutions tailored to the Quebec market.

The innovation centres provide product development, category management, and product profiling services.

“Puratos believes that innovation thrives on collaboration. The new centre will be a dynamic space where customers can engage directly with their experts, participate in workshops, and co-create new products. This hands-on approach ensures that the solutions developed are perfectly aligned with customer needs and expectations,” said Michael Simone, president (Canada).

Exclusive to the Montreal facility in Canada are enhanced chocolate preparation capabilities, including a refrigerated marble table and a full-size laminator. The facility also houses two proofers, and will soon add a 140qt Hobart mixer to support large-batch testing and formulation.