Nutrilon infant formula

Brand origin and history

Nutrilon is an infant formula brand marketed under Nutricia, a specialised nutrition company founded in the Netherlands in the late 19th century. Nutricia developed early infant formulas and medical nutrition products and remains the originator behind the Nutrilon product family. (nutriciacuijk.com)

Manufacturing and production footprint

Production of Nutrilon is concentrated in Nutricia/Danone’s Dutch manufacturing network (notably Cuijk and the Haps facility), following major investments in European infant-formula capacity to serve global markets. For many export markets (for example China) Nutrilon packs are manufactured and packaged in the Netherlands; depending on the market Danone/Nutricia also uses other regional production sites in Europe (examples include German and Irish Danone plants or partner facilities) to meet local demand and regulatory/traceability requirements. (iuf.org)

Ownership and corporate structure

The original Nutricia business (N.V. Nutricia, later part of Royal Numico) was acquired by Danone in 2007; since then Nutrilon is managed within Danone’s specialised/early life nutrition businesses (Danone Nutricia). Danone S.A., headquartered in France, is the ultimate owner and operates regional subsidiaries and local distribution channels to register, market and distribute Nutrilon in specific countries. (en.wikipedia.org)

Practical note

Because Danone operates multiple production sites and adapts supply by market, pack labels often show the specific factory or country of manufacture for each retail pack — look at the packaging QR/serialisation or the printed ‘made in’ line on the can for the exact origin of a particular batch. Danone/Nutricia has also implemented traceability programs (Track & Connect / QR code serialization) for its baby formula ranges to allow consumers to trace production information. (retailtechinnovationhub.com)