Scientific excellence powered by diverse global experts

Our Talent & Experts

From early life nutrition to healthy aging, our multidisciplinary teams lead breakthrough research to bring health through nutrition. At Danone Research, our experts are the driving force behind scientific innovation with a mission to improve health outcomes at every stage of life by developing evidence-based nutritional solutions. By bringing together expertise from across the globe, Danone fosters a unique environment where collaboration, diversity, and scientific rigor fuel innovation.

A global network of expertise

Danone’s teams are located across two global centers (France and the Netherlands), six specialized hubs across the globe, and 55 local subsidiaries. These strategic locations enable close collaboration with local communities, scientific institutions, and healthcare professionals. Our global presence ensures that our solutions are tailored to diverse populations and adapted to meet local health and nutrition challenges. This international approach allows us to address a wide range of public health needs, from maternal and infant nutrition to disease related malnutrition.

Driving innovation with a purpose

At Danone, science serves a greater mission: bringing health through food to as many people as possible. Our researchers and experts are committed to delivering evidence-based solutions that contribute to better health outcomes. Their work supports Danone’s vision of sustainable nutrition, addressing key societal challenges such as malnutrition, obesity, and age-related health concerns. By leveraging scientific excellence, we develop products that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives—now and in the future.

Multidisciplinary teams focused on nutrition and health

Our scientists, clinicians, nutritionists, and microbiome experts work hand in hand to explore the intricate links between nutrition and health. Together, they cover key research areas such as early life nutrition, gut health and microbiome science, metabolic health, and patient care. By combining knowledge from different disciplines, our teams accelerate the development of innovative products that are grounded in science and designed to support health at every stage of life.

Collaborative science for greater impact

Collaboration is at the heart of our research strategy. Danone’s experts actively partner with leading universities, healthcare providers, and international research organizations. These collaborations ensure that our innovations are based on the latest scientific advances and meet the highest standards of quality and efficacy. Through these partnerships, we are able to translate breakthrough science into real-world nutritional solutions that can benefit millions of people globally.