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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Meijeritie 6
HELSINKI
00370
Finland
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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.
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.
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