materna, specialist in infant nutrition co-manufacturing
Bring your infant nutrition projects to life with confidence
French family‑owned company based in Compiègne (France), Materna is now the European leader in infant nutrition co‑manufacturing. With 9 industrial sites dedicated to infant nutrition, we provide fully integrated expertise — from R&D and production to quality, packaging and logistics — serving international markets worldwide.
Backed by over 30 years of experience, Materna supports both national brands and private labels (retail brands). Our mission is to nourish the future sustainably by offering safe infant nutrition, enjoyed by babies and tailored to their specific nutritional needs at every stage of life.
+30
years
of experience
13
quality
certifications
13
international
markets
9
production sites
in Europe
Products & services
From recipe formulation to packaging and logistics solutions, Materna supports brands at every stage of developing their infant nutrition ranges. A comprehensive industrial expertise dedicated to delivering safe, high‑performance products, tailored to babies’ needs.
Infant formula
A complete range of infant formulas, in powder or liquid form, conventional or organic, covering all stages from birth to 3 years of age, in strict compliance with regulatory requirements.
Baby food
Cereals, purees, complete meals, snacks and desserts… Materna designs and manufactures a wide range of baby foods dedicated to dietary diversification, from 4 to 36 months. Recipes featuring flavours, textures and compositions adapted to babies’ nutritional needs.
Packaging & Logistics
Safe, traceable and eco‑designed food packaging solutions, combined with a high‑performance and controlled logistics chain, in order to secure your projects in France and internationally.
Our expertise
An comprehensive support designed for national brands and private labels
For over 30 years, Materna has supported national brands and private labels in the creation, development and optimisation of their infant nutrition ranges.
Thanks to an organisation fully dedicated to baby food and 9 specialised industrial sites in France and the United Kingdom, we operate across all categories: infant formulas, cereals and complementary foods.
Our approach is based on a 360° support, from the initial idea through to shelf launch. Each project benefits from dedicated project management, with a Key Account Manager for each geographical area, and mobilises all our expertise: infant nutrition R&D, quality and regulatory affairs, packaging, sales and marketing, production, logistics and quality control. This integrated organisation ensures safe, high‑performance product ranges, fully compliant with regulatory requirements and perfectly adapted to our clients’ target markets, in France and internationally.
Industrial strength driven by innovation and R&D
At Materna, innovation and R&D are at the heart of our industrial model. Our R&D teams, based in integrated laboratories across all 9 industrial sites, work in close collaboration with production, quality and regulatory teams. This close connection enables the development of safe, tasty recipes, perfectly adapted to each stage of a child’s development, from birth to 36 months.
Thanks to this approach, we design concrete innovations that can be quickly industrialised, aligned with our clients’ performance, sustainability and time‑to‑market challenges.
You have an infant formula or baby food project?
Materna’s teams are committed to working alongside you to co-develop your projects, from strategic thinking to market launch, in France or internationally. Download our brochure to discover our industrial sites and product ranges, or contact us to discuss your objectives.
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Recognised and certified quality standards, serving your brands
At Materna, quality and safety are at the core of every project.As a long‑standing player in infant nutrition, the company relies on a demanding, certified industrial organisation,ensuring high standards at every stage — from formulation to market launch. Our production sites comply with the strictest industry standards, holding 13 quality certifications,including Organic, IFS Food and BRC, shared by most of our factories. This recognition reflects our ability to deliver safe products, compliant with international regulations and worthy of the trust placed in us by brands and families alike..
...and 10 other labels, , each industrial site holding its own certifications!
We are committed
At Materna, corporate social responsibility lies at the heart of our mission: nourishing the future sustainably. Our CSR approach is built around 4 key pillars:
- environment
- products
- people
- responsible sourcing
These pillars guide our efforts to reduce our environmental impact, design more sustainable products, and support our entire ecosystem in its low‑carbon transition. Concrete commitments, that are measurable and aligned with the French National Low‑Carbon Strategy, giving purpose to everything we do., qui donnent du sens à chacune de nos actions.
An international partner, supporting your growth
Present in many markets around the world, our company supports national brands and private labels in their international development. From Europe to North America, through the Middle East, Asia or North Africa, we secure every project thanks to our in‑depth mastery of the regulatory, logistical and commercial requirements specific to infant nutrition. A combination of global expertise and local know‑how, enabling your products to grow sustainably on international markets.
Tell us about your project!
At Materna, we turn your ideas into concrete solutions for infant nutrition. Our teams support you at every stage — from defining your strategy to bringing your products to market, in France and internationally.
Discover the full scope of our expertise, industrial sites and product ranges through our brochure, and let’s discuss your objectives together!
