Miller Magazine Issue: 131 November 2020

44 NEWS MILLER / November 2020 Royal DSM, a global science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living, launch- es a new brand campaign targeting the human nutrition and health markets. The concept re- flects DSM’s evolved strategic direction in human nutrition and health as an end-to-end part- ner within the value chain, by championing the purpose behind the products that help solve the world’s greatest nutritional challenges and keep the growing global population healthy. DSM unveils purpose-led brand strategy marking transition to end-to-end partner in nutrition and health Following significant growth through new product deve- lopment and a strategic focus on key market segments and selected acquisitions, the new brand strategy includes rest- ructuring DSM’s broad human nutrition and health portfo- lio around three key pillars: high-quality products, customi- zed solutions and expert services. It reflects DSM’s position as a reliable, innovative, purpose-led partner and commu- nicates how the extended capabilities include end-market expertise across its early life nutrition, food and beverage, nutrition improvement, dietary supplements, pharmaceuti- cals and medical nutrition segments. Philip Eykerman, President DSM Human Nutrition & Health, comments: “Our organization has undergone sig- nificant growth in recent years, building on a strong, de- cades-long legacy in the nutritional ingredients market. But we know that it takes more than ingredients to create brighter, healthier lives for consumers worldwide. By reca- librating our positioning, we aim to demonstrate the added value that we can bring when co-innovating with our cus- tomers at every stage of development – from concept to consumer.” The ‘Products with Purpose’ campaign brings DSM’s end-market expertise to life through a range of concepts that express how DSM sees the individual impact of every human nutrition and health product in a distinct and enga- ging way. By drawing attention to purpose, it demonstrates DSM’s unique understanding of the humanity of the end consumer and the real life benefits that nutritional products may have on the health and wellbeing of people worldwi- de. The ‘Products with Purpose’ creative will be rolled out across multiple touchpoints including trade press, digital advertising and social media, inviting customers to learn more about how partnering with DSM with its broad offe- ring can ignite growth through co-innovation. Maha Elkharbotly, Vice President Business Line Specialty Nutrition DSM Human Nutrition & Health adds: “Where our competitors see each product as merely an item on a shelf, we are able to see beyond that to reveal the greater purpose behind what we do at DSM. Rooted in our valu- es of responsibility, sustainability and value, the ‘Products with Purpose’ strategy aims to elevate the customer expe- rience and cement our place as a key strategic partner for the human nutrition and health market.” An important example of how DSM is innovating to help its customers create products with purpose is its investment in personalized nutrition solutions. Recent advances in digi- tal technologies and data availability, together with peop- le’s growing desire to take charge of their own health and wellness, have resulted in considerable momentum in this emerging field. DSM has embarked on several launches of personalized nutrition platforms with key partners. The most recent is a holistic immunity solution that combines li- festyle elements and tailored nutritional recommendations targeted at employee benefit programs, including DSM’s own. James Bauly, Head of Personalized Nutrition DSM Hu- man Nutrition & Health continues: “With immunity in the spotlight more than ever before, a personalized approach to nutrition through specific nutrient formulations has the potential to truly support consumers in optimizing their health for a more resilient future. Personalized nutrition requires expertise across multiple disciplines such as diag- nostics, data acquisition, manufacturing and distribution to ensure the development of truly personalized products that will empower consumers to make data-driven, conscienti- ous choices that can positively impact their health. We are continuing to invest in this space to build on our position as the only fully-integrated platform partner in this field, with a robust pipeline of end-to-end solutions across multiple health benefits.”