After over 30 years of history,
THE DANONE INSTITUTE
BEGINS A NEW CHAPTER IN 2025
TO REFRAME THE NARRATIVE OF AGEING
After over 30 years of history,
After more than 30 years of advancing knowledge in food and nutrition, Danone Institute is proud to open a new chapter, one that builds on its rich legacy and looks ahead with renewed ambition. This new phase is dedicated to closing food and nutrition gaps to foster healthy ageing across the lifespan.
THE DANONE INSTITUTE IS COMMITTED TO
BRIDGING FOOD
AND NUTRITION GAPS IN ADULTS
TO ADD YEARS TO HEALTH.
This silent evolution during adulthood is often overlooked until health issues emerge, missing key opportunities to positively impact health through food and nutrition
From infancy through childhood and during medical conditions,
Nutritional needs are carefully monitored
As we transition into adulthood,
our nutritional needs continue to evolve over lifespan
This silent evolution during adulthood is often overlooked until health issues emerge, missing key opportunities to positively impact health through food and nutrition
By uncovering the subtle shifts in adult diet & nutrition, and highlighting the often-overlooked gaps that emerge over time, we can contribute to the development of nutritional strategies that act as powerful levers to extend health-span and support healthy longevity.
OUR VISION
We believe that food and
nutrition can help
add years to health
for everyone as they age
OUR MISSION
We mobilize and connect local networks to foster scientific dialogue and research, driving global impact on health span through food and nutrition – at scale
OUR RESEARCH
We aim to bridge the knowledge-action gap by building consensus around existing science (scientific consolidation e.g. literature reviews, roundtables, conferences) and funding new research through targeted grants and awards.
OUR VISION
We believe that food and nutrition can help add health to years for everyone as they age
OUR MISSION
We mobilize and connect local networks to foster scientific dialogue and research, driving global impact on health span through food and nutrition – at scale
OUR IMPACT
We aim to amplify local research agendas and inform future nutrition and health guidelines to support healthier lifespan.
A RENEWED
GOVERNANCE
To enhance international collaboration and increase its global impact, the Danone Institute is proud to announce the creation of its Global Scientific Board. This new board brings together scientific expertise and experience from the Danone Institute’s network, along with leading global experts, to create a multidisciplinary, cross-border community that will help guide the Institute’s research agenda.
Prof. Lisette
DE GROOT
Wageningen
University
NETHERLANDS
(External Expert)
Prof. Francesco
LANDI
Catholic University
Hospital Gemelli
ITALY
(Danone Institute)
Prof. Leslie
LYTLE
North Carolina
University
NORTH AMERICA
(Danone Institute)
Prof. André
MARETTE
Laval
University
CANADA
(External Expert)
Prof. Paul
SHIELS
Glasgow
University
SCOTLAND
(External Expert)
Prof. Umberto SIMEONI
Lausanne CH
University
Switzerland
FRANCE
(Danone Institute)
Prof. Yukari
TAKEMI
Kawaga Nutrition
University
JAPAN
(Danone Institute)
Prof. Nimbe
TORRES
Institute Ciencias
Médicas Salvador Zubiran
MEXICO
(Danone Institute)
Prof. Gregorio
VARELA
CEU San Pablo
University
SPAIN
(Danone Institute)
Prof. Yuexin
YANG
Chinese Center
for Disease Control
CHINA
(Danone Institute)
INAUGURAL CONFERENCE
PARIS, AUGUST 2025
As part of this transformation, the Danone Institute will host an inaugural conference in Paris in August 2025 to unveil its new Governance and Thematic focus.
The event will also mark the launch of the renewed Danone Institute International Prize (formerly DIPA).
Conference proceedings will be shared following the event.
This exclusive scientific symposium marks a new chapter in the Danone Institute’s journey, bringing together leading experts to explore the latest advances in nutrition and life course approaches to healthy ageing.
STAY TUNED
for the highlights, key takeaways, and conference proceedings, which will be shared following the event.
