Learn more about Materna!
Materna is a French family-owned company, based in Compiègne. European leader in co‑manufacturing for baby food, the company operates 9 industrial sites , each with a dedicated know‑how, enabling to meet babies’ needs from birth to age 3 :
infant formula
baby formula
dry and liquid
cereals
baby food for
weaning (savory / sweet)
complete
meals
Specialist in infant food
With more than 30 years of expertise, Materna is today the specialist in infant nutrition. As the European market leader, it successfully supports private‑label brands as well as major national infant food brands in France, the UK, and other countries around the world.
Thanks to the tailor‑made support we provide to help develop our clients’ brands, we contribute to the growth and awakening of babies everywhere in the world.
Materna in figures
9
industrial sites
+600
product references
sold
13
quality
certifications
Our mission: nourish the future sustainably
At Materna, we make 3 daily commitments.
1. Providing the best nutrition for babies
Because every spoonful counts, we select rigorously controlled ingredients, develop formulas with our infant nutrition experts, and test their taste with dedicated panels to ensure recipes that are as safe as they are delicious.
- Food safety: controls from field to bottle, jar, or meal.
- Tailored nutrition: recipes calibrated for each developmental stage to meet babies’ nutritional needs at every age.
- Taste enjoyment: textures and flavors validated through demanding tastings.
The goal? For babies to enjoy their meals and for parents to choose our clients’ products with full confidence!
2. Supporting our clients in their growth
Faire grandir les marques, c’est notre métier. From ideation to launch, thanks to our expertise, guidance, and innovation capabilities, we co‑develop high‑performing product ranges with our clients, whether national brands or private‑label:
- Market insights and competitive monitoring
- Recipe development and responsible sourcing
- Agile industrialization and certified quality
- Controlled time‑to‑market.
Result: relevant innovations, successful (re)launches, and sustainably increasing market shares.
3.Continuing to educate future generations
At Materna, we believe that healthy eating habits and respect for the planet are to be learned from a very young age. As artisans of the first 1,000 days, we act on two inseparable fronts—scientific rigor andeco‑responsibility—to share lasting guidelines with our clients and with the end consumers of the products we manufacture.
Because educating today means nurturing a healthier future for children… and a more respectful one for the planet.