Toddlerhood is characterized by intense development. In terms of nutrition, it is a transitional period from an infant to an adult diet and eating habits are built up for life. Therefore, what are the nutritional recommendations? How do parents manage this transition? How valuable are specifically developed products? Find out more in our article concerning the nutritional needs of toddlers.


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Lactalis Ingredients is a global producer and supplier of dairy ingredients, active in more than 100 countries worldwide. We strive to bring together the natural goodness of milk, years of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver the very best ingredients. We seek out the best possible nutrition and aim to offer innovative solutions with a complete range covering all dairy categories from whey and milk powders to specialised dairy proteins, industrial butters and cheese ingredients.
Lactalis Ingredients brings together the natural goodness of milk, generations of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver the very best ingredients:
• Highly functional and nutritional whey powders and lactose that provide essential nutrients and functional properties ranging from heat stability to high fluidity.
• All offerings in our extensive range of dairy powders provide a clean dairy flavour, consistent nutrient content and excellent solubility.
• Specialty proteins, such as native whey proteins are premium offerings designed to support consumers, regardless of age or health condition. We also offer high quality whey and milk proteins, a range of heat stable whey proteins, adapted to nutritional or tasty applications.
• Using selected cream, we provide technical butters and anhydrous milk fat which help to achieve the desired functionality, plasticity, or texture in various applications.
• Building upon the Group’s expertise, we have developed a range of industrial cheeses adapted to the specific needs of food applications.

NUTRITION & HEALTH NEWS
Nestlé launches HMO-enriched infant formula in China for gut and immune support
27 Nov 2023 --- Nestlé has unveiled its growing-up milk solution enriched with human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) to be sold under the Wyeth Illuma brand in mainland China. The introduction comes following approval by... Read More
FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
Lactalis Ingredients present native micellar casein for enriching protein and muscle recovery
21 Nov 2023 --- Lactalis Ingredients will showcase its wide range of dairy solutions, including Pronativ, a native micellar casein presented in Stay Strong High Protein milk.
NUTRITION & HEALTH NEWS
USDA’s WIC nutrition program for women, infants and children “vastly underutilized,” experts flag
06 Nov 2023 --- Only 51% of eligible mothers, infants and children participated in the USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), reveals new research by the organization based on... Read More
NUTRITION & HEALTH NEWS
Opportunities for infant formula remain amid China’s declining birth rate, flag experts
23 Oct 2023 --- The future of infant formula markets in Asia in connection with the dwindling population in China has come into the spotlight following Nestlé’s closure of a manufacturing plant in Ireland that serves... Read More
NUTRITION & HEALTH NEWS
Chr. Hansen’s clinical trial review shows HMOs could transform infant, child and adult health
18 Sep 2023 --- The human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) science team at Chr. Hansen reveals the results of a comprehensive review of 26 clinical studies, which it says provides compelling evidence on the safety, toleration and... Read More

Kendamil highlights flavor & functionality advantages of goat milk-based infant nutrition
20 Mar 2023 --- Kendamil’s line of halal and kosher goat milk-based early-life nutrition products comprises an infant formula, a follow-on milk and a toddler milk. In addition, it is marketed as an A2 milk, a label claim that has been picking up in recent years. Dylan McMahon, director at Kendal Nutricare division, comments on how the novel dairy product holds up against traditional cow milk-based formula.
Innovative ingredients for high protein dairy
17 Dec 2018 --- Sachsenmilch Milk & Whey Ingredients (part of the Theo Müller Group) is a leading player in dairy ingredients, focusing on supplying superior quality ingredients to a range of finished products in the sports nutrition, infant nutrition, dairy and food industries. At HiE 2018, the company highlighted the role for innovative ingredients in protein fortification, with a mainstream commercial high protein product under the Müller brand.
Innovative quinoa proteins trend
19 Oct 2018 --- Quinoa proteins are showing an increasing role in sports performance. GreenFood50 develops, produces & supplies innovative quinoa ingredients for tasty, sustainable & healthy food for a growing world population. These quinoa ingredients are produced from low in saponin quinoa seeds cultivated in The Netherlands. The quinoa ingredients are applied in bakery products, sports & active health nutrition, salads, pasta, sauces, beverages, infant nutrition, healthy bars, snacks, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free products. GreenFood50 quinoa ingredients are used on a daily base by the Dutch Olympic training center where around 400 elite athletes prepare themselves for the next Olympics. Marc Arts of GreenFood50 discusses the launch of a protein-rich quinoa flour and trending applications.
Targeting New Opportunities in Infant Nutrition
10 Feb 2017 --- With the construction of a dedicated state-of-the-art drying tower expected to be fully operational by the end of 2017, EPI Ingredients presented its infant and children nutrition portfolio at HiE 2016. The company is marketing both liquid and powdered solutions, ranging from bulk ingredients to finished products packaged for retail and ready-to-market. Beyond demineralized whey powders perfectly adapted to be incorporated into infant formulas, the company will turn the spotlight on their new Stage 1 to Stage 3 baby formulas (standard and premium). EPI Ingredients has launched a demineralized whey infant nutrition ingredient and is also presenting a B2C infant nutrition line.
The Launch of an Innovative Plant Based GOS for Infant Nutrition
22 Dec 2016 --- Olygose has developed and patented a plant-based alternative to beta-GOS by extracting pea serum alpha-galacto-oligosaccharides, a co-product of pea protein production (whose volumes are also increasing globally) for the infant milk formula market. Alpha-GOS is marketed under the P-GOS brand have a prebiotic profile similar to those of beta-GOS. It serves as an alternative to the beta-GOS in formulas for specific populations or for plant-based formulas. Beta-Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), produced from lactose, are now considered the reference prebiotic in infant formulas, due to their effects on the intestinal microbiota, as well as on several other physiological functions, such as intestinal transit or immunity. The volume of the GOS market is constantly increasing (forecast CAGR 14% between 2014 and 2020) and will reach a volume of about 80,000 tons by 2020. However, due to their dairy origin, beta-GOS is not currently used in specific formulas (ADDFMS) for the management of lactose intolerance or cow's milk protein allergy.

Infant Formula: Key ingredients to mimic human breast milk
27 Nov 2019 --- Human breast milk is considered the gold standard in infant nutrition, but breast milk substitutes are needed in certain situations. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the market has demanded high quality infant formula that provides newborns with the protective effects of breast milk. Therefore, infant formulas that are gradually being introduced to the market are intended to have a composition more similar to breast milk.Biosearch Life provides solutions to bring the greatest benefit to the baby and to respond to market demands, contributing to infant formulas that mimic breast milk. Watch this webinar to learn more.
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