Leading Food Manufacturer and Technology Innovator Join Forces to Drive Environmental and Societal Impact
Paris, France – July 12, 2023 – Bel Group, a global leader in the cheese and dairy industry, and Dassault Systèmes, a world-renowned provider of 3DEXPERIENCE solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate sustainable progress in the food sector.
Pioneering a Virtual Field-to-Fork Ecosystem
Together, Bel Group and Dassault Systèmes are developing a virtual field-to-fork ecosystem that will empower stakeholders across the food value chain to:
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Manage environmental footprint:
Track and optimize resource consumption, such as energy, water, and emissions, throughout the supply chain.
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Enhance product transparency:
Provide consumers with detailed information about the origin, nutritional value, and environmental impact of products they purchase.
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Promote sustainable agriculture practices:
Facilitate collaboration and data sharing among farmers, suppliers, and distributors to improve land use, crop management, and animal welfare.
Empowering Collective Innovation
The partnership leverages Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, which provides a collaborative environment for stakeholders to:
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Simulate and optimize processes:
Virtual simulations enable users to test different scenarios, optimize production and distribution, and reduce waste and energy consumption.
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Innovate for sustainability:
The platform fosters innovation by connecting design, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing teams to develop eco-friendly products and packaging.
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Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration:
The virtual ecosystem facilitates collaboration between food manufacturers, research institutions, NGOs, and government agencies to address industry-wide sustainability challenges.
Positive Impact on Planet and People
The collaboration between Bel Group and Dassault Systèmes aims to create positive environmental and societal impact, including:
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Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
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Improved resource efficiency
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Enhanced traceability and transparency
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Increased farmer support and economic resilience
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Improved consumer trust and engagement
This partnership is a testament to our commitment to responsible and sustainable food production, said Antoine Fiévet, CEO of Bel Group. By leveraging Dassault Systèmes’ expertise, we can accelerate the transformation of our industry and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.
We are honored to collaborate with Bel Group and support their mission to make food production more sustainable, said Florence Hu-Aubin, Executive Vice President, Industry, Innovation and Marketing at Dassault Systèmes. Together, we can empower all stakeholders in the food sector to innovate for a better tomorrow.
About Bel Group
Bel Group is a leading global cheese and dairy manufacturer headquartered in Paris, France. With over 12,000 employees in nearly 50 countries, Bel Group focuses on producing healthy, high-quality, and sustainable food products.
About Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes is a world-leading provider of 3DEXPERIENCE solutions that empower companies to innovate sustainably. The company’s solutions are used by organizations of all sizes and in all industries, including manufacturing, life sciences, and construction. Dassault Systèmes has over 22,000 customers in 13 countries, and its solutions are used by over 700,000 individuals worldwide.
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