Functional Ingredients for Infant Nutrition

Innov’ia designs, formulates, and produces custom functional ingredients for infant nutrition applications: powdered milk, baby cereals, follow-on formulas, and specialized nutritional products. Our processes ensure the safety, stability, and nutritional performance of the incorporated actives, in compliance with the strictest industry standards (FSSC 22000, GMP, Halal, Kosher, Organic Agriculture).

With over 30 years of expertise in microencapsulation, spray drying, coating, and granulation, Innov’ia guarantees the quality and reproducibility of sensitive ingredients intended for infants and young children and is involved in the formulation and manufacturing of various ingredients and semi-finished products:

• Ingredients designed to strengthen infants’ immune defenses
• Foods for special medical purposes (e.g., intolerances, rehydration)
• Prebiotics (supporting the development of intestinal microbiota)
• Thickening agents for feeding and nutritional support
• Dietary supplements

Infant nutrition requires absolute rigor in the formulation and processing of ingredients:

• Protection of sensitive actives (vitamins, minerals, probiotics, essential fatty acids);
• Perfect powder homogeneity and dispersibility for precise dosing;
• Preservation of bioavailability throughout the process;
• Control of microbial load and cross-contamination risks.

Our R&D teams develop ingredients perfectly adapted to these constraints, combining technological performance with total food safety.

Innov’ia supports infant product manufacturers at every stage of formula development:

• Microorganisms (including probiotics);
• Minerals, vitamins, amino acids;
• Natural extracts and vegetable oils;
• Enzymes and other specific bioactives.

Each solution is custom-developed according to formulation needs and regulatory specifications of the target market.

Innov’ia’s processes ensure the physical, chemical, and microbiological stability of produced ingredients. Each project benefits from full quality monitoring, from laboratory development to industrial production, guaranteeing:

• Compliance with European and international regulations;
• Full traceability of raw materials and batches;
• Systematic quality controls at every stage of the process.

Innov’ia positions itself as a strategic partner for infant nutrition players looking to develop innovative, stable, and profitable formulas that meet global market requirements.

Are you developing an ingredient or formulation project for infant nutrition?

Our experts support you in the design, validation, and production of custom, safe, and regulation-compliant solutions.