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

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.

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.