Compiègne, France
Materna
European leader in infant nutrition co-manufacturing, offering infant formulas, babyfood, and complete nutritional solutions for babies aged 0-36 months with 30+ years expertise.
Materna is a French family-owned company headquartered in Compiègne and operates 9 specialized industrial sites across Europe dedicated to infant nutrition. The company specializes exclusively in co-manufacturing infant formula, cereals, and babyfood products for both national brands and private-label retailers (MDD). With over 30 years of industry experience, Materna covers all nutritional needs of babies from birth to age 36 months, producing powder and liquid infant formulas, breakfast cereals, fruit and vegetable purees, and prepared meals. The company holds 13 quality certifications including Bio, IFS Food, and BRC, ensuring strict adherence to international regulatory standards and food safety protocols. Materna provides comprehensive support spanning R&D, nutrition expertise, formulation, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, packaging solutions, and international logistics.
Capabilities
- Fruit & veg
- Purees
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