Nutritional science & advocacy

A fantastic foundation

It’s one thing being able to understand the complex science that underpins nutrition and health. But it’s quite another being able to translate this into differentiated solutions with clear, on-trend consumer benefits. Here at dsm-firmenich…we do both.

Our long – and strong - heritage in nutrition and science provides the foundation for supporting you in developing credible, science-backed nutritional products with attractive front-of-pack claims and labelling.

But we’re also advocates for great nutritional science; accruing and sharing accessible and actionable knowledge with our customers. Our experts speak regularly at industry events while maintaining our strong links with policymakers to help influence decisions – all aimed at bringing nutritional progress to life.  

Tackling your key challenges in nutritional science

We understand the science behind nutrition, consumer health concerns and policymaking; and know how to deliver the qualities needed to help you create differentiated products.

Regional preferences

Consumer needs and desires vary widely around the world. You need the expertise to meet them on a region-by-region basis.

Claims & regulatory

Your products need to comply with legislation worldwide; but they must also feature compliant claims that trigger consumer preference,

Stunning science

It’s impossible to meet consumer needs without in-depth nutritional scientific expertise, coupled with global nutritional awareness.

Our expertise

Science-backed support

Whether you need to substantiate the evidence behind novel product concepts or explain clearly and plainly how our ingredients work…our team is right behind you.

We offer a wealth of advice and information powered by a network of scientists working in world-class R&D facilities across Europe, China, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the USA.

Illuminating insights

Our scientific insights help highlight the health benefits you can unlock with exciting new products - from immunity to brain, gut, and eye health.

We also support you with expert nutritional advice throughout your entire product development journey - including dosage in-production and front-of package claims.

Advantage through advocacy

Nutrition is our passion – and we demonstrate it every day.

Not only do we increase the public and professional awareness of nutrition through our publications, whitepapers, and reports. We also partner with leading NGOs and international organizations to tackle malnutrition – including the World Food Programme, UNICEF, World Vision, and Scaling Up Nutrition.  

Calculate yourself

Interested in learning more about the tools we’ve developed to calculate and improve nutritional profiles, nutri-scores and claims?

Check out our:

  • Fortifull: meat & fish alternatives calculator