In celebration of 100 years since creating its first yogurt, Danone has opened its collection of 1,800 strains for research purposes, including access to its current collection of 193 lactic and bifidobacteria ferment strains deposited at the National Collection of Cultures of Microorganisms, held in the Biological Resource Center of Institut Pasteur (CRBIP). Danone says it will also open its collection of more 1,600 strains at its Research & Innovation center in Paris-Saclay to researchers around the world. Danone reports promoting open science, a movement toward openness in scientific research, sharing and development of knowledge through collaborative networks.
In line with its “One Planet. One Health” vision, which is designed to reflect a belief that the health of people and that of the planet are interconnected, the yogurt company has introduced its 2030 Goals. These are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, which have been constructed on the basis of a holistic strategy. The set of nine integrated goals is built on three interdependent pillars. The business model includes the goal to be certified as a B Corp on a global level, speaking to a commitment to transparency and trust. Danone reports that it wants the company to generate growth in an inclusive way, through internal and external collaborations.