Infant milk manufacturing
Because breast milk is the food best suited to the infants' specific needs, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of life, in order to provide children with the essential nutrients required for their health and development.
As an infant formula manufacturer for over 30 years, Materna places its industrial expertise at the service of national brands and private labels (PL), developing safe and suitable infant formulas that comply with international regulations.
We offer a complete range of infant formulas designed to meet babies’ nutritional needs at every stage of their development, from birth up to 36 months of age.
Each product is developed according to strict standards of hygiene, safety, and performance to meet the specific expectations of our customers in France and internationally. All our recipes are available in conventional or organic versions, and in various formats.
As an infant formula manufacturer committed to early childhood nutrition, we develop each product according to rigorous standards of hygiene, safety, and performance, to meet the expectations of every client, whether national brands or private labels.
The milk used comes from French farms located close to our production sites , and our manufacturing processes follow strict specifications to meet the demanding requirements of the infant food industry.
Powdered infant formula
Materna masters all stages of formulation and manufacturing of powdered infant formulas, ensuring consistent quality, reliable production regularity, and optimal solubility.
Available product characteristics:
- Packaging: metal tin
- Net weights: from 400 g to 1.7 kg
- Age ranges covered: Stage 1 (0–6 months) / Stage 2 (6–12 months) / Stage 3 (growing-up milk, from 10/12 months up to 36 months)
- Formula types*: standard powdered infant formulas, therapeutic formulas (anti-regurgitation – AR –, preterm, lactose-free, digestive comfort)
* according to applicable regulations and customer specifications.
Liquid infant formula
Our ready-to-use liquid infant formulas are produced using industrial processes that ensure safe, convenient products adapted to parents’ daily needs, while fully respecting babies’ nutritional requirements.
Available product characteristics:
- Packaging formats: bottle or carton
- Volumes: 200 mL – 250 mL – 500 mL – 1 L (+ multipack options)
- Age ranges covered: Stage 1 / Stage 2 / Stage 3 (growing-up milk)
- Formula types: standard liquid infant formulas
Infant cereals
As dietary diversification begins, infants’ nutritional needs evolve. Materna develops infant cereals designed to support this transition gently, offering recipes tailored to the digestive capabilities of young children.
To discover our range of dry infant cereals, please visit our page on Baby food.
Liquid milk & infant cereals mix
As babies grow, their diet becomes more varied.
Breakfast then plays an important role in their daily nutrition.
We offer a range of milk & cereals products that are easy to use, help meet nutritional needs, and stimulate babies’ senses with new flavors.
Available product characteristics:
- Packaging format: carton
- Volumes: 200 mL – 250 mL (+ multipack options)
- Age ranges covered: from 6 to 36 months
An industrial process that reflects our expertise
To produce our infant formulas and cereals, we have developed a fully integrated and controlled process. From milk collection at partner farms located near our production sites to the delivery of finished products, each product follows a rigorous pathway. Every batch is analyzed, inspected, and fully traceable, ensuring complete control over product quality and safety.
This high level of rigor is essential for an infant formula manufacturer committed to offering safe products perfectly suited to infant nutrition.
Excellence and quality at the heart of baby milk and cereal production
Our teams dedicated to infant formula (powdered or liquid) and liquid milk & infant cereals mixes work every day to guarantee the health and safety of the babies we nourish. Quality is central to everything we do: each batch undergoes systematic controls at every stage of the manufacturing process. No step is left unmonitored—from milk collection at farms, ingredient reception, production and packaging, to shipment to our customers worldwide.
Thanks to internal and external analytical laboratories, Materna rigorously monitors every stage of production to ensure total product safety. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, we guarantee an exceptionally high level of quality for all infant formulas and cereals produced across our six dedicated production facilities.
As you will have understood, we apply particularly strict hygiene and food safety standards, which are essential for a manufacturer specializing in infant powders and formulas. Our logistics network also ensures reliable and fully controlled delivery, meeting the expectations of every Materna customer, whether a national brand or a private label.
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