Wedoany.com Report-Oct. 18, Roquette (Lestrem, France) has inaugurated its Health & Pharma Solutions Business Group Innovation Center in Barueri, near São Paulo, Brazil. The multi-million-dollar facility reflects Roquette’s commitment to supporting the pharmaceutical industry with advanced drug delivery solutions and life-saving therapies. The center will provide scientific teams with cutting-edge tools and technologies to develop tailored solutions for clients.

Roquette’s New Facility Strengthens Latin America as a Collaborative Hub

Isabelle Bouvier, CEO of Roquette’s Health & Pharma Solutions Business Group, said: “Roquette’s new Pharmaceutical Innovation Center in São Paulo marks a significant milestone in our commitment to global innovation and partnership. This leading-edge facility will foster collaboration with our customers among brilliant minds while creating new opportunities for our employees and the broader community.”

Serving as a regional hub, the center will support customers across the entire product development cycle—from concept to market launch. Roquette’s expertise in polymers and formulation, alongside trusted brands such as Avicel® microcrystalline cellulose, METHOCEL™ hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, MICROCEL® microcrystalline cellulose, and PEARLITOL® mannitol, will help accelerate development timelines, reduce waste, and lower manufacturing costs.

Adriana Quiroga, Application, Development & Innovation Leader, Latin America, said: “Latin America is a dynamic market with immense potential. We’re accelerating our product development and our time-to-market, as well as delivering innovative solutions that have a global impact.”

The center will also promote STEM education and mentorship in Brazil. Roquette has partnered with the Northeast Center for Strategic Technologies (CETENE) to empower young women through the Futuras Cientistas program. Scientists from Roquette will mentor participants and provide opportunities to shadow professionals in the laboratory.

Dr. Giovanna Machado, Senior Researcher at CETENE, said: “Through Futuras Cientistas, and in partnership with Roquette, we are opening doors for young women to explore science and technology — not just as students, but as future leaders. When we invest in their potential, we invest in a more equitable, innovative, and prosperous society.”

The Innovation Center reflects Roquette’s commitment to advancing pharmaceutical innovation and fostering collaborations that accelerate the development of high-quality healthcare solutions in Latin America. It aims to combine technical expertise, trusted product lines, and customer-focused innovation to enhance efficiency and outcomes across the pharmaceutical sector.

This milestone reinforces Roquette Health & Pharma Solutions Business Group’s mission to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions while contributing to workforce development and inclusive growth in the region. The new facility positions the company to strengthen partnerships, support regional pharmaceutical advancements, and expand its impact on healthcare innovation throughout Latin America.

The São Paulo center not only provides technical capabilities but also symbolizes Roquette’s ongoing investment in talent development, community engagement, and regional leadership in pharmaceutical innovation.