Valio — your OEM partner
Infant or lactose free – from concept to product.
Developing new dairy products from scratch can be time-consuming and investing in new production facilities can be costly. The choice of your original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner can make all the difference. With the right OEM partner, you can shorten your go-to-market process and avoid heavy investments.
Your infant nutrition OEM partner
We provide OEM services for developing, manufacturing, and marketing quality infant nutrition products and packaging options.
State-of-the-art infant nutrition manufacturing
We can assist our customers in producing private label infant nutrition products thanks to the capabilities of our advanced Lapinlahti facilities and decades of experience. Here is how we do it:
World-class milk
We source pure milk from our dairy farms in Eastern Finland, whose clean environment ensures healthy cows that produce milk free of pollution, antibiotics, and pesticides.
Situated for quality
Because the plant is in the heartland of Finnish dairy farming, the average distance from farm to plant is only 67 kilometres. The short distance contributes to maintaining the milk’s flavour and microbiological quality.
Fresh whey
The fresh whey we use in our products comes directly from our on-site cheese factory, giving us total control of the entire supply chain while eliminating the risk of human-sourced contamination.
Quality assurance
The Lapinlahti plant employs stringent quality control measures, such as regular product and process testing and monitoring, in order to assure quality, safety, and consistency.
Exceptional pureness
Our ultraclean, largely automated facilities are designed to produce first-rate products using modern wet and dry blending processes.
Premium infant nutrition
We only use unprocessed, pasteurized milk to preserve nutrients, reduce contamination risk, and keep the natural taste of milk. The result is premium infant nutrition products commanding premium prices.
From concept to product
With over 70 years of experience in the infant milk formula industry, we can help you every step of the way by:
- Providing everything from base powders to complete premium-packaged formulas.
- Offering product development, testing, and wet and dry blending expertise.
- Sharing our extensive knowledge of nutritional and regulatory requirements.
Certifications
Our IMF-designated Lapinlahti manufacturing facility is certified with:
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard
- Food Safety System Certification 22000
Furthermore, the final product is analysed by our ISO 17025 accredited on-site laboratory and third-party laboratories (Eurofins and SQI).
Lapinlahti infant nutrition plant delivers premium quality
At our state-of-the-art Lapinlahti plant, exceptional quality standards are in place to guarantee the safest possible infant nutrition solutions.
Choose the best partner for infant nutrition – Heritage and innovation are the core of Valio R&D
Get started with Valio infant nutrition Contact Sari Vahla for your free consultation to discover how our solutions can help grow your infant nutrition…
OEM lactose free milk powder
Developing new dairy products from scratch can be time-consuming and investing in new production facilities can be costly. The choice of your original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner can make all the difference. With the right OEM partner, you can shorten your go-to-market process and avoid heavy investments.
Valio is the world’s leading expert in lactose free dairy, and by collaborating with us you can benefit the advanced technology we have developed for lactose free milk powder production.
Our streamlined processes and R&D expertise mean that your products will reach consumers faster.
Leave the milk powder production to us, and you can benefit from economies of scale and optimised processes without compromising on food safety or quality.
Capitalise on the digestive wellness trend with lactose free products
- There is increased consumer knowledge about the benefits of lactose free milk powder.
- Benefit from a different competitive edge in the milk powder category.
- Move away from price competition and add value instead with lactose free milk powders.
Why choose Valio for your OEM partner?
- Premium Products
- Certificated Food Safety and Quality Control
- Flexible Packages
- Reliable Delivers
- Dedicated Valio team
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Premium packaging options
We offer high-quality packaging options for a variety of needs, such as tin containers with spoon-over caps or snap-on lids, pouches, and bag-in-boxes.
Tin can 800 g
Spoon-overcap or snap-on-lid.
Tin can 400 g
Snap-on-lid.
Bag-in-box 350-500 g
Pouch 350-900 g
Also industrial packages from 25 kg up to 1000 kg.
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Contact Sari to learn more about our infant nutrition solutions
Would you like to know more about our infant nutrition OEM services? Please contact me, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Sari Vahla
Head of sales Infant nutritionContact Dennis to learn more about our lactose-free solutions
Do you have questions about our OEM services for lactose-free products? Get in touch with me, and I’ll be happy to answer all your questions.
