Did you know that, around the world, half of all children and two-thirds of women of reproductive age are lacking the key micronutrients they need?

At dsm-firmenich, we know challenges like these all too well. But we also know that prevention is better than the cure. That’s why we use our science and research capabilities to address today’s most pressing nutrition problems. By supporting people to become healthy and stay healthy, we enable lifelong well-being for individuals and grow lasting prosperity for society.

Thanks to our industry-leading capabilities in nutrition, we’re developing solutions like micronutrient powders and staple fortification, adding vitamins and minerals to foods such as flour, oil, and rice. With the help of government agencies, NGOs, and the private sector, we aim to bring these solutions to 1 billion people by 2030 – helping address the problems of hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiency.

And that’s not all. We’re increasingly focusing on solutions that enable our customers to reduce salt, sugar, and fat in food and drinks, while still keeping products tasty and shelf stable. Leveraging our expertise in flavor and ingredients, we help people enjoy more nutritious, more sustainable diets without the bittersweet taste of compromise.

Our appetite for progress stretches beyond food. For instance, in a world where children under five account for 70% of all malaria deaths, we’re part of a research project aiming to help prevent malaria by adding mosquito-repellent scents to everyday consumer products (think soaps and detergents).

Throughout it all, we aim to keep a close eye on the affordability and accessibility of our innovations – because we understand that solutions like these can only be truly sustainable if they reach the people who need them.

We’re taking progress for people one step further: toward finding innovative ways to make people feel good.

After all, it’s the little things that make a big difference in our lives – whether it’s a moment of delight that boosts our mood for the rest of the day, or a treat for our senses that evokes a powerful emotion. Thanks to our world-class capabilities in fragrance, taste, and texture, we can create unforgettable sensory experiences with a meaningful, positive impact on well-being.

We’re also nurturing the well-being of our own people by fostering a culture where they feel valued, with the tools and support they need to perform at their best. Case in point? We’ve set up a dsm-firmenich Global Vitality Office to help our people make informed choices for a healthy lifestyle – supporting well-being among our employees through personalized advice and education on immunity, vitality, gut health, and more.