Amway Invests $4M in Four Research & Development Labs Across India
Chandigarh, September 9 , 2024 : ( AVAJ APKI NEWS )
Advancing its focus on strengthening scientific capabilities to provide cutting-edge, next-generation support in health and wellbeing, Amway, a global company, today formally introduced its four state-of-the-art Research & Development (R&D) labs across India with an investment of $4 million[1]. By harnessing advanced technology, contemporary science and thought leadership, these labs are poised to redefine industry standards by developing safe, effective, differentiated and high-quality health and wellbeing products with the aim to support people in India and around the world. India is the location of one of the four Amway R&D hubs, worldwide. This strategic move is in line with Amway’s efforts to cater to the evolving needs of consumers empowering millions to achieve optimal wellbeing and fostering a healthier future for all.
Amway’s four state-of-the-art R&D labs in Gurugram, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Dindigul collectively total 24,700 square feet, creating a powerhouse of scientific discovery and breakthrough product development.
Talking about the investment from Amway India’s business perspective and describing the benefits to India, Rajneesh Chopra, Managing Director, Amway India, said “There is a need for a transformative approach to nutrition and wellness in India, as the health landscape here faces significant challenges related to nutrition, lifestyle and gut health. This investment accelerates Amway India’s product development capabilities and positions Amway to better serve the unique and evolving needs of its consumers and businesses in India and around the world. India stands as one of our top priority markets globally and this investment underscores the confidence of Amway Global in the country’s expertise and potential to drive groundbreaking innovation in the health and wellbeing space.”
“For over a quarter-century, Amway India has earned the trust of people by helping them lead a healthy way of life. Our commitment to a healthier nation envisions empowering our distributors to help transform the lives of millions of Indians by prioritizing healthspan over lifespan. As we continue to drive innovation to offer need-based recommendations, we’ve found that the most crucial element in your health and wellbeing journey is a strong gut that is also linked to improved mental health and immunity. The R&D labs will further support driving scientifically backed initiatives like ‘Morning Nutrition’ – a holistic campaign to support a healthy lifestyle that helps individuals start their day with optimal nutrition to maintain a healthier lifestyle. We are poised to foster a healthier future for all in line with the Government of India’s vision. This strategic investment strengthens our confidence in achieving our goals while solidifying our position at the forefront of the health and wellbeing industry,” Mr. Chopra concluded.
Introducing the R&D labs in India, Dr Shyam Ramakrishnan, Director, Innovation and Science, India and Southeast Asia, Amway said, “In response to the rising awareness around health, wellbeing and nutrition worldwide, this investment in state-of-the-art R&D labs is well positioned to meet the evolving consumer needs across global markets. Importantly, it aligns with our global multi-year growth vision of consistently providing recommendations for overall wellbeing tailored to the evolving needs of various age groups. Having an innovation hub in India allows us to harness the incredible Indian talent pool and support the country’s ambition to be a meaningful and significant contributor to overall wellbeing. For more than six decades, we, at Amway, have always prioritized a science-led approach to product development, consistently innovating for our distributors and their customers. We’re leveraging top talent in India and around the globe to develop differentiated nutrition, food, and beauty products. These products are focused on India and Southeast Asia and possibly for other global markets. Aligned with our vision of helping people live better, healthier lives, I believe this move will raise the bar of innovation, keeping science and technology at the forefront, thus showcasing our commitment to make Amway future-ready through aspirational, trendsetting products and solutions.”
Amway is focused on delivering innovative, plant-forward formulations to meet modern nutrition, health and wellbeing needs around 4 key areas, namely – Healthy Weight, Healthy Beauty, Fitness and Healthy Ageing, emphasizing clean labels and sustainability. A team of expert researchers across various scientific disciplines will expedite the development of differentiated solutions. These contemporary R&D labs are equipped with advanced technology and instrumentation, botanical-driven innovation, the latest packaging technology, and more to ensure Amway’s benchmark quality and safety standards.
The investment in the R&D labs in India will cater to domestic and global requirements, further augmenting the company’s efforts around research, testing, and validation of innovative ideas, products, and technologies. These labs are equipped to develop product solutions in Foods, Oral solids, Beauty and Personal care segments with premium botanical ingredients for nutrition and skin applications.
About the Research & Development Labs
Nutrition, Beauty, Analytical, Packaging labs, Gurugram
The Gurugram facility, spanning 14,000 sq.ft., houses Amway’s Nutrition, Beauty, Analytical, and Packaging labs. This state-of-the-art center provides a cutting-edge environment for a multi-disciplinary team of scientists. Equipped with modern infrastructure, the lab supports critical tasks including developing novel formulations in dietary supplements, ayurveda, beauty, and personal care segments. It also has in-house capabilities for conducting stability studies, analytical testing, researching new test methods, and advancing packaging development. This comprehensive facility significantly enhances Amway’s capacity for innovation and product excellence in the Indian market.
Food Research Lab, Chennai
Amway’s first global food-tech facility, the Food Research Lab, spanning 1500 sq.ft., is poised to unlock new growth opportunities in the health and nutrition segment. This innovative center focuses on developing novel food formats with a plant-forward and clean-label approach. The lab specializes in designing robust, innovative products such as gummies, jellies, nutrition bars, powder formats, and ready-to-consume items. These developments are tailored for the markets of India, Indonesia, and Brazil, reflecting Amway’s commitment to addressing diverse nutritional needs with cutting-edge food technology.
Nutrition pilot plant – Solid dosage & Food Technology, Dindigul
The Nutrition pilot plant – Solid dosage & Food technology lab, spanning 6200 sq.ft., will focus on performing process innovations and developmental activities for India and other emerging markets. This Pilot lab facility is the first of its kind with the capability to scale up Food formulations i.e., Gummies, Bars and Oral solids with Bilayer Tablet technology. The primary purpose of the pilot plants is to understand and design product specifications through Process Analytical techniques and a ‘Quality by Design’ approach that is stable, robust, and reproducible.
Botanical Innovation Centre, Bengaluru
The Botanical Innovation Centre, spanning 3000 sq.ft., reinforces Amway’s commitment to plant-forward and sustainable innovation. This facility specializes in designing and developing premium botanical ingredients for both nutrition and skincare applications. With a focus on Ayurvedic, traditional, and exotic plant sources, the lab employs advanced technologies for development, formulation and characterization of herbal ingredients. Additionally, it provides crucial phytochemistry research support, enhancing Amway’s capability to create natural, effective products that align with modern consumer preferences for plant-based and environmentally conscious solutions.
Addition to Botanical Innovation centre, Amway has established Nutrilite Research Farm about 40 km from Bangalore, where a team of agricultural scientists are working on developing cultivation practices for wild botanicals. They are also optimizing organic methods for conventionally grown botanicals in collaboration with Amway’s global agricultural scientists.
