CoreFX Ingredients has established a new European innovation headquarters in Ireland, creating a strategic base for biotechnology research, customer collaboration and commercial expansion across the continent. The investment, supported by Enterprise Ireland and developed with Teagasc Moorepark, highlights Ireland’s growing role in food science and nutritional technology.
A new platform for European growth
The newly established CoreNhanced Biotechnology Limited will lead CoreFX’s European scientific and commercial activities. The Irish operation will focus on developing the company’s proprietary CoreNhanced™ platform, which is designed to improve the stability, protection, transport and performance of bioactive ingredients during manufacturing, storage and use.
From Ireland, CoreFX aims to work more closely with nutrition brands and research partners across the European Union. The company’s technology is intended to help manufacturers address complex formulation challenges while improving the performance of health and wellness products.
Why Ireland was selected
CoreFX said Ireland’s strengths in food science, biotechnology and research collaboration were central to its decision. Access to specialised talent and established links between industry and academia also helped make the country an attractive location for the company’s European operations.
The partnership with Teagasc Moorepark will give CoreFX access to scientific expertise and facilities in County Cork. The collaboration is expected to support research into value-added ingredients and the foods in which they are used, helping move discoveries from laboratory development towards commercial applications.
- Scientific research and technology development
- Customer collaboration across European markets
- Applied food and nutrition research
- Commercial expansion and strategic partnerships
Building a specialist Irish team
The Irish operation launches with a scientific team consisting of a Senior Scientist, Scientist and Junior Scientist. The structure reflects CoreFX’s focus on applied research, technical expertise and long-term talent development.
Trevor Dunne, Managing Director of Europe, will lead the company’s regional commercial growth and customer partnerships. He brings more than two decades of international experience in the food, flavour and nutrition sectors.
Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc collaboration
Enterprise Ireland has worked with CoreFX since 2023 on its European strategy, research relationships and leadership development. The agency’s support, combined with Teagasc Moorepark’s research capabilities, provides a foundation for the company’s planned expansion.
Enterprise Ireland described the investment as a strong endorsement of Ireland’s food science and biotechnology ecosystem. Teagasc said the partnership supports knowledge exchange, shared problem-solving and the development of new commercial opportunities in food and nutrition.
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What the investment means for Ireland
CoreFX’s decision strengthens Ireland’s position as a location for international companies working across biotechnology, nutrition and food innovation. It also demonstrates how research institutions, government agencies and private businesses can combine expertise to support commercial growth.
The headquarters is expected to help CoreFX serve European customers more effectively while continuing to develop technologies for global nutrition markets. Its presence at Moorepark may also create opportunities for future collaboration between researchers, product developers and industry partners.
Frequently asked questions
What has CoreFX established in Ireland?
CoreFX has established CoreNhanced Biotechnology Limited as its European headquarters for scientific innovation, technology development and commercial expansion.
Who is supporting the new operation?
The project is supported by Enterprise Ireland and developed in collaboration with Teagasc Moorepark in County Cork.
What will the Irish team work on?
The team will focus on CoreFX’s CoreNhanced™ platform, applied food and nutrition research, customer collaboration and European market development.
The outlook
CoreFX’s Irish headquarters marks a significant step in the company’s international strategy and adds momentum to Ireland’s biotechnology and food innovation sectors. For Ireland’s business ecosystem, the investment reinforces the value of research partnerships and specialised talent in attracting global growth.
The key takeaway is clear: by combining Enterprise Ireland support with Teagasc expertise, CoreFX is using Ireland as a launchpad for the next phase of nutritional technology development in Europe.
