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Danone expands global innovation capabilities with new investment in Singapore Digital Lab

Danone expands global innovation capabilities with new investment in Singapore Digital Lab


Danone expands Singapore digital lab to boost global innovation

Photo credit: Danone

This press release was issued by Danone.
 

 

Danone today announced a new phase of investment in Danone's Digital Lab (D-Lab) in Singapore, reinforcing the company's commitment to advancing digital health innovation and expanding its global research and innovation (R&I) footprint.

Danone will accelerate the D-Lab's capabilities in digital science, data analytics, and Al­ driven health solutions with a particular focus on healthy nutrition for an aging population - a growing public health priority in the region. Danone will advance the delivery of science­ based, consumer-centric innovations that are tailored to regional needs and scalable globally.

This reflects the long-standing partnership between Danone and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), including a joint initiative linked to digital health in 2018 that was launched at the time of the inauguration of Danone's OneBiome Lab Singapore with a focus on studying the gut microbiome. With the support of EDB, the Agency of Science, Technology and Research (NSTAR) and other local institutions, Danone has built and grown a thriving ecosystem in Singapore to advance digital health services. These services, which enable early screening, continuous monitoring, and nutritional management of health conditions, are now serving as a model to be rolled out and scaled globally.

“Singapore is a global innovation hub with a vibrant ecosystem of scientific talent, world­ class experts and strong institutional partnerships. By bringing together local insight with our global expertise in science-based innovation, we see powerful opportunities to address demographic challenges like aging, a rising priority across the region. Through digital technologies, we aim to turn data into actionable insights that improve health outcomes locally and globally.”

Christian Stammkoetter

President of Asia, Middle East and Africa

Danone

“We are proud to support Danone's continued R&D efforts to unlock wider opportunities such as better health management and preventive healthcare. The next phase of D-Lab will complement Singapore's healthy aging initiatives and also strengthen Singapore's position as a global health innovation hub for companies to develop and scale their solutions globally.”

Chan lh-Ming

Executive Vice President, Digital Economy and Hub Service Industry Group

EDB

Danone expands Singapore digital lab to boost global innovation

Photo credit: Danone

Danone's Research & Innovation network spans multiple continents, anchored by flagship centers such as the Daniel Carasso Center in Paris-Saclay, France, and the Nutricia Research Center in Utrecht, Netherlands. With €30 million invested over the past five years by Danone, the Singapore facility exemplifies Danone's dedication to advancing digital transformation in healthcare. A pivotal part of this network, the center develops proprietary technologies that generate actionable insights and deliver specialized nutrition services for patients, parents, and healthcare professionals-strategically aligned with Asia's evolving health needs.

These include tools like the Iron Tracker, a non-invasive screening tool for iron-deficiency anemia; the Stool Tracker, which utilizes Al-powered image recognition systems to help parents assess their baby's stool consistency easily and objectively; and the Growth Tracker, which monitors the growth and proper development of children. These tools have been rolled out across various markets globally.

Together, these R&I efforts reflect Danone's broader ambition to lead in health-focused food innovation and advance its mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

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