Danone, L’Oréal and Opella science and innovation for health in Mexico, Digi Mart USA News (Mexico City, Mexico): A conference was held at the French Embassy in Mexico City on Tuesday, October 3, where France and Mexico discussed their 200 years of an evolving relationship. Semana Francia, described as more than an event, serves as a meeting point for sharing information about opportunities, innovation and talent between the two countries.
According to the report, the bilateral ecosystem generates trade exchanges with more than 700 French subsidiaries in Mexico and has created 180,000 jobs linked to the Franco-Mexican relationship. The event is held in Querétaro, Monterrey and Mexico City, and brings together business leaders including CEOs, founders and industrial leaders.
As part of the bicentennial of diplomatic relations, Grupo Danone Mexico and the French Embassy hosted a thematic roundtable titled “Science and Innovation for the Future of Mexico.” Representatives of Danone, Grupo L’Oréal and Opella discussed the role of science and innovation in meeting present and future needs.
Emilio Aguilar, Vice President of Corporate and Legal Affairs at Danone Mexico, said: “Today we have the opportunity to open a conversation that transcends sectors and borders. Science and innovation gain greater value when they translate into knowledge and solutions that can improve people’s lives.
As a company of French origin deeply rooted in Mexico, at Grupo Danone Mexico we take on the responsibility of promoting these spaces for dialogue and collaboration.”
Alejandra Romero, head of Nutrition and Science, addressed food and nutrition as fundamental health tools because they are everyday factors. She said Danone seeks to turn scientific knowledge into nutritional solutions relevant to consumers’ habits and preferences.
Fabián Flores, Scientific Director for Mexico and Latin America at Grupo L’Oréal, shared the company’s perspective on innovation and scientific knowledge. Erika Hernández, Director of Public Affairs and Communication at Opella, emphasized the value of self-care as people’s first line of health care and said translating science into accessible, relevant and reliable solutions empowers people to build more sustainable health systems.
