Danone opens OneBiome lab in France

Danone announced the inauguration of its OneBiome Laboratory in Paris-Saclay, France marking a milestone in its commitment to science-based innovation and leadership in gut health research, the company says. The Danone OneBiome Lab will serve as a global hub for microbiome science, nutrition, and digital health, reinforcing Danone’s pioneering role in shaping the future of food and health.

First launched in Singapore with a focus on early life, the Danone OneBiome Laboratory is designed to accelerate research into the gut microbiome and its impact on overall health, leveraging Danone’s century-long expertise, scientific data, clinical studies and a profound understanding of consumer needs. This development reinforces Danone’s leadership in gut health and digital science, while bringing cutting-edge capabilities to better serve consumers and patients. It will also support the development of targeted nutrition solutions through advanced microbiology, AI, and data science.

The science of the gut microbiome and the understanding of the role it plays in overall health and wellbeing has exploded over the last decades. Interest in gut health continues to rise, both within the scientific community and among consumers. Yet only one in two people believe they have a healthy microbiota), highlighting the need for continued education and innovation in this space, according to Danone.

The launch follows Danone’s recent acquisition of The Akkermansia Company, a microbiome-based gut health solutions firm. This strengthens Danone’s nutrition focus, and in parallel, Danone’s brands continue to innovate with new formulations, such as Activia Fiber, Activia Proactive, and Actimel+ Triple Action.