Reflecting on the events that transpired within our company over the past year, the initial impression may not reveal significant changes. However, delving deeper into the details unveils a story of remarkable growth and development.
At the onset of the year, Carla Martino became an invaluable addition to our team, spearheading our entry into the Italian health care system. Within a few short months, her efforts resulted in securing a groundbreaking ProPrems® order from a Milan-based hospital. Throughout the year, Carla continued to cultivate essential connections across the country.
Our expansion wasn’t limited to Italy; we proudly received our inaugural order from Belgium. In total 2023, we provided ProPrems® to over 140 hospitals all over Europe. Venturing into uncharted territories, we made strides into Australia, Qatar, and Greece, ushering in new chapters for our company, also outside Europe.
Undoubtedly, the highlight of the year was the launch of our own innovation, NeoMega36®. This Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) contains arachidonic acid (ARA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). NeoMega36® is based on academic research findings and is specifically designed to support the normal development of visionary function in preterm infants.
Throughout the year, our team actively engaged with various stakeholders, participating in nine conferences and events of varying scales. Italy took centre stage as our newest team member, Carla Martino, led our presence in three conferences across different regions. Additionally, we made our mark in the UK with two conferences, Germany with two, and one each in Greece and Austria.
Our commitment to innovation was evident as our team participated in the KI Innovations Pilot Accelerator Program, and successfully obtained an approved Certificate for GDP Compliance of Wholesale Distributor Authorization.
Looking back at 2023 also sets the stage for looking forward into 2024. I think we are very well positioned to take next steps on your journey, becoming a leading provider of health care solutions within the neonatal nutrition niche.