DSM preventive health collaboration
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
DSM Food Specialties is strengthening its work with patient organizations European Genetic Alliances Network (EGAN) and the International Genetic Alliance (IGA) to promote health management and "the contribution of functional food ingredients" to patient and consumer organizations, policy makers and the general public, according to a release from The Delft, The Netherlands-based ingredient firm. "This collaboration will help us gain better insight into patient needs in order to develop products that meet these needs," said Philip Rijken, the head of nutritional science. "Together we aim to further promote evidence-based development of functional food ingredients and nutritional products which are effective in optimizing and maintaining health in general or in reducing chronic/genetic disease risk"...
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