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The prevalence of coeliac disease is estimated to be on the rise, but the number of diagnoses remains too low.

Coeliac disease, the most common autoimmune disease in children, which primarily involves the intestine and the immune system, has an overall prevalence of 1% [1]. An estimated figure, however, that does not take either wide local variations or undiagnosed cases into account. Sweden and Finland, for example, but also certain geographically localised populations of India and North Africa are among the countries with a higher prevalence. In Asia, the condition is extremely rare and the causes are still unknown, although they may be related to the eating habits of that area.

Gluten-free products are a matter of trust. They need to be safe because they represent the only treatment for those suffering from gluten-related disorders. They also need to be tasty because mealtimes should not be unpleasant experiences.

Dr. Schär SPA Chairman, Ulrich Ladurner, has announced that Hannes Berger is the new CEO of the world leading company in specialised and gluten-free nutrition. Hannes Berger has held key positions in the Company for almost twenty years and has been a member of the Board of Directors since it was introduced. Hannes began his new role in January 2023, replacing former CEO Phillip Schoeller.

Coming home for Christmas. The holidays are the time when the whole family comes together to spending time with loved ones on the most beautiful days of the year. Because that's what Christmas is all about, giving each other time and enjoying delicious food together around the table. The moments we share with each other connect us and make this time so special. At Dr. Schär, our mission is to bring everyone at the same table, regardless of nutritional needs.

For us at Dr. Schär, it is important to constantly be on the hunt for innovations in order to develop new nutritional solutions. Our goal is to combine specific nutritional requirements with the joy of life. We recently made some steps forward in pursuing our goal. We proudly present Gutsense and SIMBIOS.

In celebration of Dr. Schär’s 100th anniversary, we launched Field100 in the beginning of 2022 in cooperation with the Laimburg Research Centre. Our mission has been to create one of the most biodiverse fields ever. In cooperation with carefully selected seed banks such as Crop Trust and Genebank Tyrol, we planted 100 diverse varieties of plants such as sorghum, quinoa and amaranth. Over the past few months, we have watched Field100 light up in a splash of colour as the seeds have grown over the summer months.  Now, fall is approaching and with it comes the harvesting of the plants. At the end of the project, we will hand over the harvested seeds to the Laimburg Research Centre to preserve them for future generations.

As a family business nurturing the next generation and with our home in the heart of the beautiful Alps, we are committed to protecting the world we live in. That is why we have developed our comprehensive sustainability strategy aimed at contributing to biodiversity and supporting a more sustainable agriculture. As part of this sustainability initiative, our Research & Development team in Trieste has initiated a broad range of projects to promote sustainable agricultural practices.

As we celebrate Dr. Schär's 100th anniversary, we are initiating the ambitious Field100 project: our aim is to cultivate one of the most biodiverse fields ever seen in the South Tyrolean Alps. To learn more about the background of Field100, we spoke with two experts during the sowing of the 100 different varieties at the beginning of April. Marina Braida, Corporate R&I Manager for Raw Materials & Agricultural Projects at Dr. Schär and agronomist Dr. Manuel Pramsohler, from the Laimburg Research Centre, are both deeply involved in Field100 and explain to us the significance of the project.

The year 2022 is a very special one, as our history began exactly 100 years ago in the heart of the beautiful Alps! Since our founding in 1922, we have remained committed to making nutrition inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. Always with the goal in mind of bringing people together regardless of their nutritional needs.