- In December 2024, the Health Department in Kanpur launched a month-long vitamin A supplementation program targeting approximately 468,000 children aged nine months to five years. The initiative, inaugurated by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alok Ranjan and supported by District Immunisation Officer Dr. U.B. Singh, reflects growing governmental emphasis on preventive healthcare and child nutrition. This large-scale public health campaign is expected to drive increased demand for pharmaceutical-grade vitamin A formulations, strengthening market growth at the regional level and reinforcing the role of supplements in combating micronutrient deficiencies
- In 2023, Tri Tito Karnavian, Chair of the Family Welfare Empowerment Mobilization Team (TP-PKK), launched a crucial initiative to distribute vitamin A supplements to children aged 6 to 59 months in Southwest Papua Province. Conducted on a Wednesday, the program highlights a strong commitment to improving child nutrition and public health in the region
- In June 2022, the world’s first bio-based vitamin A entered application testing with cosmetics manufacturers, following a major scientific advancement by DSM. This breakthrough marks a significant step for the cosmetics sector, providing a sustainable and innovative alternative to conventional vitamin A sources
- In 2022, BASF expanded its large-scale vitamin A formulation facility in Ludwigshafen, Germany. This expansion was strategically implemented to boost production capabilities and meet the rising global demand for vitamin A across multiple end-use industries
- In February 2020, DSM invested in a fully automated, high-tech packing line for vitamin A production. This move enhanced product traceability, quality, and reliability, reinforcing the company’s market leadership and strengthening its position in meeting stringent customer demands globally
