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Valio Ltd

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Valio Ltd
Meijeritie 6
HELSINKI
00370
Finland
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+358 10381121




HEALTH CATEGORIES

aging; allergies/allergens; brain/mood health; children's nutrition; digestive health; general health and wellness; immune health; maternal and infant health; sports nutrition; sugar reduction


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Valio is a leading Finnish food company offering pure natural dairy ingredients for the food and nutrition industry. We serve customers globally with solutions to all age groups from babies to elderly people. Our solutions, expertise and ingredients can be used in various applications. With over 110 years of experience and Nobel Prize winning innovation, we help you meet the market demand of natural food, as well the business objectives of the modern food industry.

Valio has net sales of EUR 1.78 billion and is Finland’s biggest food exporter. Valio products are found in some 60 countries and account for 25 % of Finland’s total food exports. The company holds 350 patents in 50 countries. Valio seeks strong growth in international markets and has subsidiaries in Russia, Sweden, the Baltics, USA and China.

We serve customers globally with solutions to all age groups from babies to elderly people.  Our solutions, expertise and ingredients can be used in various applications.  With over 110 years of experience and Nobel prize winning innovation, we help you meet the market demand of natural and sustainable food, as well the business objectives of the modern food industry.

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Valio is offering high-quality dairy ingredients like milk and base powders, butter and cheese for the global food industry. We are world's leading expert in lactose free business. The secret behind our products is fresh Finnish milk, pure and clean from our own dairy farmers. The use of genetically modified GMO (Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and No 1830/2003) feed is not permitted in Valio. Our commitment to quality carries through our entire quality chain, and we conform to international standards in all our operations.  



Articles On Nutrition Insight
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REGULATORY NEWS

FDA issues “infraction” warning letters to three infant formula producers for “violating legislation”

31 Aug 2023 --- ByHeart, Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition and Perrigo Wisconsin received warning letters from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for infractions of the Federal Food, Drug, and... Read More

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BUSINESS NEWS

Valio execs address food safety concerns with innovative infant nutrition strategies

24 Aug 2023 --- Finnish dairy supplier Valio spots opportunities for product development in the growing infant nutrition market. At the same time, the company notes that recent food safety issues... Read More

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BUSINESS NEWS

Quorn’s Marlow Ingredients partners with Tempty Foods for sustainable and nutritious fungi protein

25 May 2023 --- Owner of Quorn, UK-based Marlow Ingredient, has partnered with Danish food start-up Tempty Foods to launch meat alternatives based on mycoprotein – a fungus-derived... Read More

BUSINESS NEWS

Beyond The Headlines: IFF produces anaerobic probiotic, CDI receives USPTO for upscaled wine-derivative

17 Mar 2023 --- This week in nutrition news, IFF successfully achieved industrial-scaled production of its strictly anaerobic probiotic strain. Crush Dynamics Inc (CDI) received a United States... Read More

NUTRITION & HEALTH NEWS

Foods for cellular revival: Wheat germ-based spermidine found to improve organelle “recycling”

15 Feb 2023 --- GoodMills Innovation is helping brands position foods for cellular and cognitive benefits with its wheat germ concentrate ingredient SpermidineEvo. The nutraceutical ingredient is... Read More




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Dairy and plant-based functional F&B

14 Dec 2021 --- Valio is focusing on health and nutrition, unveiling better-for-you solutions like sugar reduction and protein enrichment. Timo Pajari explains how lactose-free Nutri F+ milk powder helps appeal to seniors in markets like Asia, where lactose intolerance is especially widespread. The company has also long maintained a presence in the plant-based market, with Pajari anticipating a growing interest in this area.

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Over 70 years of R&D in infant nutrition

15 Feb 2021 --- Anu Turpeinen, PhD, Nutrition research manager at Valio Ltd. The Finnish dairy Valio has over 70 years of experience in infant nutrition and science-driven innovation. The latest research focuses on harnessing Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) and natural Oleic-Palmitic-Oleic Fatty Acid Structure (OPO). “Milk fat is a treasure chest of bioactive components with many benefits for infants,” Dr. Turpeinen explains.




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MFGM is essential for children’s neurodevelopment, gastrointestinal health, and immune support

02 Oct 2023 --- This white paper explores the benefits of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) for children’s cognitive development, immune function, and gut well-being. We hope it inspires you to create science-backed infant nutrition products.This Technical Paper is from Valio

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Phospholipids in milk show promise in enhancing child development

18 May 2020 --- In this research bulletin, Dr Anu Turpeinen explores clinical studies on baby formula rich in phospholipids. Fat globules in mammal milk are coated with a milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) consisting of complex lipids such as phospholipids. Phospholipids are naturally found in dairy fat and as part of MFGM have been associated with effects related to cognitive development and immune function in several scientific studies. Phospholipids can unlock business opportunities that include enhancing baby formula recipes, developing new products, or entering new markets.

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Impact of dietary phospholipids in aging people’s nutrition

11 Nov 2019 --- Research bulletin by Dr Anu Turpeinen. Aging adults want to invest in food products that help them maintain their physical activity and cognitive functions. Phospholipids naturally found in dairy fat have been associated with improved brain health in several scientific studies. Valio Eila™ NUTRI F+ lactose free formulated milk protein powder contains phospholipids in addition to B vitamins and iodine and fulfills all key nutritional needs of the elderly.




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NewsBite Podcast (November 30-December 4): “FiE Connect 2020 spotlights milk protein innovation from Ingredia and Valio”

07 Dec 2020 --- This week’s NutritionInsight NewsBite podcast details Fi Europe Connect exhibitions in the dairy sector. Ingredia unveiled functional milk proteins for comfort snacking, while Valio revealed lactose-free milk protein for healthy aging. Additionally, FrieslandCampina Ingredients shared its views on how the gut-brain axis interacts with mood.Read MoreIngredia unveils functional milk proteins for health and comfort snackingValio reveals lactose-free milk protein for healthy aging at FiE Connect 2020Gut-brain axis holds major potential for mood NPD, flags FrieslandCampina Ingredients




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