Our purpose is clear: we bring progress to life. We do this through science-based solutions, powered by innovation and our unique creation capabilities. As a result, we improve health, performance, nutrition, and overall well-being. We also know that lasting health also requires regular movement and physical activity, as well as a supportive environment that makes healthier choices easier and more sustainable.
Our partnerships in the world of sport bring this purpose to life, from elite performance with the dsm-firmenich Running Team and Team Picnic PostNL, to events that bring communities together.
These partnerships allow us not only to push the boundaries of scientific innovation, but also to inspire healthier lifestyles and to support healthy longevity among our employees and the communities around us. This aligns closely with the values of our company: shape the future, be a force for good, own the outcome.
To achieve true progress, every second counts. Every step. Every turn of the pedal. Every sip. Every bite. And it’s thanks to our three forces that we can bring this progress to life. These are:
The essential, the desirable, and the sustainable.
The essential is about providing the foundational nutrition and support needed to perform at your best – whether in high-performance environments or everyday activity.
The desirable is about making products that people genuinely enjoy using and will best support their performance, habits, and goals.
The sustainable is about ensuring everything we do is better for people and for the planet, while supporting long-term health and nurturing overall well-being – today and for the future.
Races are measured in kilometers, but victory is won by millimeters. In elite sport, every detail is monitored and managed to help athletes maximize their talent. When it comes to progress, there’s nowhere to hide. And with athletes pushing themselves to the limits of human performance, elite sport is the ultimate environment in which to improve the latest and greatest innovations.
At the same time, it gives us valuable insights into the needs and preferences of one of the most demanding consumer groups out there.
Our scientists and athletes work hand-in-hand to break new ground. Through advanced measurements across all aspects of focus, endurance, resilience, and recovery, we discover new opportunities to enhance performance. Not only for athletes, but also for the everyday consumer.
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Endurance
Resilience
Recovery
Reaction time. Visual sharpness. Performance under pressure. Brain function and mental resilience are both critical to achieving optimal performance.
That’s why we support athletes with science-based solutions that help them stay focused and sharp. From enhancing vision quality with proven ingredients such as FloraGLO® and OPTISHARP®, to supporting essential brain and eye health with life’s™OMEGA, a plant-based omega-3 supplement without any fishy taste. We also incorporate fragrances that promote relaxation and energy into athletes’ daily routines: our EMOTIONS™ technology provides a unique support system for athletes, helping them manage the challenges of competition, whether it's unwinding after a tough training or preparing for the next challenge.
How long can you hold on? In elite sport, the answer often comes down to how well you fuel. Whether you’re pushing through the final kilometers of a marathon or enduring stage after stage of competition. Endurance athletes need up to 120g of carbohydrates per hour but sustaining that, day after day, puts serious strain on the gut.
Our scientific knowledge and solutions tackle this challenge head-on, with our flavor profiles and textures designed to prevent taste fatigue and support easy digestion, helping athletes stay energized and hydrated through the toughest stages.
And fueling doesn’t stop once the finish line is crossed. From yogurt and cheese to breads and plant-based alternatives. Our ingredients help extend fueling into every meal, supporting durability and fitness beyond the race.
Athletes’ bodies are pushed to their limits day after day — in training, competition, and recovery. Under these demands, staying healthy and resilient is essential for consistent performance. Right nutrition boosts athletes’ immune systems to build resilience: from gut health to muscle strength.
Working like a unique prebiotic, HiMO® Blend 5, a human identical milk oligosaccharide, enhances gut health and immunity while mitigating digestive distress damage. It supports beneficial gut bacteria and balanced microbiota. Our Humiome® pro- and prebiotic solutions also improve the balance of good bacteria in the microbiome, while our Quali® range of vitamins, including our ampli-D® advanced vitamin D supplement, supports overall health and immunity.
Resilience doesn’t stop there. Our suncare experts have developed a tailored solution using our PARSOL® UV filters range, formulated to deliver effective, long-lasting protection. In addition, our detergent fragrance solutions featuring Clearsense® technology neutralize body odors caused by exercise, keeping fabrics fresh and comfortable.
Fundamental to exercising is recovery. Not just from dehydration and exertion, but from the injuries and illnesses that continually threaten athletes’ fitness. The right nutrition and well-being solutions accelerate and optimize recovery, boosting performance throughout the year.
Our nutritional solutions support all aspects of recovery. For example, Vertis™ CanolaPRO®, a high-quality plant-based protein that contains all the amino acids needed for muscle growth. PeptoPro®, a peptide derived from dairy protein that also contains all 20 amino acids. And life’s™OMEGA, a plant-based omega-3 supplement that’s more sustainable than fish oil.
Through our partnerships, we rely on each other to be the best we can be. Together with the teams, we accelerate the innovation cycle for everyone’s benefit. dsm-firmenich provides athletes with cutting-edge solutions within health and nutrition to help them realize their full potential.
In turn, athletes’ real-world feedback, insights, and performance data help dsm-firmenich anticipate what’s next – shaping, developing, and validating solutions that improve the health and performance of people across the world.
The dsm-firmenich Running Team is home to some of the world’s leading professional runners, competing at the highest level of endurance sport. As title partner and innovation partner, dsm-firmenich works side by side with the team to challenge limits, set new standards, and accelerate progress.
For more than a decade, dsm-firmenich has been an innovation partner of this team, working closely with top-level athletes who are competing on cycling’s biggest stages, including Grand Tours such as the Tour de France. Together with Team Picnic PostNL, we combine performance insights from the peloton with our science-backed expertise to co-develop tailored solutions designed to perform when it matters most.
We believe that healthy people build healthy communities and make healthier choices. Sport brings people together across generations, cultures, and backgrounds. Running, for example, is one of the few sports that spans every continent and culture, uniting people through a shared desire to go further, get stronger, and improve their holistic well-being.
We create opportunities for employees and communities around us to come together and get active. These partnerships enable us to drive positive and lasting change – contributing to a more resilient future for all people.